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UK's FTSE 100 slips ahead of Fed outcome, energy stocks weigh

FTSE 100 down 0.3%, FTSE 250 off 0.2%

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New York says it is not moving forward with three offshore wind farms

April 19 (Reuters) - New York State on Friday stalled three major offshore wind-energy projects after General Electric Vernova changed the turbine design, which the state said "materially altered" the plans.

New York fails to reach contracts with 3 major offshore wind farms

April 19 (Reuters) - A New York state agency on Friday said it had failed to reach final contract agreements with the developers of three major offshore wind projects, blaming a decision by General Electric to scrap plans for a new turbine.

UK's FTSE 100 rises as traders ramp up rate cut bets

BoE's Ramsden more confident UK inflation risks are ebbing

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London close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel Hunt starts NatWest and Barclays at 'buy'

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

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."