Early market roundup: AI fears drag down FTSE 100; Relx shares decline

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened lower on Friday amid new fears regarding artificial intelligence investment from the US, with Relx,...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 09:21


Space X buys Xai, a new boss for Disney and why NS&I premium bonds are so popular

On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast Danni Hewson and Laura Suter dig into what has been another...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 08:28


IN BRIEF: Hammerson picks ex-Shaftesbury Capital exec as board member

Hammerson PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on city-centre shopping centres - Appoints Michelle McGrath as a non-executive director, with effect from March...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:36


UK house prices climb more than expected in January - Halifax

UK house prices rose more sharply than expected in January, while annual growth picked up, numbers from Halifax showed on Friday.

House prices rose by 0.7%...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:16


EARNINGS AND TRADING: React sales increase; Arcontech profit declines

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

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React Group PLC...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 20:21


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 lower as US tech concerns persist

London’s blue chip index closed down on Thursday, mirroring European peers, as Rio Tinto abandoned its merger with Glencore, and investors digested rate decisions in...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 17:09


Rio Tinto withdraws offer for Glencore over valuation disagreement

Rio Tinto PLC said on Thursday it has abandoned its bid to acquire peer Glencore PLC, over disagreement on valuation and price.

The two mining...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:14


Secure Trust Bank remains optimistic amid exit from motor finance

Secure Trust Bank PLC on Thursday published an optimistic trading update, as it anticipates a gain on the disposal of its motor finance unit.

The Solihull,...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:23


Resolute secures mining permit for Ivory Coast gold venture

Resolute Mining on Thursday said Ivory Coast’s Council of Ministers had granted the company a permit to mine the Doropo gold prospect.

The mining permit...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:52


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 6 February 
Victrex PLCtrading statement
Monday 9 February 
HgCapital Trust PLCtrading statement
Plus500

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:32


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