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London pre-open: Stocks seen steady; UK economy grows more than expected
The FTSE 100 company said it had advanced major infrastructure projects, including offshore wind connections and transmission upgrades in both the UK and US, while securing supply chains for a £60bn ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: London called down as foreign funding falls
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set to open slightly lower on Thursday, as new figures show foreign investment in the UK fell during 2024. IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open down 2.3 ...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes cautious approach to EU "reset"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is treading a fine line on UK-EU relations as hard-right populists make gains at a time when Brexit and immigration remain toxic issues in Britain. The Labour leader will ...
Vinanz secures USD4 million funding at "just the right time"
Under the agreement, Vinanz will repay each amount, plus 5% annual interest, 12 months after the drawdown date. Shares in Vinanz closed up 10% to 15.12 pence in London on Wednesday. Comments and ...
AdvancedAdvT to acquire workforce management software provider HFX
(Alliance News) - AdvancedAdvT Ltd on Wednesday announced it has agreed to acquire HFX Ltd, a cloud-based workforce management software-as-a-service solution provider.
Marshalls hails "strengthened customer relationships" as revenue grows
(Alliance News) - Marshalls PLC on Wednesday said it was well positioned to swiftly respond to improving activity levels, as it highlighted revenue was up on-year, just before holding its annual ...
Vistry shares fall as forward order book declines in year to date
(Alliance News) - Vistry Group PLC on Wednesday announced a lower forward order book, but noted strengthening demand from the private rented sector market. The Kent, England-based house builder said ...
Savills hails "significantly improved" underlying pipeline; revenue up
Savills noted "renewed investor interest in prime core office stock throughout Europe". Notably, leasing revenue jumped 20% in the first quarter. Savills said most prime residential markets remained ...
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts AB Foods; JPMorgan raises Mondi
JPMorgan raises Mondi to 'overweight' (neutral) - price target 1,430 (1,435) pence Exane BNP starts Hikma Pharmaceutical with 'outperform' - price target 2,650 pence ...
UK government urged to reassess reliance on US for security
Matt Western, who leads the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, urged the government on Wednesday to reassess the UK's reliance on the US as it prepares to publish a new national ...
Keller has decent start to 2025 despite "less buoyant" North America
The geotechnical engineering firm maintained expectations for 2025, after trading in the first four months maintained "the momentum achieved in recent years". The update came ahead of its annual ...
London pre-open: Stocks seen down; Burberry, Compass results in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, as investors braced for a deluge of earnings from the likes of Burberry, Compass ...