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IN BRIEF: BP appoints Shell's Emma Lewis to lead downstream business

4th Nov 2026 10:13

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

UK rate hike seen as services growth accelerates to eight-month high

4th Nov 2026 10:03

(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

Smith & Nephew cuts 2026 outlook; talks with Johnson & Johnson end

4th Nov 2026 09:56

(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

Metro Bank shares surge as predicts net interest margin expansion

4th Nov 2026 09:52

(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

WINNERS & LOSERS: Metro Bank profit up 22%; Weir warns on headwinds

4th Nov 2026 09:42

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday. Read More

Barratt Redrow backs outlook after "resilient" start to financial year

4th Nov 2026 09:27

(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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Haleon; LBBW raises Shell target

4th Nov 2026 09:13

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More

M&S rebounds from cyber attack as food offsets clothing profit miss

4th Nov 2026 08:56

(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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 edges up as miners offset defence losses

4th Nov 2026 08:54

(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

LONDON BRIEFING: M&S profit jumps; Coca-Cola HBC lifts outlook

4th Nov 2026 07:58

(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

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 seen down as Dems sweep US midterms

4th Nov 2026 07:00

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Wednesday as Democrats seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a major setback for President Donald Trump, while renewed US strikes on Iran raised concerns over a return to full-scale conflict in the Middle East. Read More

Ireland's private sector grows more slowly in October

4th Nov 2026 02:10

(Alliance News) - Ireland's private sector activity slowed in October, but expansion remained "solid", S&P Globalo reported on Wednesday. Read More

IN BRIEF: Jadestone keeps production guidance; resumes CWLH production

3rd Nov 2026 20:18

Jadestone Energy PLC - Asia-Pacific-focused oil and gas producer - Says group production has risen to about 19,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day following the resumption of Cossack, Wanaea, Lambert, and Hermes oil fields in September. Despite current levels of production, Jadestone retains its 2026 guidance at 16,000 to 18,000 barrels per day, with the Stag oil field remaining offline. CWLH is currently producing around 8,000 bopd gross, with one well still offline. Jadestone is targeting a final investment decision on Nam Du and U Minh gas projects in Vietnam before end of 2026. Jadestone says production will likely resume at Stag in the second quarter of 2027. Read More

TRADING UPDATES: Unilever to detail EUR1 billion savings plan by 2029

3rd Nov 2026 20:05

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

EARNINGS AND TRADING: dotDigital hails 'excellent' growth as profit up

3rd Nov 2026 17:41

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

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