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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 outperforms on boost from utilities

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely lower at midday on Wednesday, as investors nervously eyed two key pieces of US inflation data, though the FTSE 100 pushed higher thanks to gains amongst its utility stocks.

Centrica launches GBP200 million first tranche of share buyback

(Alliance News) - Centrica PLC on Tuesday said it has appointed investment bankers Goldman Sachs International to conduct a GBP200 million first tranche of its new share buyback programme.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks fall but dollar rises on unease

(Alliance News) - European stocks suffered another underwhelming day on Wednesday, with sizeable uncertainty hanging over global equity markets as the final quarter of a tricky year approaches.

London close: Stocks finish choppy session in the red

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets presented a downbeat picture at the close of Wednesday's trading session.

Bank of America ML downgrades Centrica, says shares approaching fair value

(Sharecast News) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgraded Centrica to 'equalweight' from 'overweight' on Wednesday and said it would switch into SSE, Engie or Fortum.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks fall on higher for longer rate worries

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were in the red at midday on Wednesday as markets remained uneasy about the prospect of global interest rates staying elevated for longer.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Derwent, British Land, GPE

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

Liberum starts Centrica at 'sell'

(Sharecast News) - Liberum initiated coverage of British Gas owner Centrica on Wednesday with a 'sell' rating and 150p price target.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen cuts BAE; BoA resumes IHG with 'buy'

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

Crisis-hit NatWest picks Haythornthwaite as chairman

Ocado chair set to take over as NatWest chair in April

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UPDATE: NatWest confirms Ocado's Haythornthwaite as chair from April

(Alliance News) - NatWest Group PLC on Wednesday confirmed it has appointed Rick Haythornthwaite as its new chair from April 15 next year, the move coming less than two months after the bank replaced its chief executive amid a row over the de-banking of UK politician Nigel Farage.

PRESS: NatWest picks former Centrica chair as new chair - Sky News

(Alliance News) - Rick Haythornthwaite, former chair of British Gas-owner Centrica PLC, will succeed Howard Davies as chair of NatWest Group PLC, Sky News reported on Wednesday.

Shell to sell home energy business in UK, Germany to Octopus Energy

LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Shell said on Friday it would sell its home energy business in the UK and Germany to British energy supplier Octopus Energy Group as part of a deal in which the two companies explore a partnership on EV charging. Returns in the British energy retail sector have been under pressure over the past few years as companies have struggled with soaring wholesale costs and a cap on prices they can charge customers imposed by regulator Ofgem.

Temple Bar laments "miserly" UK valuations but promises long-term wins

(Alliance News) - Temple Bar Investment Trust PLC on Friday said its net asset value saw a moderate half-year increase, and that its "fundamentally sound" portfolio will eventually bear fruit despite the tough backdrop.