Filtronic shares jump as it expects to beat market expectations
(Alliance News) - Filtronic PLC shares surged on Monday as it said it expects to beat market expectations and deliver "significant growth" in earnings. The Sedgefield, England-based company is a ...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends China policy despite concerns
The UK prime minister defended his approach of engaging with Xi Jinping's government despite concerns over security and human rights abuses, but a senior Tory claimed the UK was now viewed as the ...
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks red as UK consumer confidence erodes
The UK S&P Global consumer sentiment index fell to 46.6 in December from 46.9 in November. The spending sentiment index contracted to 39.7 from 40.4. Perhaps more positively, the labour market ...
Standard Investments demands strategic review at Johnson Matthey
Standard Investments, which holds a 11% stake in the London-based speciality chemicals firm, demanded a strategic review and a board overhaul and also recommended the sale of Johnson Matthey's ...
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AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: XLMedia plans GBP16 million tender offer
Powerhouse Energy Group PLC, up 12% at 1.2p, 12-month range 0.29p-2p. The Bingley, England-based non-recyclable waste-to-energy conversion company announces mechanical completion of its feedstock ...
UK manufacturers warn of rising costs as business confidence falls
(Alliance News) - Business confidence among Britain's manufacturers has fallen at the sharpest rate since the start of the pandemic, new research suggests. A survey of over 300 companies found that ...
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eyed policy announcements this week from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of ...
UK's Starmer urges G7 to be 'cautious' about next steps in Syria
(Alliance News) - The UK Prime Minister has urged G7 leaders to show caution in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar Assad. Keir Starmer told a meeting of the G7 leaders on Friday that "the fall of ...
Polar Capital Global Healthcare hails robust year-end returns
(Alliance News) - Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust PLC on Friday reported "very strong" performance in the last 12 months and higher net asset value per share compared to the previous year.
Ashoka WhiteOak underperforms in half-year but bounces back since
Ashoka WhiteOak shares were unmoved at 120.00 pence on Friday afternoon in London. The trust attributed its underperformance for the interim period to challenging headwinds and volatility across ...
Impax Asset Management shares slump after SJP mandate termination
(Alliance News) - Impax Asset Management Group PLC shares plummeted on Friday after reporting that St James's Place Unit Trust Group Ltd has terminated its mandate to manage the Sustainable & ...
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank raises St James's Place to 'buy'
Deutsche Bank raises St James's Place to 'buy' (hold) - price target 1,150 (775) pence Barclays cuts Bank of Ireland price target to 11 (12.20) EUR - 'equal weight' Berenberg cuts Impax Asset ...