UK economy rebounds in April, but cost pressures cloud outlook

The UK private sector regained growth momentum in April, according to preliminary purchasing managers’ index survey results released by S&P Global on Thursday.

The flash...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 10:16


WH Smith shares slump as cuts profit guidance and suspends dividend

WH Smith PLC on Thursday suspended its dividend and lowered guidance due to the Middle East crisis as the travel retailer reported reduced interim profit....

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 10:10


J Sainsbury says Middle East may squeeze profit as outlook disappoints

J Sainsbury PLC on Thursday warned that the US-Israel war on Iran could hurt profit in the financial year ahead as it delivered guidance that...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:36


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Croda International to ’buy’

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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Citigroup cuts Reckitt Benckiser price target to 6,200 (7,000) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays cuts...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:26


London Stock Exchange has ‘record’ quarter amid ’LSEG everywhere’ push

London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Thursday hailed a ‘record performance’ in the first quarter of 2026 and raised its annual guidance.

The London-based exchange operator...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:17


Early market roundup: Stocks fall as inflation weighs on Sainsbury’s

London-listed equities began Thursday lower, as the cost effects of conflict in the Middle East clouded Sainsbury’s earnings, while data showed that UK public sector...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:06


UK public sector borrowing falls by less than expected in March

UK public sector borrowing fell last month to the lowest figure for March since 2022, official numbers on Thursday showed.

According to the Office for National...

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 07:19


EARNINGS AND TRADING: PensionBee sales jump 38%; Insig AI CEO invests

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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PensionBee Group PLC...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 20:01


TRADING UPDATES: Deltic Energy confirms receipt of acquisition offers

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

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Roundhouse Digital Ltd - Singapore-based technology...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 19:49


EARNINGS & TRADING: Rift Helium trading on AIM, raises £8.1 million

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

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Time To ACT PLC - Stockton-On-Tees,...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 18:29


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