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12th Nov 2025 09:41
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Taylor Wimpey PLC on Wednesday backed full-year guidance despite "challenging" market conditions impacted by doubts ahead of the budget and continued affordability pressures. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Wednesday, with modest gains across the main indices, as SSE shares surged by double digits after unveiling a major investment plan. Read More
Unilever PLC - London-based consumer goods maker - Fabian Garcia, president of the Personal Care business unit, sells 33,500 American depositary shares at USD61.00, worth USD2.0 million, on Monday in New York. Each ADS represents one ordinary share. Read More
Marks & Spencer Group PLC - London-based retailer - Announces the appointment of International Consolidated Airlines Group SA subsidiary British Airways Chief Executive Officer Sean Doyle to its board, effective from December 1. This follows M&S's announcement in late October that former Asda CEO Roger Burnley will join the board of M&S at the same time. M&S Chair Archie Norman says: "We are delighted to have one of the UK's leading serving chief executive's join our board. M&S is the most public of public companies, and Sean will bring great leadership and strong operating skills to M&S as we prepare for the next phase of reshaping." Read More
(Alliance News) - BAE Systems PLC on Wednesday said trading in the second half of 2025 is in line with expectations and maintained its upgraded full-year guidance provided at the half-year results in July. Read More
(Alliance News) - SSE PLC on Wednesday announced plans to raise GBP2 billion in fresh equity to help finance a GBP33 billion five-year investment plan, significantly increasing its exposure to UK electricity networks. Read More
(Alliance News) - Experian PLC on Wednesday raised its guidance for financial 2026 revenue growth and margin improvement, saying "AI-driven automation and personalisation" is transforming its customer relationships and internal processes. Read More
Tharisa PLC - Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner - Signs a debt facility worth USD130 million with Absa Group Ltd subsidiary Absa Bank Ltd, and Standard Bank Group Ltd company, the Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd, as part of its debt capital programme. The facility comprises a four-year term loan of USD80 million and a ZAR900 million, around USD50 million, revolving credit facility. Says the funds will be utilised for prepaying the balance on the existing term loan and revolving credit facility, general corporate and working purposes and investing in the sustainability of the Tharisa mine. Read More
(Alliance News) - Experian posts double-digit profit growth, while SSE launches a GBP33 billion investment plan as interim profit declines. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open marginally higher on Wednesday, as investors assess signs of improving UK business sentiment. Read More
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer will face MPs at Prime Minister's Questions after a briefing war in which his allies insisted he is ready to fight off challenges to his leadership. Read More
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(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Ironveld PLC - London-based mining company targeting South Africa - Provides update on the Daemaneng Minerals (Pty) Ltd-owned, dense media separation-grade magnetite processing facility in Limpopo, South Africa. Says "significant strides" are being made at the plant including the completion of commissioning and readiness activities as it prepares for ramp-up. The new generator and diesel fuel is delivered on Monday. Next steps include: connecting the new generator to the plant; a shift in focus to critical process optimisation; and the replacement of essential pipework and adjustments to the crushers, mill trommel and magnetic separation units, after which the plant is scheduled to begin processing stockpiled material through the circuit. The company is currently engaged in "advanced and developing" offtake discussions with several counterparties regarding future production. Chief Executive Officer Kris Anderson says: "The project remains on schedule and in line with our previously communicated milestones, and it is particularly encouraging that Daemaneng will be running material through the plant later this week. This marks a significant and tangible step forward in moving from preparation into early production." Read More