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5th Mar 2026 13:21
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - WH Smith PLC on Thursday backed full-year guidance but said it is "mindful" of how events in the Middle East could impact its business. Read More
(Alliance News) - Associated British Foods PLC on Thursday confirmed the permanent appointment of Eoin Tonge as chief executive of its Primark business, as the group continues to review the retailer's future within the group. Read More
(Alliance News) - Funding Circle Holdings PLC on Thursday reported a sharp rise in annual profit and revenue for 2025, as assets under management and lending volumes increased, and upgraded its guidance for 2026. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ibstock PLC on Thursday said it was well placed to benefit from any industry recovery after market uncertainty saw profit slump in 2025. Read More
(Alliance News) - Grafton Group PLC on Thursday shared an "upbeat" outlook, raising its annual payout and outlining a new buyback scheme. Read More
(Alliance News) - Elementis PLC on Thursday reported a rise in annual profit, shaking off a "challenging demand environment". Read More
(Alliance News) - Irish Continental Group PLC on Thursday announced revenue and pretax profit growth for 2025, as the company hails continuing demand despite an "uncertain" external environment. Read More
(Alliance News) - Coats Group PLC on Thursday raised mid-term margin and free cash flow targets as it highlighted industry outperformance and market share gains. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Thursday, after opening in the red, while the UK's construction sector activity remained in contraction territory for another month. Read More
(Alliance News) - Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday hailed a year of "significant progress" as it set out a new payout policy which could see the oil and gas producer return up to three quarters of its annual free cash flow to shareholders. Read More
(Alliance News) - Admiral Group PLC on Thursday hailed strong trading in 2025, hiking its dividend as it reported a profit rise. Read More
(Alliance News) - Investors sold down equity funds for a record ninth consecutive month in February, according to the latest Fund Flow Index from Calastone released on Thursday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Lancashire Holdings Ltd on Thursday reported an annual profit downturn, as higher costs weighed on the bottom line, offsetting revenue growth. Read More
(Alliance News) - OSB Group on Thursday announced "resilient" full-year results that saw pretax profit fall despite a slight rise in net interest income, as it unveiled a new round of buybacks. Read More