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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: US and Iran reportedly closer to peace deal
6 May 2026

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: US and Iran reportedly closer to peace deal

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were firmly in the green at midday on Wednesday, as the US and Iran reportedly draw closer to a permanent cea...

Market News BP + 20 more shares
Diageo's US problems temper sales boost from Guinness, World Cup
6 May 2026

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

* North American weakness drags on surprise Q3 growth

Food & Beverages Diageo + 2 more shares
WINNERS & LOSERS: Trainline profit up but warns on near-term headwinds
6 May 2026

WINNERS & LOSERS: Trainline profit up but warns on near-term headwinds

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

Jesuits in Britain consider divesting from Rio Tinto over environmental concerns
6 May 2026

Jesuits in Britain consider divesting from Rio Tinto over environmental concerns

May 6 (Reuters) - The Jesuits in ​Britain, a ⁠Catholic religious order, may sell ​its stake in Rio Tinto following unsuccessful engagement with the mi...

Equinor shares fall as cash flow miss outweighs record output, soaring prices
6 May 2026

Equinor shares fall as cash flow miss outweighs record output, soaring prices

* Adjusted pretax profit $9.77 billion vs forecast $9.0 billion

Corporate News Equinor + 3 more shares
Resilient US helps Ahold Delhaize top profit forecast, but CEO change knocks shares
6 May 2026

Resilient US helps Ahold Delhaize top profit forecast, but CEO change knocks shares

May 6 (Reuters) - Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize on Wednesday ​reported ‌first-quarter core profit above market expectations, citing resilience of i...

Watchdog flags risks in banks' growing private credit ties
6 May 2026

Watchdog flags risks in banks' growing private credit ties

* FSB warns of rising defaults, concentration, and lack of transparency in private ​credit market

Banking HSBC Holdings + 2 more shares
Diageo toasts strong quarter, shares spark
6 May 2026

Diageo toasts strong quarter, shares spark

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Guinness-owner Diageo fizzed on Wednesday, after the drinks giant reported better-than-expected third-quarter growth, fue...

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane raises Spirax, UBS cuts Fermi
6 May 2026

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane raises Spirax, UBS cuts Fermi

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

Ahold Delhaize hires Kingfisher's Garnier to replace Muller as CEO
6 May 2026

Ahold Delhaize hires Kingfisher's Garnier to replace Muller as CEO

(Alliance News) - Ahold Delhaize NV on Wednesday said it has hired the head of Kingfisher PLC to be its new chief executive officer, replacing Frans M...

Smith & Nephew retains outlook despite creaking US knee implant sales
6 May 2026

Smith & Nephew retains outlook despite creaking US knee implant sales

(Alliance News) - Smith & Nephew PLC on Wednesday reported broadly in line first quarter sales figures with strength in Sports Medicine offsetting wea...

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 climbs, miners rise on gold boost
6 May 2026

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 climbs, miners rise on gold boost

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday, following the latest de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, and ahead...

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UK's Next to offset Iran war costs with price rises overseas
6 May 2026

UK's Next to offset Iran war costs with price rises overseas

* Plans price rises of up to 8% in ​markets outside ⁠Europe

Next nudges up profit outlook but takes extra costs from Middle East
6 May 2026

Next nudges up profit outlook but takes extra costs from Middle East

(Alliance News) - Next PLC on Wednesday raised annual pretax profit guidance after a strong start to the financial year, although growth slowed during...

Diageo sales beat forecast but North America "biggest challenge"
6 May 2026

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 weak...

Corporate News Tesco + 2 more shares