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Taylor Wimpey backs outlook as house sales and order book tick higher
Taylor Wimpey PLC on Wednesday reiterated annual guidance reflecting good demand for houses in the year so far. The Buckinghamshire, England-based housebuilder said the Spring selling season has ...
Glencore keeps annual guidance, but copper output starts year slowly
While copper had a slow start to the year, Glencore expects the first quarter to be the lowest quarter, and a significantly stronger performance is anticipated over the remainder of the year. In coal, ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: Stocks down but tariff change lifts mood
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open slightly down on Wednesday, following news of Donald Trump's move to reduce tariffs on carmakers.
EARNINGS: Focusrite reports double-digit decline in half-year profit
The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Focusrite PLC - High Wycombe, England-based supplier of hardware ...
Jet2 shares jump on GBP250 million share buyback, in-line earnings
(Alliance News) - Jet2 PLC on Tuesday started a share buyback programme worth up to GBP250 million, as it said profit on an adjusted basis in its recent financial year will meet market expectations.
SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Pinewood wins Volkswagen Japan contract
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.
London open: FTSE nudges down amid earnings flurry
Howden Joinery surged as it announced plans to open 20 to 25 new depots in the UK this year and refurbish around 60 older locations and said that trading in the first four months of the year was in ...
Government says UK will not "choose between US and EU"
(Alliance News) - The UK will not have to "choose" between Europe and America, the government insisted amid leaks of a mooted UK-EU agreement on "free and open trade" in the face of US President ...
Marlowe expects to post decline in earnings; acquires SludgeTek
(Alliance News) - Marlowe PLC on Monday said it expects to report a decline in earnings during its most recent financial year, and announced its acquisition of SludgeTek Ltd.
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks still high after "weekend light on drama"
The London-based professional services provider reported pretax profit of GBP1.0 million for 2024, against the prior year's GBP2.9 million loss. Revenue rose to GBP60.4 million from GBP52.3 million, ...
Cadogan swings to 2024 loss but eyes growth in power projects
Chief Executive Officer Fady Khallouf said Cadogan maintained operational stability despite "tremendous challenges" linked to the conflict. Production from its Blazhiv field in western Ukraine ...
Elixirr International touts profit growth; eyes Main Market listing
(Alliance News) - Elixirr International PLC on Monday reported a rise in profit during 2024 amid revenue growth, as it also eyes a Main Market listing for later in 2025. The London-based business ...