Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is to retire as chair of his Fox Corp and News Corp businesses.

The 92-year-old Australian-born businessman is set to be replaced...

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

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Upland Resources Ltd - London-based oil...

Strix Group PLC shares plunged on Thursday as the firm announced a reduction to its half-year dividend and said demand has fallen in its key...

The following is a round-up of earnings reported by London-listed companies on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Newbury Racecourse PLC - sporting and...

Synairgen PLC - Southampton, England-based drug discovery and biotechnology firm developing SNG001 antiviral treatment for lung infections - Pretax loss narrows to £5.2 million in...

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Bridgepoint Group...

Watchstone Group PLC - former insurance software provider originally called Quindell; now cash shell pursuing litigation claims - Pretax loss widens to £6.0 million in...

DFS Furniture PLC - Dunstable, England-based sofa retailer - DFS says it continues to win UK market share in a ‘very tough market’ during its...

Harvest Minerals Ltd shares dropped on Thursday, after it reported lower interim revenue and a widened loss.

Shares in the company were down 32% to 1.40...

Corero Network Security PLC on Thursday said it is confident in its near-term future despite a widened loss in the first half, and has started...