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London stocks gain on upbeat corporate earnings

FTSE 100 up 0.4%, FTSE 250 adds 0.6%

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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe up as overlooks New York tech sell-off

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 supported by some promising corporate updates.

National Grid raises underlying earnings guidance on accounting change

(Alliance News) - National Grid PLC on Thursday raised its guidance for underlying earnings per share, following an accounting change.

National Grid raises underlying EPS guidance on accounting change

(Sharecast News) - National Grid has lifted its profit guidance for the year to 31 March after an accounting change due to a tax relief change announced by the government.

National Grid files three-year rate plan for New York gas businesses

(Alliance News) - National Grid PLC on Wednesday said it filed a joint proposal with the New York Public Service Commission for a rate settlement.

UK equities muted as risk appetite fades after recent gains; DS Smith, Diploma jump

DS Smith surges on deal discussions with International Paper

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NextEnergy Solar's energy storage asset starts commercial operations

(Alliance News) - NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd on Tuesday said Camilla, its maiden 50 megawatt energy storage asset in Scotland, has successfully started operations.

Extra GBP58 billion funding for GB electricity grid needed — report

(Alliance News) - An additional GBP58 billion will need to be invested in Great Britain's electricity grid in the first half of the next decade to ensure that it can supply the power to keep homes and businesses going, a new report has found.

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.