Unilever PLC - London-based consumer goods maker - Launches EUR750 million fourth tranche of its EUR3 billion share buyback programme. It is the final tranche of a two-year programme first announced back in February 2022. The new tranche will be run by Merrill Lynch International. It starts on Friday and will end on or before December 22. Read More
(Alliance News) - Murray International Trust PLC on Friday reported a positive net asset value total return in the first half of 2023, though this fell short of its reference index, while it said its long-serving lead manager is set to retire. Read More
Unilever PLC - London-based consumer goods firm - Hires Ian Meakins to succeed incumbent Chair Nils Andersen, effective December 1. Andersen will step down at annual general meeting in May before Meakins joins board as non-executive director and chair designate on September 1. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning: Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Tuesday, with hopes of stimulus measures in China adding impetus, before focus turns to the Federal Reserve, which announces its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely higher at midday on Tuesday, with stimulus talks in China helping lift the mood, as attention turns to the US Federal Reserve which begins its two-day monetary policy meeting later. Read More
(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC was the top blue-chip performer on Tuesday morning after it reported double-digit interim profit growth, while volumes stayed steady from the prior year. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday morning, lifted into the green as Chinese indices were propelled by hopes of more economic policy support. Read More
(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC on Tuesday guided for strong annual sales growth as it reported double-digit interim profit growth, while volumes stayed steady from the prior year. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a strong performance amongst Chinese equities as Beijing pledged fresh economic support measures. Read More
Witan Investment Trust PLC - London-based investment company with diverse holdings including in Apax Global Alpha Ltd, Unilever PLC and Microsoft Corp - Says it was unable to report net asset value as at the close of business on Wednesday due to its administrator experiencing a "technical issue". Says the NAV will be released "as soon as [it] is available". Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 closed higher, though equities in mainland Europe weakened, after both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank both hinted that they are not done with rate hikes. Read More
(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC on Wednesday said it has acquired a US frozen yoghurt producer for an undisclosed sum. Read More
(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC has appointed executive search firm Spencer Stuart to find a replacement for Chair Nils Andersen, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing "people familiar with the situation". Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed firmly in the red on Tuesday despite investors breathing a sigh of relief that an agreement had been reached between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to temporarily suspend the US debt ceiling. Read More
BrandShield Systems PLC - London-based cybersecurity solutions provider - Joins agreement with the Philippine Intellectual Property Authority to establish code of practice for combatting online sales of counterfeit and pirated goods. Agreement aims to protect consumers from buying inferior and potentially dangerous products. BrandShield will work in collaboration with various organisations including Procter & Gamble PLC, Unilever PLC and the British Chamber of Commons of the Philippines, plus e-commerce platforms such as Lazada Group. Company says agreement is the latest "milestone" in its growing presence in Asia, and will enhance cooperation and knowledge sharing. It hopes this will lead to "proactive and effective strategies" to fight intellectual property infringements online. Read More