LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks up ahead of busy week for central banks
15th Dec 2025 09:12
(Alliance News) - Stock prices across Europe opened higher on Monday, as markets head into a busy week for central bank decisions. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices across Europe opened higher on Monday, as markets head into a busy week for central bank decisions. Read More
(Alliance News) - Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin will be regulated in a similar way to other finance products under new UK laws coming into force in 2027. Read More
(Alliance News) - HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday received support for its planned buy out of minority investors in Hong Kong lender Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Read More
(Alliance News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC said Riad Mishlawi is stepping down as chief executive officer on Monday "by mutual agreement", with the company's executive chair and former CEO taking over the running of the company. Read More
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Pan buys 14,800 shares at USD67.05 and USD68.30, worth total USD1.0 million, on Wednesday and Thursday last week in Singapore. Pan had bought 14,800 shares on Tuesday as well, paying USD68.30 per share, also worth USD1.0 million. Pan replaced John Witt as CEO this month, his appointment having been announced back in May. Additionally, Elton Chan, chief executive of Jardine Pacific, buys 5,800 shares at USD69.16, worth USD401,128, in Singapore on Monday last week. Read More
(Alliance News) - Manufacturers in the UK have had a volatile year but there are positive signs ahead, according to a new report published Monday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Nationwide Building Society said on Monday that the UK housing market proved "resilient" through 2025 despite subdued consumer sentiment and mortgage rates that remained around three times their post-pandemic lows. Read More
(Alliance News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals announces the departure of its chief executive, while Elementis completes a GBP40 million buyback and Filtronic secures a major defence contract. Building society Nationwide forecasts steadier UK house price growth in 2026. Read More
Europa Metals Ltd - Europe-focused lead-zinc and silver developer - Says it will ask its shareholders to vote on its capital return plan at an annual general meeting on January 16, 2026. Intends to distribute no less than GBP1 million to its shareholders by way of a capital return, from the sale of its interest in Denarius Metals Corp. Shareholders will receive about GBP0.01 for each share held. In November last year, Europa sealed the sale of Europa Metals Iberia SL, which holds the Toral project in the Leon Province, Northern Spain, to Denarius. It received 7 million Denarius shares for this disposal in return. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Monday, as investors look ahead to a busy week for global central banks after a sour end to last week for global equities. Read More
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(Alliance News) - The new head of Britain's armed forces will call for "national resilience" in the face of growing threats, particularly Russia's stated determination to destroy Nato, the defence ministry said Sunday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Next PLC is among the parties in talks to potentially acquire shoe retailer Russell & Bromley, Sky News reported on Saturday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Orient Telecoms PLC - Singapore-based information technology firm - Reports earnings for six months to September 30. Income in the period is GBP88,243, down from GBP118,137 a year ago. Pretax loss widens to GBP108,292 from GBP68,310, reflecting the expiry of several high-value contracts. Says administrative expenses remain well-managed at GBP157,325 compared to GBP156,151 last year, underscoring continued cost discipline. Basic loss per shares widens to 1.09 pence from 0.69 pence. Looking forward, remains confident in its strategy and long-term prospects. It foresees business performance stabilising in the second half, citing ongoing contract discussions and a healthy project pipeline. "Through technological advancement, disciplined execution, and customer-focused growth, Orient Telecoms Plc aims to deliver stronger financial results and sustainable value creation in the coming periods," Orient says. Read More