Blackrock Greater Europe reports ‘disappointing’ return for first half

Blackrock Greater Europe Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday reported an unchanged dividend and improved first-half total return, although this ‘significantly underperformed’ the benchmark.

The investment...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:59


TRADING UPDATES: Headlam revenue falls; Helix agrees sales arrangement

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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Fulcrum Metals PLC - mineral explorer...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:58


Standard Chartered CEO Winters says AI comments taken ‘out of context’

The chief executive officer of Standard Chartered PLC has rowed back on comments suggesting artificial intelligence would replace ‘lower-value human capital’ after prompting widespread backlash...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:30


GB Group expands partnership with data firm Equifax into US

GB Group PLC on Wednesday said it has expanded its partnership with global data, analytics and technology firm Equifax Inc into the US.

The Chester, England-based...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:26


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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AJ Bell PLChalf year results
Autotrader Group PLCfull year results
Braemar

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:21


TRADING UPDATES: Essentra makes buy; Bow Street revenue rises

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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Essentra PLC - Oxford, England-based manufacturer...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:12


S&U says first quarter profitability ahead of last year and budget

S&U PLC shares rose on Wednesday as it said its turnaround ‘continues apace’ with trading in the first quarter ‘healthily above budget’.

The Solihull, England-based lender,...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 14:07


IN BRIEF: BP deputy chief executive sells £2.0 million in shares

BP PLC - London-based oil major - Deputy Chief Executive Carol Howle sells 350,000 shares at £5.59, worth £2.0 million, on Monday in London.

Current...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:54


EARNINGS: Lords Group loss widens; CT Automotive profit motors higher

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

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Integrated Diagnostics Holdings PLC - diagnostic...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:39


Knights Group shares up as expects full-year revenue, earnings gains

Knights Group Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it is ‘actively assessing acquisition opportunities’, as it reported a near 30% uplift in full-year revenue.

The Newcastle-under-Lyme, England-based...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:35


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