Irish unemployment rate at 4.8% in October as September's revised down
4th Nov 2026 11:11
(Alliance News) - Ireland's unemployment rate came in below 5% for October, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ireland's unemployment rate came in below 5% for October, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Trainline PLC on Wednesday said sales and ticket growth stalled in the first half of the financial year in the face of "multiple headwinds". Read More
Barclays PLC - London-based bank - Completes one share buyback and immediately starts another on Wednesday. Barclays buys back 213.0 million shares at an average price of 469.40 pence for a GBP1.00 billion in total in the buyback that it announced at the end of July. On Wednesday, it starts a new GBP500 million buyback, which it will complete by April 16 next year. The new buyback will be run by JP Morgan Securities PLC, while the previous one was run by Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. All repurchased shares will be cancelled to reduce share capital. Read More
(Alliance News) - AIB Group PLC increased its annual guidance across several metrics after the Dublin-based bank said it delivered "another strong quarter" through September. Read More
BP PLC - London-based oil and gas company - Appoints chemical engineer Emma Lewis as executive vice president to lead its Downstream business. Lewis, who most recently led Shell PLC's chemicals business, will join BP on January 4. Until then, Richard Harding, interim vice president since July, will continue in the role. Chief Executive Meg O'Neill says: "Downstream plays a strategically important role in BP's success, and I look forward to working with Emma [Lewis] as we continue to strengthen performance and grow value for our shareholders." The Downstream segment encompasses the refining, terminals & pipelines, mobility & convenience, aviation, and bioenergy businesses. Read More
(Alliance News) - Growth in the UK services sector accelerated to an eight-month high in October, supported by stronger demand and an increase in employment, although rising cost pressures added to expectations of further Bank of England interest rate hikes, survey data from S&P Global showed on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Smith & Nephew PLC on Wednesday cut its 2026 guidance as weaker-than-expected growth in its US Orthopaedics business weighed on its outlook. Read More
(Alliance News) - Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday retained full-year guidance as it reported an improved net interest margin in the third quarter and said credit quality remains strong. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Barratt Redrow PLC on Wednesday said it welcomed government support for first-time buyers as it reiterated full-year guidance despite a "challenging" backdrop. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Marks and Spencer Group PLC on Wednesday said "there is a lot more to do" in its clothing business as the retailer reported a jump in profit as it recovered from last year's cyber attack. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 edging higher as gains for mining stocks offset losses for defence companies, while investors assessed a sweeping Democratic victory in the US midterm elections and renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran. Read More
(Alliance News) - Marks & Spencer reports a sharp rise in half-year profit and maintains its full-year outlook, while Coca-Cola HBC raises its annual revenue growth guidance. Barratt Redrow reports a decline in home completions amid challenging market conditions and affordability pressures, but leaves its full-year guidance unchanged. Read More