National Grid Share News (NG.)

IN BRIEF: Weir appoints National Grid finance chief as a director

Weir Group PLC - London-based speciality chemicals and sustainable technology firm - Appoints National Grid PLC Chief Financial Officer Andy Agg as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately. Says he brings "significant" financial experience to the Weir board in light of his role as National Grid CFO. Also announces that Independent Non-Executive Director Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan will step down, effective from March 31, to pursue other opportunities. Weir Chair Barbara Jeremiah says: "Andy has built a long and successful career as a finance leader, and he brings to the board both his financial and commercial acumen, experience in leading significant transformation programmes and significant transactional experience. We look forward to working with Andy as we drive forward our strategic objectives for Weir."

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg raises Moneysupermarket.com to 'buy'

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

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks expected to start week up slightly amid PMIs

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open slightly higher on Monday, ahead of a slew of purchasing managers' index readings.

Gresham House Energy favours buyback over payout; commissioning slow

(Alliance News) - Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC on Thursday said it decided against declaring a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2023 as it continued to be hurt by a weak revenue environment.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Next; JPMorgan raises easyJet

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

Equinor, Orsted bid for better contract in NY offshore wind auction

Jan 26 (Reuters) - New York State said on Friday it received bids to supply power from three offshore wind projects in its expedited fourth solicitation that allowed developers to exit old contracts and re-offer projects at higher prices.

Equinor and Orsted among bidders in NY offshore wind auction

Jan 26 (Reuters) - New York state said on Friday it received bids to supply power from three offshore wind projects in its expedited fourth solicitation that allowed developers to exit old contracts and re-offer projects at higher prices.

Big turnout expected in New York offshore wind power auction

Jan 25 (Reuters) - Several offshore wind developers will likely bid in New York's fourth offshore wind solicitation by the Thursday deadline, including units of European energy firms Orsted, Equinor and BP.

Startup AiDash raises $50 million for tech using AI, satellites to spot wildfire risk

Jan 23 (Reuters) - A California startup using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellites to spot fire and weather risks on power lines, AiDash, reported on Tuesday it had raised $50 million in new funding, reflecting Silicon Valley efforts to create products that help energy companies adapt to climate change.

Shell approves plan to develop North Sea gas field

LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Shell has given the financial go-ahead for the development of the Victory gas field in the British North Sea, the latest development aimed at boosting the energy giant's production in the ageing basin.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP cuts HSBC; Peel Hunt raises Hammerson

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

M&S shares, Wall Street sell-off drag FTSE lower

U.S. inflation data sparks selloff

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FTSE 100 lags European peers as oil drags

Shell drops; flags Q4 writedown on Singapore assets

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UK stocks log weekly losses, kicking off 2024 on grim note

Endeavour Mining drops on ousting CEO

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FTSE 100 rebounds as Next outweighs slump in JD Sports

Next shines on profit forecast hike

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