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BAE lifts dividend as revenue jumps double-digits in first half

BAE Systems PLC on Thursday said the company was ‘well positioned for sustained growth’ following strong performance in the opening half.

The London-based aerospace, defence, and...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 09:49


TOP NEWS: UK manufacturing sector grows but inflation pressure hots up

The UK manufacturing sector strengthened in July, a survey revealed on Thursday, but rampant inflation is a ‘blot on the copybook’.

The S&P Global UK manufacturing...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 09:46


TOP NEWS: Rolls-Royce to restore dividend as transformation speeds up

Shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC soared on Thursday after it raised guidance and announced plans to pay a dividend for the first time since before...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 09:39


CORRECT: Mondi holds interim dividend steady as interim profit drops

(Correcting that Mondi didn’t declare a special dividend on Thursday; it was paid out earlier this year.)

Mondi PLC on Thursday maintained its interim dividend, though...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 09:18


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe opens lower ahead of BoE decision

London’s FTSE 100 crept lower on Thursday morning, while mainland European peers suffered chunkier declines in early dealings, despite some US interest rate cut optimism...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 09:18


TOP NEWS: Mondi declares special dividend as interim profit dwindles

Mondi PLC on Thursday declared a special dividend following the sale of its Russian business, but the packaging firm posted a sharp drop in interim...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 08:09


Irish manufacturing activity returns to slight growth in July

Manufacturing activity edged up to mild growth in July, data published by S&P Global showed Thursday.

The headline AIB Ireland manufacturing purchasing managers’ index posted 50.1...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 06:06


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 motors ahead of likely US rate hold

Stocks in London stormed higher on Wednesday, as US tech stocks leapt, ahead of interest rate decisions either side of the Atlantic.

While the Federal Reserve...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 16:58


IN BRIEF: Associate of non-executive director buys Hammerson shares

Hammerson PLC - London-based property development and investment company - Shan Annous acquires 280,552 shares at 28.62 pence each, worth £80,293, on Tuesday. Shan Annous...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 16:27


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Ferrexpo sales increase, but Reach revenue dips

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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Reach PLC -...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 15:36


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