(Alliance News) - Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC announced on Wednesday a favourable ruling from the Court of Appeal of Turin for its wholly owned subsidiary, Clear Leisure 2017 Ltd. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday as investors awaited a hoped for resumption in peace talks between the US and Iran. Read More
DP Aircraft I Ltd - Guernsey-based company focused on acquiring and selling aircraft - Secures 12-month loan facility worth USD1.5 million from Ironsides Holdings LLC. Notes that DP Aircraft Non-Executive Director Robert Knapp provides board representation for Ironsides and associated companies which together hold around 29% of DP Aircraft I's share capital. Says the loan will be used to facilitate operational enhancements to the Boeing 787-8's being transferred from Thai Airways International to LOT Polish Airlines. Read More
Rotork PLC - Bath, England-based provider of flow control solutions - Launches the fifth tranche of its GBP50 million buyback programme, following completion of the fourth tranche on Friday last week. Says JP Morgan Securities PLC will carry out the purchase of shares on behalf of the company, with the programme set to run until no later than May 15. Notes any shares purchased will be cancelled. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rosebank Industries PLC on Wednesday said it expects to join the FTSE250 index after moving to London's Main Market next month. Read More
Stack BTC PLC - London-based investment firm aiming to build a portfolio of "high-quality" and cash-generative businesses alongside a bitcoin treasury - Appoints David Galan as chief executive officer and Paul Withers as chief strategy officer. New CEO Galan succeeds Jai Patel who is stepping down from the board immediately. Stack BTC says CEO Galan brings "extensive experience in capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, and executive leadership." Meanwhile, Chief Strategy Officer Paul Withers has more than two decades of entrepreneurial, strategic and capital allocation experience across financial services, precious metals, fintech and private markets. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he disagrees with George Robertson after the former Nato chief accused the government of "corrosive complacency" on defence spending. Read More
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has insisted he is "not going to yield" to pressure from Donald Trump, after the US president threatened to change the terms of a trade deal with Britain after the UK prime minister's refusal to get involved in the Iran war. Read More
(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC said on Wednesday it is closely monitoring the Middle East conflict, and warned that it expects its performance this year to reach the lower end of its guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ferrexpo PLC on Wednesday reported a decline first-quarter output as the iron ore pellet producer continues to be hurt by "attacks on Ukrainian electricity generation and transmission infrastructure" as the war with Russia persists. Read More
(Alliance News) - Iofina PLC reported on Wednesday "record" levels of iodine production for the first quarter, and it now anticipates half-year output above expectations. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More