(Alliance News) - Aviva's half-year operating profit beat forecasts, while GB Group has trimmed growth guidance on tough trading at its Americas Identity arm. Elsewhere, Diversified Energy says it is in talks over a possible acquisition of an operator in the Permian Basin. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 fell on Thursday despite well-received earnings, but mid-caps extended their recent gains, lifted by advances by WPP and easyJet. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 posted a new record high on Thursday, but ended lower as investors weighed a barrage of earnings and interest rate holds on either side of the Atlantic. Read More
(Alliance News) - The Bank of England held rates on Thursday in a decision that had a slightly more hawkish slant than expected, as three of the nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted to hike. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe opened mixed on Thursday, as traders digest a hawkish hold by the Federal Reserve, and a bumper day of corporate earnings. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC on Thursday raised profit and free cash flow guidance after beating expectations in the first half of 2026, with improved profit margins a highlight. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shell reports consensus-topping second quarter profit, as well as a new share buyback, Rolls-Royce ups its guidance and Lloyds maintains its 2026 view, but sets out its ambition through to 2030. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Thursday, ahead of the eurozone rate decision and as high tensions in the Middle East pushed the price of oil even higher. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, following the release of UK consumer, producer and retail price inflation data. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Tuesday, following the release of UK jobs and borrowing data, and with defence stocks leading the FTSE 100 as investors believe the sector is "close to [new UK Chancellor John Healey's] heart". Read More
