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Sainsbury ups dividend as profit tops forecast amid competitive threat

J Sainsbury PLC on Thursday vowed to defend its market share as it forecast profits will flatline in the current financial year.

The London-based food retailer...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 09:13

Early market roundup: ECB eyes rate cut, FTSE indices decline

London stocks fell on Thursday morning after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s warning that tariffs could generate increased inflation, while updates from Sainsbury and...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 09:02

UPDATE: WH Smith swings to first-half loss; continues share buyback

WH Smith on Wednesday reported a pretax loss for the first six months of financial 2025, but said it remains on course to meet market...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 08:42

BHP warns on tariffs as copper output hits records after nine months

BHP Group Ltd on Thursday stuck to its annual production guidance as it signalled that it faces ‘limited’ direct hit from fallout from US tariffs.

But...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 07:59

ECB ready to cut rates again as Trump tariffs shake eurozone

European Central Bank policymakers look increasingly likely to cut interest rates again on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump’s stop-start tariff announcements sowing concern in...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 06:55

EARNINGS AND TRADING: HEIT changes tack and backs Foresight cash bid

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Harmony Energy Income...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 21:48

BP set for shareholder clash over climate goals as AGM season starts

BP PLC is set for a clash between shareholders over its climate goals as the season for annual general meetings kicks off.

The oil major’s board...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 19:03

Late market roundup: London up amid cooling domestic inflation data

London’s FTSE 100 remained in the green on Wednesday after a last-minute rally, in the wake of a softened domestic inflation reading and further updates...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 17:11

IN BRIEF: Science in Sport receives takeover bid from bd-capital

Science in Sport PLC - London-based sports nutrition company - Confirms it has received a takeover approach from bd-capital Partners Ltd, priced at 34 pence...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 16:05

M Winkworth posts 2024 profit growth amid ‘strong’ sales market

M Winkworth PLC on Wednesday reported a rise in profit during 2024 on improved revenue, due to a ‘strong’ sales market.

The London-based franchisor of...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 16:04

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