(Alliance News) - Shawbrook Group PLC on Wednesday reported profit growth, and a steady CET1 ratio and return on tangible equity, for the first half of 2026. Read More
(Alliance News) - Glencore reports a surge in first-half profit, announces USD1.5 billion of additional shareholder returns and plans an Australian listing, while Next lifts its annual profit guidance after stronger-than-expected second-quarter sales. Coca-Cola HBC also upgrades its 2026 outlook following first-half revenue and earnings growth. Read More
(Alliance News) - Metro Bank Holdings PLC is considering making an offer for rival challenger bank Aldermore in a deal that could value the lender at around GBP2 billion, Sky News reported on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Lloyds Banking Group PLC is considering buying FirstRand Ltd's Aldermore, a motor finance-exposed lender which has been put up for sale, Sky News reported Monday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Tuesday, despite renewed threats to the ceasefire in the Middle East after US forces launched fresh strikes against Iranian missile sites. Read More
(Alliance News) - Kingfisher reports lower like-for-like sales in a soft market, CVS Group launches a share buyback programme after refinancing its debt and Shawbrook reportedly considers a merger with competitor bank Aldermore. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Shawbrook Group PLC on Thursday said its first quarter performance was "strong" and asset quality "robust" as it reported growth in its loan book and higher deposits. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London gave up early gains to trade little changed by midday Monday, as the lack of progress in negotiations between Iran and the US kept investors cautious. Read More
