

(Sharecast News) - Shares in pub operator Mitchells & Butlers slumped on Thursday as it reported a slowdown in second quarter sales as consumers reine...


(Alliance News) - BT Group reports higher annual profit, raises its dividend and sets out a new payout plan. Smiths Group cuts its outlook, but Sage l...


(Sharecast News) - Clay bricks and concrete building products manufacturer Ibstock said it still expects to meet market forecasts despite a weak start...


(Sharecast News) - Edinburgh Investment Trust reported positive annual returns and raised its dividend by 11.1% on Thursday, although it underperforme...


* Defence stocks lead sector gains


(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 rallied into the close on Wednesday and the oil price fell on fresh hopes for progress in peace talks between the US an...


May 20 (Reuters) - UK shares closed higher on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected April inflation reading tempered some interest-rate-hike bets,...


(Alliance News) - Blackrock Greater Europe Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday reported an unchanged dividend and improved first-half total return, alth...


(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its 'neutral' rating on Standard Chartered on Wednesday after the company's investor update a day earlier.




(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:


(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lifted its price target on IG Group on Wednesday to 1,750p from 1,650p after the online trading provider upgraded its...


(Sharecast News) - Bloomsbury Publishing posted improved annual profits on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in its academic and professional arm.