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UK manufacturing sector struggles in April on US tariff worry
(Alliance News) - The UK manufacturing economy remained in downturn territory at the start of the second-quarter, numbers on Thursday showed, hurt by trade uncertainty and rising cost pressure.
Rolls-Royce on track in 2025 as seeks to mitigate impact of tariffs
(Alliance News) - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC on Thursday backed its full-year outlook as it reported a good start to 2025 despite the uncertainties associated with US trade tariffs.
London pre-open: Stocks to hit four-week high on tech earnings, US-Ukraine deal
In UK corporate news, Lloyds Bank increased its bad debt provision in the first quarter citing downside risks from the impact of US tariffs. The UK lender lifted its impairment charge to £309m from ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: Stocks up as Labor Day quiets global markets
Stock markets in China, France, Germany and other countries are closed on Thursday for Labour Day. IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open up 62.9 points, 0.7%, on Thursday. The index of London ...
PureTech Health swings to profit in 2024, eyes long-term growth
PureTech Health PLC on Wednesday hailed "a defining year" as it reported a swing to profit amid higher revenue in 2024. PureTech is a London-based biotechnology company focused on developing therapies ...
Spectris expects "strong" 2025 growth despite lower 1st quarter sales
(Alliance News) - Spectris PLC on Wednesday reported a decline in its sales during the first quarter, but expects "strong progress" for 2025. Spectris is a London-based provider of high-tech ...
Ireland inflation rises to 2.0% in April; joblessness down at 4.1%
On a monthly basis, harmonised CPI inflation was 0.4% in April, slowed from 0.7% in March. Separately, the CSO said Ireland's unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in April from 4.4% in March, though the ...
London midday: FTSE 100 rally continues, but gains limited
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 continued its march higher on Wednesday - marking its longest winning streak in more than eight years - though upside was limited on the back of gloomy data from China ...
Coca-Cola HBC first quarter sales growth driven by Emerging Markets
Coca-Cola HBC AG on Wednesday said it has made a strong start to the year but expects the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment to remain "challenging and unpredictable". The Zug, ...
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EARNINGS: Animalcare sees profit growth; Star Energy swings to loss
The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Animalcare Group PLC - York, England-based supplier of veterinary ...
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.