(Alliance News) - Elementis PLC on Wednesday said Chair John O'Higgins will not seek re-election at the company's annual general meeting in April, as it reported a slight revenue climb. Read More
Tritax Big Box REIT PLC - real estate investment trust focused on 'big box' logistics properties - The company notes that Moody's Ratings has upgraded its credit rating to A3 with a stable outlook from Baa1 with a positive outlook. The upgrade follows Tritax Big Box's GBP1.04 billion acquisition of a UK logistics property portfolio from Blackstone Europe LLP, part of Blackstone Inc. As part of the cash and shares deal, the New York-based private equity investment manager took an 8.6% stake in BBOX. "The upgrade reflects the company's growing scale, increased portfolio diversification and continued focus on resilient, high-quality logistics assets," BBOX says about the Moody's upgrade. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ecora Resources PLC on Wednesday reported continued "strong momentum" in its base metals portfolio, as it upgraded volume guidance for Voisey's Bay. Read More
(Alliance News) - A leading shareholder in Inspecs PLC urged the company to prioritise a sum-of-the-parts approach when considering rival bid approaches. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday cleared the acquisition of Assura PLC by Primary Health Properties PLC. Read More
(Alliance News) - Mortgage borrowing in the UK rose to its highest level in six months in September, Bank of England data showed on Wednesday, as lower interest rates supported housing market activity. Read More
(Alliance News) - Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC said Wednesday it has tightened its investment plans in an effort to cut costs as the company's pretax loss widens and revenue tumbles. Read More
(Alliance News) - Bank of Ireland Group PLC on Wednesday nudged its net interest income outlook higher for 2025 as it highlighted positive momentum across the business. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday and hit a new intra-day record after a swathe of well-received reports from Glencore, Next and GSK. Read More
(Alliance News) - Next PLC on Wednesday raised its guidance for the current financial year 2026 as it noted faster growth in overseas sales, while UK sales growth in the third quarter beat guidance. Read More
WH Smith PLC - Swindon, England-based travel retail - Schedules its delayed annual results for December 16, saying the third-party review of its US business will be complete by the end of November. WH Smith's results for the financial year that ended August 31 were originally scheduled to be released on November 12. However in late August, the retailer said profit in its North American had been overstated, sending its shares tumbling. WH Smith at the time said this was due to accelerated recognition of supplier income, such as incentives and discounts. WH Smith commissioned accountancy firm Deloitte LLP to conduct a review. On Wednesday, it said Deloitte is expected to conclude its review by the end of next month, allowing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to complete the audit of the results and clearing the way for WH Smith to release them in December. Read More
(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Wednesday raised guidance after a strong third quarter, which saw sales in all three divisions beat expectations. Read More
(Alliance News) - Glencore PLC reported on Wednesday it had tightened its annual production guidance after delivering "strong" performance for the first nine months of this year. Read More