LONDON (Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed fractionally higher Thursday, having spent the day trading within a tight range, with oil and gas exploration and production company BG Group leading the gains as the price of oil climbed amid escalating violence in Iraq. <br / Read More

TOP NEWS: Discount Retailer B&M Prices Biggest London IPO Of 2014

12th Jun 2014 10:23

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following is a summary of top news stories Thursday. ---------- COMPANIES ---------- The initial public offering of B&M European Value Retail SA, the discount retailer chaired by former Tesco</strong Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: AstraZeneca Signs Asthma Deal With Synairgen

12th Jun 2014 07:36

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares have opened flat Thursday, following negative trading in the US and Asia overnight. AstraZeneca is the third biggest gainer on the FTSE 100. The drugmaker said it has signed a global licence agreement with AIM-listed biotechnology Read More

AstraZeneca Licences Asthma Exacerbation Treatment From Synairgen

12th Jun 2014 06:52

LONDON (Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC said Thursday that it had signed a global licence agreement with AIM-listed biotechnology company Synairgen PLC for its SNG001 compound for the treatment of infections that exacerbate asthma. The compound is used to treat respiratory tract infections Read More

Synairgen Pretax Loss Narrows On Expenses

20th Mar 2014 12:47

LONDON (Alliance News) - Synairgen PLC Thursday said its pretax loss narrowed in its full year 2013 as administrative expenses fell during the period. The respiratory drug discovery and development company said its pretax profit narrowed to GBP2.3 million from GBP2.5 million the previous ye Read More

Synairgen Jumps As It Raises Cash While Progressing Licensing Talks

5th Mar 2014 11:31

LONDON (Alliance News) - Synairgen PLC Wednesday said it has raised GBP1.5 million by placing 3.1 million shares at 48 pence each, money it will use for working capital while it progresses current licensing discussions through to a conclusion. In a statement, the respiratory drug discovery Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Standard Chartered Profits Fall, Cuts Bonus Pool

5th Mar 2014 08:31

LONDON (Alliance News) - Shares have opened mostly lower Wednesday with small-caps out-performing large caps, following Tuesday's relief rally from lowered Ukraine tensions. Standard Chartered has reported lower 2013 profit and a 15% reduction in its bonus pool, whi Read More

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