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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 hits high; oil jumps on US-Iran tension
27 Feb 2026

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 hits high; oil jumps on US-Iran tension

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 outperformed European and US peers on Friday, ending a record-breaking week at another new high.

UPDATE: IAG to launch promised EUR500 million buyback
27 Feb 2026

UPDATE: IAG to launch promised EUR500 million buyback

(Alliance News) - International Consolidated Airlines Group SA on Friday afternoon announced the launch of its latest share buyback programme.

Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to lead UK banking regulator
27 Feb 2026

Barclays executive Katharine Braddick to lead UK banking regulator

(Alliance News) - An executive at Barclays PLC is to take over as the head of the UK's banking watchdog, in a move expected to underscore UK governmen...

South Africa cuts electricity tariffs for struggling ferrochrome firms
27 Feb 2026

South Africa cuts electricity tariffs for struggling ferrochrome firms

Feb 27 (Reuters) - ​South ⁠Africa's power ​utility Eskom on Friday ​announced ‌a further ⁠29% reduction in ⁠electricity prices for ​two distressed fer...

Wizz Air shares slip after Indigo funds sells GBP125 million stake
27 Feb 2026

Wizz Air shares slip after Indigo funds sells GBP125 million stake

(Alliance News) - Shares in Wizz Air Holdings PLC fell on Friday after Indigo Partners LLC reported the sale of a GBP125 million chunk of the low-cost...

Corporate News Wizz Air + 1 more share
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 draws closer to 11,000 mark
27 Feb 2026

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 draws closer to 11,000 mark

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher midday on Friday, following news of a "significant decrease" in UK home sales and as investors ey...

Market News Hardide + 2 more shares
British Airways owner IAG beats profit estimates, but shares drop on outlook fears
27 Feb 2026

British Airways owner IAG beats profit estimates, but shares drop on outlook fears

Feb 27 (Reuters) - ​British ‌Airways owner IAG reported better-than-expected annual profit on Friday, helped by lower fuel costs and demand strength o...

Elliott says there's 'still an opportunity for further value-enhancing actions' by LSEG
27 Feb 2026

Elliott says there's 'still an opportunity for further value-enhancing actions' by LSEG

(Sharecast News) - Elliott Investment Management said on Friday that The London Stock Exchange Group can still do more after the company announced a &...

Pearson says its AI delivers better grades, general AI does not
27 Feb 2026

Pearson says its AI delivers better grades, general AI does not

LONDON, Feb ​27 (Reuters) - ‌British education company Pearson said its use of AI in its education courses was delivering better outcomes for ⁠student...

Rightmove shares rise as profit grows, ups dividend and posts buyback
27 Feb 2026

Rightmove shares rise as profit grows, ups dividend and posts buyback

(Alliance News) - Rightmove PLC on Friday announced a total dividend for 2025 that was higher than expected, alongside a share buyback programme as it...

Corporate News Rightmove + 3 more shares
Intertek expands South American footprint with purchase in Colombia
27 Feb 2026

Intertek expands South American footprint with purchase in Colombia

(Alliance News) - Intertek Group PLC on Friday said it has acquired Colombian business QTEST for an undisclosed amount.

Pearson retains confidence despite profit slip; names new finance head
27 Feb 2026

Pearson retains confidence despite profit slip; names new finance head

(Alliance News) - Pearson PLC on Friday posted lower annual profit, but nonetheless raised its dividend and reaffirmed confidence in future growth.

GKN owner Melrose flags softer 2026 sales on supply-chain bottlenecks
27 Feb 2026

GKN owner Melrose flags softer 2026 sales on supply-chain bottlenecks

Feb ​27 (Reuters) - ‌Melrose Industries on Friday forecast softer-than-expected 2026 revenue due to sector-wide supply chain constraints and tariff un...

Corporate News Melrose + 1 more share
Melrose 2025 profit climbs but shares slump as guidance underwhelms
27 Feb 2026

Melrose 2025 profit climbs but shares slump as guidance underwhelms

(Alliance News) - Aerospace firm Melrose Industries PLC on Friday said it will buy back GBP175 million worth of shares in the next year, after "anothe...