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LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks mostly up on US election day

Stock prices in Europe were mostly higher on Tuesday morning, after data showed China’s services business activity growth outperformed in October, as voters in the...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 09:22


UK government launches trial of generative AI chatbot on Gov.UK

The government has launched a new trial of an OpenAI-powered chatbot to help people find relevant information on the Gov.UK website.

Gov.UK Chat is to be...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 09:19


TOP NEWS: AB Foods hikes dividend 50% as Primark drives jump in profit

Associated British Foods PLC on Tuesday launched a new £500 million share buyback and boosted its dividend, as annual profit leapt, with improvement in all...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 08:56


UK Tobacco & Vapes bill to be introduced in Parliament

Proposed legislation aimed at creating the ‘first smoke-free generation’ is set to be introduced in UK Parliament.

The Tobacco & Vapes Bill, which prevents anyone born...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 08:35


IN BRIEF: Helium One completes farm-in agreement in Colorado

Helium One Global Ltd - Tanzania-focused helium exploration company - Completes farm-in agreement with Blue Star Helium Ltd at the Galactica-Pegasus project in Las Animas...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 07:34


Ireland service sector growth slows but stays strong in October

Ireland’s burgeoning services industry slipped back slightly last month, but overall private sector growth improved thanks to manufacturing, purchasing managers’ index survey results from S&P...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 07:19


UK retail sales rise eases on pre-budget uncertainty, rising bills

UK retail sales growth slowed in October, numbers from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG on Tuesday showed, with consumers tightening purse strings amid rising...

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 05:02


IN BRIEF: Tissue Regenix contacts firms as it considers possible sale

Tissue Regenix Group PLC - Leeds, England-based regenerative medical devices company - In response to press reports, say that it is conducting a review of...

Mon, 04/11/2024 - 18:21


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 clings onto gains before US election

The FTSE 100 made a tepid start to the week on Monday, ending just about in the green and falling below earlier highs, as...

Mon, 04/11/2024 - 17:09


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Drachs ups stake in Metals Exploration as CFO sells

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance...

Mon, 04/11/2024 - 16:16


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