(Alliance News) - European equities traded largely lower on Wednesday, as geopolitical concerns linger, while sterling was steady after a softer-than-expected UK consumer price inflation reading. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK government "must focus on how it will reduce the public policy costs which are pushing up food prices", the British Retail Consortium has said after reports the Treasury asked supermarkets to limit food prices in return for the lifting of some regulations. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday as ongoing political uncertainty was offset by encouraging UK GDP data, a cooling oil price and easing gilt yields. Read More
(Alliance News) - Diageo PLC on Wednesday backed its annual outlook and reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales, despite spirits market weakness in the US. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK grocery inflation eased to its lowest level in a year in April, but shoppers are increasingly turning to promotions amid concerns about the impact of the Middle East conflict on everyday prices, industry data showed on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 made steady progress on Thursday, boosted by brighter-than-expected UK growth figures, strong trading updates and record highs on Wall Street. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were up at midday on Thursday, supported by stronger-than-expected UK growth figures and cautious optimism on the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday, supported by stronger-than-expected UK GDP data and upbeat corporate earnings, although tensions in the Middle East continued to temper sentiment. Read More
(Alliance News) - Tesco PLC on Thursday upped its free cash flow goal, announced a new buyback and set out a wider range of guidance due to "uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East". Read More
(Alliance News) - UK economic growth beat expectations in February, while Tesco lifted its dividend and announced a GBP750 million buyback, and easyJet warned of a wider first-half loss despite strong holiday demand. Read More
