(Alliance News) - Essentra PLC on Thursday said revenue continued to be boosted by pricing and strategic targeting as it expects to report an adjusted operating profit in line with market consensus. Read More
Great Portland Estates PLC - London-based commercial real estate developer and landlord - Signs 17 new leases and renewals in the three months that ended December 31, the company's financial third quarter, generating annual rent of GBP8.9 million, of which GBP8.5 million is its share. Great Portland says market lettings are 9.1% ahead of March 2025 estimated rental value. Within this, the GBP7.3 million in managed office leases are 8.3% ahead of ERV, and the GBP1.6 million of retail leases are 12% ahead. For the first nine months of Great Portland's financial year, which ends March 31, 60 new leases are signed for GBP46.5 million in annual rent, with GBP45.4 million as the company's share. These are 7.5% ahead of ERV, with offices 7.4% ahead and retail 8.8% ahead. Read More
(Alliance News) - Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC on Thursday said it is confident of meeting market expectations for 2025 and expects to report increased earnings. Read More
(Alliance News) - AB Dynamics PLC on Thursday backed market expectations for its full-year adjusted operating profit, as it posted a weaker order intake in the initial four months of its current financial year. Read More
(Alliance News) - Mortgage availability in the UK is expected to edge up over the three months to the end of February, according to a Bank of England survey of lenders. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ireland's trade surplus surged in November while annual consumer price index inflation came down in December, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rathbones Group PLC shares climbed on Thursday as funds under management and administration increased and it neared the end of the integration of Investec Wealth & Investment. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Thursday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday. Read More
AG Barr PLC - soft drinks maker under IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Boost and Funkin brands - Non-Executive Chair Mark Allen leaves board on Thursday to focus on his expanded role at Hilton Food Group PLC, where he recently moved to executive chair from non-executive. Senior Independent Director Susan Barratt has been appointed interim chair while the AG Barr board begins the search for a permanent successor. Non-Executive Director Louise Smalley takes over as senior independent director during the interim period. Allen, who served as chair for five years, says AG Barr is "in great shape" as he hands over responsibilities. Allen stepped up to executive chair of Hilton Food in November, after Steve Murrells left immediately as chief executive officer following a profit warning by the Huntingdon, England-based food packaging firm. Read More
(Alliance News) - Oxford Instruments PLC on Thursday confirmed its annual outlook as it noted further momentum in its Advanced Technologies division. Read More
(Alliance News) - Safestore Holdings PLC on Thursday reported increased revenue in its recent financial year, while profit dropped due to a lower revaluation gain on investment properties. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Ashmore Group PLC on Thursday said that its near-term outlook for emerging markets investment is underpinned by continued superior growth compared with the developed world, as assets under management rose sharply. Read More
(Alliance News) - Bankers Investment Trust PLC on Thursday reported an increased dividend in a "strong" financial year, but saw its net asset value return underperform the benchmark. Read More