LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed as consumer confidence low

Stock prices in London were mixed on Friday morning, as the FTSE 100 enjoyed a boost from Standard Chartered, following positive annual results.

The FTSE...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 09:04


TRADING UPDATES: Plant Health eyes Mexico Saori launch; NARF wins deal

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

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Plant Health Care...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 08:59


Chemring remains on track despite bad weather disrupting deliveries

Chemring Group PLC on Friday said it was well positioned for further growth, despite bad weather disrupting deliveries in the first quarter of the financial...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 08:50


TOP NEWS: Coca-Cola EP hails solid 2023 and seals Philippines buy

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC on Friday said it was ‘well-placed’ for the coming year after a strong 2023, as the company also announced the completion...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 08:48


JPMorgan Emerging Markets optimistic for 2024 as net asset value rises

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC on Friday said it underperformed against its benchmark as it faced higher interest rates, while it touted optimism for...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 08:31


TOP NEWS: Thungela annual earnings set to plummet on one-off items

Thungela Resources Ltd warned on Friday it expects annual earnings to plunge as a result of once-off adjustments, lower production and weaker prices.

The Rosebank-based...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 07:47


UK energy bills to fall to lowest point in two years from April 1

The average UK household energy bill is to fall to its lowest point in two years from April after Ofgem lowered its price cap in...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 07:33


TOP NEWS: UK consumer confidence stalls after months of positivity

UK consumer confidence has stalled after months of positivity as stubborn inflation led households to limit their spending, figures suggest.

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index fell...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 06:01


TOP NEWS: StanChart to launch $1 billion buyback as profit jumps

Standard Chartered PLC on Friday announced a new $1 billion share buyback, as it reported a double-digit profit rise for 2023.

In 2023, the London-based,...

Fri, 23/02/2024 - 05:48


EXECUTIVE CHANGES: M&C Saatchi hires Channel 4 marketing chief as CEO

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Bens Creek Group PLC...

Thu, 22/02/2024 - 18:45


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