

* BT adds 2.2 million fibre connections, now covers over two-thirds βof UK β homes


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


* Middle East conflict drives up fuel costs, impacting easyJet's outlook


(Alliance News) - AJ Bell PLC shares jumped on Thursday as it hailed an "excellent financial performance" in its first half as earnings jumped.


(Alliance News) - ICG PLC on Thursday reported an increased total dividend, as it said it is experiencing "clear demand" from institutional allocators...


(Alliance News) - Convatec Group PLC on Thursday said it was on track to deliver 2026 guidance after a "good start to the year".


(Alliance News) - LondonMetric Property PLC on Thursday reported lower annual profit despite higher rental income and revenue, as it warned macro unce...


* Second-quarter sales growth slows to 1.8%, further easing to β1.1% recently


(Alliance News) - Autotrader Group PLC on Thursday announced plans for a GBP500 million share buyback, and boosted its dividend, but shares fell as an...


(Alliance News) - easyJet PLC on Thursday reported a wider interim loss, and said it has seen strong late bookings for the second half but higher fuel...


(Sharecast News) - Investment platform AJ Bell lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday as it hailed an "excellent" first-half performance, with recor...


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


(Alliance News) - Sage Group PLC on Thursday guided full-year revenue growth, as it upped its interim dividend amid improved first-half profit.


(Sharecast News) - Shares in Qinetiq surged on Thursday as the UK defence company reported a big jump in its order book and extended its share buyback...


(Alliance News) - BT Group PLC on Thursday raised its dividend and set out a new payout policy as it reported higher full-year profit.