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LONDON MARKET OPEN: New Year begins largely green amid slew of PMIs

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly up on Tuesday, the first day of trading in 2024, reacting to slightly improved factory activity in China, with more manufacturing PMIs from major economies due.

Airtel Africa promotes former Bharti Airtel executive to be next CEO

(Alliance News) - Airtel Africa PLC on Tuesday said it has named Sunil Taldar as its new boss, replacing Olusegun Ogunsanya who will step down from the chief executive post later in 2024 after roughly three years in the role.

LONDON BRIEFING: AstraZeneca, Sanofi's RSV treatment approved in China

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are expected to open higher on Tuesday, reacting to a slight expansion in manufacturing activity in China and ahead of a slew of manufacturing PMI data including for the UK.

Airtel Africa CEO to retire

(Sharecast News) - Telecoms operator Airtel Africa said chief executive Olusegun Ogunsanya would be retiring and replaced by Sunil Taldar in the middle of the year.

Airtel Africa CEO to retire

(Sharecast News) - Telecoms operator Airtel Africa said chief executive Olusegun Ogunsanya would be retiring and replaced by Sunil Taldar in the middle of the year.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Baltic Classifieds CEO sells GBP9 million in shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Director dealings: Airtel shareholder crosses 15pc threshold, BT CFO sells stock

(Sharecast News) - Two significant director dealings were disclosed to the market on Thursday, with one of Airtel Africa's shareholders crossing the 15% holding threshold, while BT's finance chief sold a chunk of his holding.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan lowers IAG; Exane BNP cuts Vodafone

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

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: M&S Non-Exec Potter buys GBP124,000 in shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises Smith & Nephew to 'buy'

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

London close: Stocks higher after flurry of corporate updates

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing with gains as investors assessed corporate results and awaited significant central bank policy updates.

TOP NEWS: Airtel Africa raises dividend as operating profit rises

(Alliance News) - Airtel Africa PLC on Monday hailed a higher operational profit amid increased revenue, while statutory profit fell after the Nigerian naira devalued sharply in June.

Airtel Africa reports customer growth, naira devaluation bites

(Sharecast News) - Airtel Africa reported robust first-half growth in both operating key performance indicators (KPIs) on Monday, as its total customer base jumped 9.7% to 147.7 million customers, although its financial figures were hit by the Nigerian central bank's currency devaluation in the summer.