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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE shrugs off political drama as oil price dips

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed higher on Thursday as ongoing political uncertainty was offset by encouraging UK GDP data, a cooling oil price and easing gilt yields.

WINNERS & LOSERS: 3i Group plummets; Spire jumps on takeover approach

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness, World Cup

* North American weakness drags on surprise Q3 growth

Diageo sales beat forecast but North America "biggest challenge"

(Alliance News) - Diageo PLC on Wednesday backed its annual outlook and reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales, despite spirits market weakness in the US.

Iran war yet to push up UK grocery prices, says Worldpanel

(Adds table, detail paragraphs 3, 6 to 10) * Grocery inflation ​3.8% in ⁠four weeks to April 19, says Worldpanel * Was ​4.3% in previous four-week period * UK grocery sales up 0.9% year-on-yea...

UK grocery inflation eases as shoppers seek deals amid price fears

(Alliance News) - UK grocery inflation eased to its lowest level in a year in April, but shoppers are increasingly turning to promotions amid concerns about the impact of the Middle East conflict on e...

UK grocery inflation eases to 3.8% in April, says Worldpanel

LONDON, April ​28 (Reuters) - ⁠UK grocery ​inflation fell to 3.8% ​in ‌the ⁠four weeks to ⁠April 19 ​from 4.3% in the previous period, ​researcher ‌Worldpanel by Numerator said on ​Tuesday, providing...

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP initiates coverage; UBS cuts SSP

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

UK grocery inflation eases to year-low - Worldpanel

(Sharecast News) - Grocery inflation fell to a year-low in April, industry data showed on Tuesday, despite the spike in global energy prices following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

UK drivers' dash for fuel at start of Iran war boosts retail sales

* UK retail sales volumes +0.7% m/m

UK retail sales rise 0.7% in March

LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - British ​retail ⁠sales rose by 0.7% ​in March, according to the first set of ​official ‌figures on how the sector fared after the ⁠start of the Iran ⁠war which has pushed...

Europe Inc outlook improves, but still points to paltry earnings

April 23 (Reuters) - ⁠The outlook for European corporate earnings has ​slightly improved, with most companies set to report slight profit growth for the first quarter, the latest LSEG I/B/E/S ​forecas...

Sainsbury's calls for UK government help on food sector energy costs

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - The British government should ​step in ⁠to support the food ​sector to offset the impact of high energy costs caused by the Iran war ​and ‌help keep a lid on grocery infla...

Sainsbury's echoes Tesco warning over Iran war, hitting its shares

* 2025/26 retail underlying profit down 1.1%

Sainsbury's echoes Tesco warning as Iran war weighs on outlook

LONDON, ​April ⁠23 (Reuters) - British ​supermarket group Sainsbury’s ​warned ‌on ⁠Thursday that ⁠uncertainty ​around how the Iran ​war ‌will affect ​consumers is ‌clouding its outlook and ‌could drag...

Britain's JD Sports says chairman Higginson to step down

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - British ​sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion said on Wednesday its ​chairman ‌Andrew Higginson will step down from the ⁠role in July.

WINNERS & LOSERS: Energy stocks rise with oil; Renishaw ups guidance

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Monday.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche cuts Workspace; Keefe cuts NatWest

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: