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Utilico Emerging Markets Trust: Announcement of shareholder-friendly initiatives
The Board of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc has announced the following update. As set out in the annual report for the ...
UPDATE: Bank of England lifts GDP forecast as votes 5-4 to cut rates
In the August Monetary Policy Report, the BoE forecast UK economic growth to hit 1.25% this year, slightly better than the central bank's previous estimate of 1%. However, this remains dependent on a ...
Just Group half year sales drop in "quieter" defined benefits market
Retirement income sales fell 13% to GBP2.16 billion from GBP2.47 billion. Defined benefit sales were down 13% on year, but "have outperformed a slower market that is expected to rebound strongly in ...
Serco flags North America and defence order strength as backs outlook
"We have delivered a strong performance in the first half. Revenue growth, profit and cash generation have all been robust, reflecting stronger organic growth, driven primarily by our North American ...
AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Epwin shares jump as accepts cash takeover bid
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Thursday.
SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Vanquis swings to profit as costs reduced
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.
Shares in Morgan Advanced Materials slump as forecasts low end profit
(Alliance News) - Morgan Advanced Materials PLC on Thursday warned full year profit would be at the bottom end of market expectations reflecting weak and challenging markets. In response, shares in ...
Hikma Pharmaceuticals keeps guidance despite lower core profit at interim
Hika kept its 2025 guidance unchanged, expecting 4% to 6% revenue growth and core operating profit of USD730 million to USD770 million. Revenue was USD3.13 billion in 2024, up 9% from 2023, and core ...
LONDON MARKET OPEN: London mixed ahead of UK interest rate decision
London stocks were mixed at Thursday's market open, as investors look to a UK interest rate decision at midday and weigh an acceleration in house prices during July. The FTSE 100 index opened down 33.
London open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE announcement
WPP fell sharply as the advertising agency reported a slump in half-year earnings as clients spent less and the use of artificial intelligence hit the bottom line. Operating profit fell 48% to £221m ...
Monthly first-time buyer mortgage payment down by GBP100 - Rightmove
(Alliance News) - The typical first-time buyer monthly mortgage payment has fallen by almost GBP100 from a year ago, Rightmove analysis showed on Thursday. The Milton Keynes, England-based real estate ...
CRH increases dividend as profit edges up 2% in second quarter
(Alliance News) - CRH PLC on Wednesday raised its dividend and reported modest profit growth in the second quarter of 2025, supported by higher revenue from Products sales.