(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Friday, as the conflict in the Middle East seemed to reach a stalemate, which sent oil prices higher again. Read More
(Alliance News) - Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC on Friday expressed optimism around its recent acquisitions, as it posted a widened annual loss amid softer revenue. Read More
Mitchells & Butlers PLC - Birmingham, England-based restaurant and pub operator - Confirms that new Chief Financial Officer Emma Harris started her role on Monday, following her appointment announced in October. The company also confirms that outgoing CFO Tim Jones will retire as an executive director at the close of business on July 6, after completing a handover period. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK firms have warned they think food inflation could jump as high as 7% this year as they increased their inflation outlook for the next year, according to Bank of England data. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Friday. Read More
Redcentric PLC - Harrogate, North Yorkshire-based IT managed services provider - Calls general meeting for May 13 for shareholders to approve a capital reduction that will allow divestment returns to shareholders. Back in October, Redcentric agreed to sell its data centre business to Stellanor Datacenters Group Ltd for a cash value of up to GBP127 million. Redcentric on Friday says the disposal is expected to complete on Wednesday next week, and it plans to return "material proceeds" to shareholders, most likely by way of an equity tender offer. Other funds will be used to pay down debt, as Redcentric focuses going forward on operating its managed services provider business. At present, distributable reserves are limited to GBP75 million. A capital reduction is a regulatory and accounting exercise that increases distributable reserves. Read More
(Alliance News) - Serica Energy PLC on Friday said it plans to hold investor meetings ahead of a potential five-year senior unsecured bond issuance, as it reported stronger production and a reduced debt position. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Friday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Filtronic PLC - Sedgefield, England-based maker of advanced micro electronics - Non-Executive Director John Behrendt sells 30,000 shares, at 278.11 pence, worth GBP83,433, on Thursday in London. Notes that following the sale, Behrendt has a beneficial interest in 170,000 ordinary shares. Read More
(Alliance News) - Team Internet Group PLC on Friday said 2026 trading to-date has aligned with expectations, as it reported progress in the strategic review of its Domains, Identity & Software division. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday: Read More