(Alliance News) - Next PLC raised its profit outlook again on Thursday, as sales in the retailer's second quarter beat expectations, aided by warmer weather in the UK. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - St James's Place PLC on Thursday reported a "strong operating and financial performance" in the first half of 2025 with funds under management hitting a new high. Read More
(Alliance News) - London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Thursday lifted its annual guidance and announced a new GBP1 billion share buyback. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Thursday maintained the pace of its share buyback, and raised its dividend, as second quarter profit fell but still topped expectations. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shares in Anheuser-Busch InBev NV fell sharply on Thursday after the company that brews Corona beer reported weaker drinks volumes in the first half of 2025, hurt by China and Brazil, though profit rose. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC on Thursday raised its outlook for all of 2025, saying a strong first half showed "our multi-year transformation continues to deliver", despite supply chain difficulties and trade tariffs. Read More
(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC on Thursday hailed a "continued outperformance", and the consumer goods firm said the demerger of its ice cream offering, including Ben & Jerry's, is on track. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday, amid a swathe of well-received earnings including Shell and Rolls-Royce, while Just Group surged after it agreed a takeover at a high premium. Read More
(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC on Thursday said its first-half financial results exceeded its expectations and said it is on track to meet its annual guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shell launched a USD3.5 billion buyback despite decreased profit, Unilever eyes faster growth in the second half of the year after revenue falls and Just Group agreed to a GBP2.4 billion takeover. Read More
(Alliance News) - Anglo American PLC on Thursday slashed its interim dividend as rough diamond business De Beers continued to underperform, at the time when the diversified miner is simplifying its business with De Beers one of the operations set to be spun off. Read More
(Alliance News) - Standard Chartered PLC on Thursday announced a new USD1.3 billion share buyback as it reported a rise in second quarter earnings amid a strong period for its wealth management offering. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open marginally higher on Thursday, amid a swathe of market catalysts as the Federal Reserve held interest rates while US technology companies beat expectations. Read More
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