(Alliance News) - Jet2 PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report full-year profit in line with expectations as it flagged customers were delaying bookings to the last minute amid the Middle East crisis. 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) - Prudential PLC on Wednesday said growth in the first quarter was broad-based as it reported a double-digit increase in new business profit. Read More
(Alliance News) - Haleon PLC on Wednesday reported increased quarterly revenue and reiterated its growth forecasts for the year. Read More
(Alliance News) - Primary Health Properties PLC on Wednesday hailed a "strong start" to 2026, and said it would detail plans for a new private hospital vehicle later this year. Read More
(Alliance News) - DCC PLC on Wednesday said it is evaluating a bid approach from US investment firms Energy Capital Partners LLC and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP. Read More
(Alliance News) - Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Wednesday nudged up full-year net interest income guidance as it reported better-than-expected first quarter profit. Read More
St James's Place PLC - Cirencester, England-based wealth manager - Receives GBP1.53 billion in net inflows in the first quarter of 2026, down slightly from GBP1.69 billion a year before. The net result reflects GBP5.23 billion in gross inflows, up from GBP5.14 billion a year before, and a retention rate of 95.3%, up from 95.0%. Funds under management total GBP216.94 billion on March 31, up from GBP188.59 billion a year before, though down from GBP220.01 on December 31. Net investment return is negative GBP4.60 billion in the first quarter, compared to negative GBP3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025. North American equities remains the largest allocation of FuM at 38%, with UK equities in only fifth place at 9%. Read More
(Alliance News) - Steve Reed has ruled out introducing rent controls after Rachel Reeves appeared to hint at help for tenants to ease the cost of living. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Shuka Minerals PLC on Wednesday said it has appointed a drilling contractor, as it looks to commence exploration drilling at the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia. Read More
(Alliance News) - Melrose Industries PLC on Wednesday kept its financial guidance for 2026 intact, saying it "made a good start to the year" but is monitoring the impact of the Middle East conflict on the aerospace industry. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Wednesday, as renewed uncertainty in energy markets and a heavy slate of corporate updates weighed on sentiment ahead of the Fed's rate call. Read More
(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Wednesday reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit, and flagged the potential for its drugs pipeline amid numerous positive trial findings and regulatory approvals. Read More
(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca, Lloyds Banking Group and GSK report higher earnings in the first quarter. Read More