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IN BRIEF: Tekcapital's Innovative Eyewear hits record quarterly sales

7th Oct 2026 09:18

Tekcapital PLC - London-based intellectual property investor - Says Innovative Eyewear Inc, the developer and manufacturer of smart eyewear and part of Tekcapital's portfolio, reported net sales of USD1.04 million for the third quarter ended September 30, up 55% from a year earlier. For the first nine months, net sales were USD2.8 million, up 66% from a year earlier, exceeding net sales for financial 2025 of USD2.7 million. Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Eyewear Harrison Gross says: "We delivered the highest quarterly net sales in our history while intentionally running promotional pricing on older models and conserving advertising and marketing spend. That approach clears the way for the planned fourth quarter launch of Lucyd Aero, our lightest and most advanced smartglasses to date, as we head into what has historically been our strongest quarter of the year." The company's wholesale and international expansion is expected to meaningfully affect sales in the fourth quarter and into 2027. Read More

Pennon launches rights issue and slashes dividend to fund investment

7th Oct 2026 09:14

(Alliance News) - Pennon Group PLC on Wednesday announced a heavily discounted rights issue and said it was cutting its dividend as it outlined increased investment plans aimed at improving performance. Read More

IN BRIEF: CleanTech Lithium says Laguna Verde test results exceed benchmarks

7th Oct 2026 09:07

CleanTech Lithium PLC - Chile-focused exploration and development company - Says Laguna Verde pre-feasibility study produced lithium carbonate with purities of up to 99.75%. Says the results provide further validation of the proposed route from Laguna Verde brine through direct lithium extraction, purification and concentration to final lithium carbonate. Key direct lithium extraction adsorption parameters, including lithium adsorption yield and adsorption capacity, exceeded pre-feasibility design benchmarks, supporting the planned 15,000 tonnes per annum production capacity. Chief Executive Ignacio Mehech says the results are "highly encouraging" and provide the company with "clear engineering improvements". Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank ups Glencore, BHP price targets

7th Oct 2026 09:05

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Energy price surge hits shares; Pennon sinks

7th Oct 2026 09:00

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe opened lower on Wednesday, with rising yields and a resurgence in the oil price weighing on equities. Read More

Shell flags strong refining margins and production benefit from ARC

7th Oct 2026 08:30

(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Wednesday said refining margins rocketed in the third quarter, and raised its production outlook, although margins in its chemicals fell back. Read More

UK house prices flat in September on "fairly subdued market"

7th Oct 2026 08:10

(Alliance News) - UK house prices were steady last month, numbers on Wednesday showed, with "buyer caution" and continued demand serving as opposing forces in the market. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: Shell refining margins surge; Pennon ups investment

7th Oct 2026 07:58

(Alliance News) - Shell reports a strong rise in refining margins, IMI has set out an acquisition and Metlen is eyeing a possible Athens listing plan for a unit. Elsewhere, Pennon has upped its investment aim, part-funded by a rights issue and dividend cut. Read More

IN BRIEF: BAT enters into agreement with Merrill Lynch to run buyback

7th Oct 2026 07:50

British American Tobacco PLC - London-based cigarette and nicotine product maker - Enters into an agreement with Merrill Lynch International to purchase shares of the company from Tuesday next week to December 23. Says Merrill Lynch will make its trading decisions independently of, and uninfluenced by, the company. The Dunhill and Kent maker said it had started its GBP1.3 billion share buyback from July 30 to October 12. It had announced this new repurchase plan late in June. Read More

Equinor boss questions UK investment if North Sea drilling is denied

7th Oct 2026 07:01

(Alliance News) - Oil company Equinor ASA could decide against future investment in the UK if the government does not approve drilling at new oil and gas fields in the North Sea. Read More

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE to fall as yields widen, "risks loom"

7th Oct 2026 06:51

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Wednesday, as government bond yields surge again and Brent moves back above USD100 a barrel. Read More

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: AO World CEO Roberts sells GBP3.0 million shares

6th Oct 2026 21:28

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

TRADING UPDATES: Informa completes placing; Orosur Mining fund raise

6th Oct 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

Focus Xplore to buy Canadian gold assets, announces fundraise

6th Oct 2026 18:21

(Alliance News) - Focus Xplore PLC shares fell on Tuesday after it announced its agreement to acquire five gold exploration properties, alongside a placing and subscription worth over GBP500,000. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Lower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag

6th Oct 2026 17:06

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London made progress on Tuesday, supported by falling oil prices, a calmer bond market and US stock gains. Read More

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