LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane raises Spirax, UBS cuts Fermi
6th May 2026 09:28
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations on Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations on Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Ahold Delhaize NV on Wednesday said it has hired the head of Kingfisher PLC to be its new chief executive officer, replacing Frans Muller in a year's time. Read More
(Alliance News) - Smith & Nephew PLC on Wednesday reported broadly in line first quarter sales figures with strength in Sports Medicine offsetting weakness in US Knee Implants. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday, following the latest de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, and ahead of UK composite purchasing managers' index data. Read More
(Alliance News) - Trainline PLC on Wednesday reported annual results in line with expectations but cautioned on a tough outlook amid a UK rail fare freeze and the economic hit from the Middle East conflict. Read More
(Alliance News) - Next PLC on Wednesday raised annual pretax profit guidance after a strong start to the financial year, although growth slowed during the period as the impact of the Middle East war and tougher comparatives took effect. Read More
(Alliance News) - Diageo PLC on Wednesday backed its annual outlook and reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales, despite spirits market weakness in the US. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called higher on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump paused his 'Project Freedom', the military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and said that "great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement" with Iran. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Wednesday, while oil prices are lower, after the US paused its military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day. Read More
(Alliance News) - Retailers braced for the effects of the Middle East conflict have urged the UK government to cut domestic costs to help them keep prices down for consumers. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ireland's private sector activity cooled in April as services slipped into contraction, S&P Global reported Wednesday. Read More
Smith & Nephew PLC - Watford, England-based medical equipment and devices company - Plans showcase two new wound care innovations at the upcoming European Wound Management Association Conference in Bremen, Germany. The first, the Allevyn Complete Care Foam Dressing, is a "unique five-layer construction" meant to improve wear times and decrease risk of bacterial infection in wounds. The second, the Renasys Edge Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, is a lightweight pump meant to relieve pressure on wounds, thereby "significantly improv[ing] wound outcomes". “With chronic wound management a strategic priority, we are excited to launch Allevyn Complete Care Dressing and Renasys Edge System at EWMA,” company says. Read More
(Alliance News) - StoneX Group Inc on Tuesday said it does not intend to proceed to make an offer for CAB Payments Holdings PLC after failing to receive the backing of Helios Investment Partners LLP. Read More
(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
(Alliance News) - Two people have died at Glencore PLC's Kazzinc zinc facility in Kazakhstan, according to reports seen by the Financial Times and Reuters on Tuesday. Read More