(Alliance News) - Zigup PLC on Wednesday reported a "great start" to the financial year, including a "standout" performance from its Spanish rental business and good momentum in the UK & Ireland. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Paragon Banking Group PLC on Wednesday reported a just over 1% increase in profit, despite bigger rises in revenue and its loan book, after the bottom line was weakened by credit losses and a potential motor commission redress. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened largely flat on Wednesday and lagged a rally in Europe, as J Sainsbury was hit after the Qatari sovereign wealth fund sold some of its stake. Read More
(Alliance News) - Mony Group PLC on Wednesday hailed an improved second half performance so far, and it expects a more favourable backdrop to support its end markets next year. Read More
(Alliance News) - Smiths Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell Smiths Detection to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners PLC at an enterprise value of GBP2.0 billion, part of restructuring plans announced in January. Read More
Weir Group PLC - Glasgow-based engineering for mining and infrastructure - Hosts capital markets event on Wednesday, during which it will present "how our software strategy enhances our customer proposition and value-creation opportunities". Ahead of the event, Weir says its financial guidance for 2025 remains unchanged. This was provided at the end of July and confirmed early last month. It is for growth in constant currency revenue and operating profit, with operating margins of about 20% and free operating cash conversion of 90% to 100%. Read More
(Alliance News) - Troubled supplier Thames Water has said it remains locked in talks over its proposed rescue deal with creditors as it revealed soaring revenues and customer complaints due to bill hikes. Read More
(Alliance News) - HSBC promotes its interim chair to the permanent position, Smiths Group agrees to sell Smiths Detection at an enterprise value of GBP2.0 billion and Paragon Banking raises its total dividend. Read More
Hammerson PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on city-centre shopping centres in the UK and elsewhere - Meka Brunel will step down as a non-executive director on December 31. Brunel joined the Hammerson board in December 2019. "Meka's experience and expertise have been of great value to the board and we wish her the very best for the future," Hammerson Chair Robert Noel says. Hammerson confirms Brunel will receive her pro-rated fee up to and including December 31 at the rate set out in the annual report 2025. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open marginally higher on Wednesday, after HSBC Holdings PLC promoted its interim chair to the permanent position after a long search process. Read More
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer is to face MPs' questions about the consequences of the budget after a report warned of the impact of tax hikes on the British economy over the next two years. Read More
(Alliance News) - Brendan Nelson has been appointed group chair of HSBC Holdings PLC, the banking firm said. Read More
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(Alliance News) - The EU aims to end all imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027, according to an agreement reached early on Wednesday in Brussels between the governments of member states and representatives of the European Parliament. Read More