LONDON (Alliance News) - Controls and instrumentation company Spectris PLC said Wednesday that it has acquired Canada-based La Corporation Scientifique Claisse Inc for an undisclosed amount. Claisse makes products to prepare samples for atomic spectroscopy analysis, including X-rays. It had Read More

UK BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley Cuts ASOS To Underweight

13th Jun 2014 08:56

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday afternoon: ---------- FTSE 100 ---------- JPMORGAN CUTS STANDARD CHARTERED PRICE TARGET TO 1450 (1500) PENCE - 'NEUTRAL' ---------- JPMOR Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Iraq Worries Weigh; Petra Finds Blue Diamond

13th Jun 2014 07:34

LONDON (Alliance News) - The deteriorating situation in Iraq has depressed shares early Friday, as the UK market also contemplates a sooner-than-expected rise in interest rates by the Bank of England. SSE, Tullow Oil and BG Group le Read More

Spectris To Acquire GE Healthcare Life Science's MicroCal Business

4th Jun 2014 07:34

LONDON (Alliance News) - Spectris PLC said Wednesday that it had agreed to acquire GE Healthcare Life Sciences' MicroCal business for an undisclosed amount. GE Healthcare is a subsidiary of the US's General Electric Co. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval, Spectris said. Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Tesco Reports Sales Decline Amid Price Cutting

4th Jun 2014 07:25

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares have opened mostly lower, with small-caps slightly outperforming Wednesday ahead of the Queen's Speech and further European economic data. Starting the trading day on a negative note, Tesco PLC reported a sharp drop in sales in the Read More

Imperial Innovation Looks To Raise GBP150.0 Million In Share Placing

2nd Jun 2014 09:13

LONDON (Alliance News) - Imperial Innovations Group PLC Monday detailed plans to raise up to GBP150.0 million before expenses through a share placing with new and existing investors, as it looks to support its existing portfolio companies, source opportunities to invest in new technologies, and f Read More

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Glaxo Falls As Another Investigation Begins

28th May 2014 10:41

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Wednesday. ------- FTSE 100 - WINNERS ------- London Stock Exchange Group, up 2.3%. The group's shares have risen after it was added to a Read More

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