(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mixed at midday on Thursday, as the FTSE 100 outperformed the mid-cap index as investors focused on the upcoming US jobs report for further clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Read More
McBride PLC - Manchester, England-based private-label products manufacturer - Announces that its Unit dosing division completes the acquisition of Eurotab Group, with an enterprise value on completion of EUR35.6 million. Eurotab is a specialist in the design and manufacture of solid-format cleaning and hygiene solutions, primarily serving private label and certain contract manufacturing markets, McBride says. McBride Chief Executive Officer Chris Smith says: "The acquisition is expected to reinforce the strong market position of McBride's Unit Dosing division in the European detergent market and bring meaningful scale to the group. The transaction offers numerous opportunities for the division, including two new categories that will broaden our product and customer offering, while deepening relationships with key retail customers. It will also provide access to new markets. Read More
(Alliance News) - Dusk Retail Ltd has selected two investment banks to lead its planned initial public offering in London, Sky News reported on Wednesday. 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) - 3i Infrastructure PLC on Thursday said it has made a "strong start" to the new financial year with its portfolio performing "well overall". Read More
(Alliance News) - JPMorgan European Growth & Income PLC on Thursday called a shareholder meeting to approval its acquisition of the assets of European Opportunities Trust PLC, saying the resulting increased company scale will reduce average costs and improve the trading liquidity of its shares. 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) - Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday said it has started the financial year well, with strong demand for property across its portfolio. Read More
(Alliance News) - Legislation aimed at weakening the link between global gas market prices and the cost of UK electricity has been passed by MPs. Read More
(Alliance News) - PPHE Hotel Group Ltd on Thursday said it is no longer in discussions with any party in relation to its possible sale "that the board considers to be deliverable". Read More
(Alliance News) - Bank of England head Andrew Bailey has insisted the central bank is "not complacent" about bringing down UK inflation following warnings from its chief economist. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - British Land Co PLC on Thursday said Joanne McNamara will join as chief executive and executive director on September 14. Read More
(Alliance News) - Currys PLC on Thursday posted improved annual profit and doubled its dividend, reaffirming what it sees as "ever-stronger" business prospects. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Thursday, as the FTSE 100 edged up after reports of "positive progress" in US-Iran talks, while Baltic Classifieds results weighed on the FTSE 250. Read More