(Alliance News) - Persimmon PLC on Thursday said it still expects annual results to be in line with market expectations, as it said its private sale rate improved in the first four months of 2026 and it has not yet felt much impact from the Middle East conflict. Read More
(Alliance News) - Drax Group PLC on Thursday said it has made a strong start to the year and continues to assess options in battery energy storage systems and for its power station site. Read More
(Alliance News) - AIB Group PLC on Thursday affirmed its annual guidance and reported a slight decline in first quarter net interest income. Read More
(Alliance News) - Lancashire Holdings Ltd on Thursday said it is on track for annual results in line with guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC on Thursday issued an optimistic trading update for its first quarter, proclaiming "a good start to 2026" despite the "volatile macroeconomic backdrop". Read More
(Alliance News) - Magnum Ice Cream Co NV on Thursday said its productivity programme was on track for the full year, as it noted increased uncertainty due to the situation in the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - OSB Group PLC on Thursday said the first quarter of the year went "broadly in line" with guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Inchcape PLC on Thursday said it was on track to meet guidance after reporting first quarter sales growth amid mixed regional performances. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Thursday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Standard Chartered PLC on Thursday reported increased earnings for the first quarter, although it still expects full-year income at the lower end of its forecast range. Read More
(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC on Thursday reported better-than-hoped underlying sales growth, despite a drop in overall revenue, with Emerging Markets and Power Brands performing well. Read More
(Alliance News) - Weir Group PLC on Thursday reaffirmed full-year guidance against a supportive commodity pricing backdrop, whilst noting that its chief executive will step down in August. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shares in United Utilities Group PLC rose on Thursday after it reported sharply higher annual results, expanded its investment programme, and launched a GBP800 million equity raise to help pay for it. Read More
(Alliance News) - DCC PLC on Thursday said it had rejected a takeover approach from a consortium led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP on the basis that it "undervalues" the company's prospects. Read More