Diageo brings back ex-CFO Deirdre Mahlan to serve as interim CFO

Diageo PLC on Wednesday said it has hired back former chief financial officer Deirdre Mahlan to be interim CFO.

The London-based owner of Guinness, Baileys and...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 14:01


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Goodwin profit leaps; Rathbones in first buyback

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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Goodwin PLC -...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 13:48


RHI Magnesita shares fall as cuts 2025 outlook on interim profit drop

RHI Magnesita NV on Wednesday said a ‘highly competitive’ pricing environment is anticipated to continue as it reported a profit dive amid lower revenue.

The...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:31


Do you need more in your portfolio than shares and bonds?

There is a growing debate as to whether the traditional 60% shares and 40% bonds strategy is outdated. There is a suggestion...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:26


Aston Martin bets on Valhalla supercar to revive ailing fortunes

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC on Wednesday said tariff uncertainty weighed on first half performance although it predicted a brighter second half boosted by...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:25


Bodycote eyes further savings and launches buyback amid profit growth

Bodycote PLC on Wednesday announced a new £30 million share buyback and reiterated annual guidance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions.

In response, shares in the Macclesfield, England-based...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:16


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 red while peers up before US jobs

The FTSE 100 was lower on Wednesday, with some corporate earnings disappointing, though sentiment was more optimistic in mainland Europe, ahead of US data and...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:14


Smurfit WestRock maintains dividend; ‘excited’ about prospects

Smurfit Westrock PLC on Wednesday kept its estimate for annual adjusted earnings unchanged as it maintained its quarterly dividend.

The Dublin-based packaging firm with North...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:58


Five holiday money pitfalls to avoid

The summer holidays are fast approaching, and for millions of people that will mean buying some euros, krona or lira and jetting off for...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:34


Man Group’s assets under management at record high, but profit slides

Man Group PLC on Wednesday raised its dividend and reported record assets under management despite headwinds from its alternative strategies arm.

The London-based investment management firm...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:33


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