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TOP NEWS: Johnson refuses to rule out UK windfall tax on energy firms

(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a windfall tax on the profits of energy companies to help relieve the pressure of the cost-of-living squeeze.

UK's FTSE 100 rises on commodity stocks rally, Compass earnings boost

May 11 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday as energy and mining shares rallied on the back of higher commodity prices and Compass Group posted a strong earnings report.

Angola aims to fulfil OPEC+ commitments amid dwindling oil output

CAPE TOWN, May 11 (Reuters) - Angola's crude oil production is forecast at an average of 1.14 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, down from 2021 production of 1.2 million bpd, but the country aims to fulfil its commitments to OPEC+, the oil minister said on Wednesday.

Angola aims to fulfil OPEC+ commitments amid dwindling oil output

CAPE TOWN, May 11 (Reuters) - Angola's crude oil production is forecast at an average of 1.14 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, down from the 1.2 million bpd it produced the previous year, but the country aims to fulfil its commitments to OPEC, the oil minister said on Wednesday.

U.S. to kick off latest offshore wind auction for Carolina coast

May 11 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Wednesday will hold a wind energy auction for two areas off the coast of North and South Carolina, its second such offering this year.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman raises Watches of Switzerland to 'buy'

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

Norway to ramp up offshore wind in drive to go green

OSLO, May 11 (Reuters) - Norway unveiled plans on Wednesday for a major expansion in offshore wind energy by 2040, aiming to turn a country that has built its wealth on oil and gas into an exporter of renewable electricity.

Financials and healthcare shares lift FTSE 100

May 10 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday, boosted by financials and healthcare stocks, a day after worries around recession risks, higher interest rates, and extended COVID-19 lockdowns in China triggered a bruising sell-off on the blue-chip index.

Tesco chair calls for windfall tax on energy firms

(Sharecast News) - Tesco chairman John Allan on Tuesday said there was an "overwhelming case" for a windfall tax on energy companies to help ease the cost-of-living crisis for most Britons.

"Overwhelming need" for windfall tax on energy firms - Tesco chair

(Alliance News) - The chair of Tesco PLC has said there is an "overwhelming need" for a windfall tax on energy companies after seeing the supermarket's customers "extremely stretched".

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe stages rebound after Wall Street sell-off

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was marching higher on Tuesday morning with a broad-based rally leaving only a handful of stocks in the red.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks sink amid fear of inflation and its cure

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Friday as concerns over rising interest rates and surging inflation plague investors.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks down; IAG slumps after first-quarter miss

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday following heavy selling in New York on Thursday, while International Consolidated Airlines fell sharply after missing market forecasts.

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