Aib Group Share News (AIBG)

Irish government relaxes rules around bankers' pay and bonuses

(Alliance News) - The Irish government has approved plans to ease restrictions on pay and bonuses for staff at three banks bailed out by the Irish State.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Spirax-Sarco and cuts Halma

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

NextEnergy Solar Fund shares rise on portfolio performance

(Alliance News) - NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd on Monday said it was optimistic about the performance of its portfolio in the context of residual headwinds from a volatile domestic energy market.

IN BRIEF: Irish government sells 5% of AIB, cutting majority to 57%

AIB Group PLC- Dublin-based bank - The Irish government further trims its majority holding in AIB, selling a 5% stake, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe announces. Ireland now owns 57% of the lender, down from 62%. Goldman Sachs International, Goodbody Stockbrokers and JP Morgan Securities act as joint bookrunners for the placing. Shares are sold at EUR2.96 each, raising EUR396.6 million for Irish taxpayers. The money will be passed from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to the Irish exchequer. Dublin won't sell any further shares for at least 90 days, or for 60 days under its trading plan.

LONDON BRIEFING: AB Foods share buyback; Persimmon sales rate weakens

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are seen opening lower on Tuesday, as a cautious start to the week continues, with focus shifting to US politics.

Ireland central bank may delay withdrawal of Ulster Bank and KBC

(Alliance News) - Ireland's Central Bank Governor has indicated that it could take measures to delay the withdrawal of two banks from the Irish market as customers face difficulties in making the switch to new providers.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Liberum cuts boohoo; JPMorgan cuts Ocado

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Auto Trader; Berenberg likes Next 15

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Centrica and Drax to 'buy'

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

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Cloudbreak survey promising; AIB income up

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

AIB on track to meet annual outlook on strong quarterly momentum

(Alliance News) - AIB Group PLC on Friday recorded "strong" profitability and loan growth in the third quarter.

LONDON BRIEFING: IAG back in black; Glencore lowers annual outlook

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London look set to end the week on the back foot on Friday, following an as-expected rate hike from the European Central Bank but better-than-expected economic growth in the US.

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank cuts Ascential to 'hold'

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

Irish government plans to sell more shares in Dublin-based bank AIB

(Alliance News) - Irish Department of Finance on Friday said its AIB Group PLC share disposal trading plan has resumed, following a "lock-up" period.