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TRADING UPDATES: Sorted renews M&S deal; Tribe completes drill build

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

UK's FTSE 100 edges higher as retailers stocks climb

Petershill Partners up on mulling share buyback plan

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 closes higher on busy corporate day

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Tuesday, as investors are waiting to see a key inflation reading from the US on Friday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 flat amid China-West tension

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 recovered slightly from a tricky morning on Tuesday to trade flat heading into the afternoon, though simmering global tensions have kept a lid on its progress in the early part of the week.

Ocado Retail sales rise as sharper prices win customers

Q1 revenue up 10.6%

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Ocado Retail trading well despite frosty relationship between partners

(Alliance News) - The turnaround at Ocado Retail Ltd appears to be "bearing fruit" despite a "fractious" relationship between the two partners, AJ Bell's Investment Director Russ Mould said on Tuesday.

Ocado, M&S still talking over final Ocado Retail payment, says jv CEO

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TOP NEWS: Ocado Retail backs outlook after strong start to 2024

(Alliance News) - Ocado Retail Ltd on Tuesday said sales had grown strongly at the start of 2024 boosted by a broader product range and price cuts.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks continue slow-down amid global tensions

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Tuesday as a slow start to the week continues, with investors having simmering global tensions to be mindful of.

Ocado, M&S still talking over final payment for Ocado Retail JV-CEO

LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - Conversations between Ocado and Marks & Spencer over the final payment for the pair's Ocado Retail joint venture are ongoing, said Ocado Retail's chief executive Hannah Gibson. (Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Kate Holton)

TOP NEWS: Grocery inflation hits 2-year low while sales get Easter boost

(Alliance News) - Grocery price inflation eased further in March, while early Easter treats gave sales a boost, new data showed on Tuesday.

Ocado Retail sees strong first-quarter growth

(Sharecast News) - Ocado Group reported strong trading at its Ocado Retail venture in the first quarter on Tuesday, with an 8.1% year-on-year increase in total item volumes propelling retail revenue to £645.3m, itself up 10.6%.

Ocado Retail quarterly sales up 10.6% as it wins more customers

LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - British online supermarket Ocado Retail kept its guidance for its 2023-24 year after reporting a 10.6% increase in revenue in its latest quarter that reflected growth in customer numbers. (Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)

PRESS: M&S and HSBC planning loyalty "superapp", seven-year deal — Sky

(Alliance News) - Marks & Spencer Group PLC and HSBC Holdings PLC are preparing plans to announce a new seven-year deal that includes the creation of a loyalty "superapp", Sky News reported Sunday.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks mixed ahead of US inflation data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed mixed Monday, as investors nervously look ahead to some key data from the UK and US, which could help shape the latest interest rate decisions.