PureTech Share News (PRTC)

TOP NEWS: Centrica warms up for FTSE 100 as Royal Mail sent packing

(Alliance News) - FTSE Russell confirmed on Wednesday that the following changes will take effect to its UK indices from the market open on Monday, June 20 after completing its quarterly review.

Centrica and Johnson Matthey indicated to join FTSE 100, Asos in 250

(Alliance News) - British Gas-owner Centrica PLC and chemical firm Johnson Matthey PLC are set to return to the FTSE 100 index next month, replacing television broadcaster ITV PLC and postal operator Royal Mail PLC, according to indicative changes released by FTSE Russell on Tuesday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Pound slips as BoE opts for quarter-point hike

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher, while the pound was flat, on Thursday, after the Bank of England as expected raised UK interest rates by a quarter percentage point.

IN BRIEF: PureTech shares rise as unveils USD50 million share buyback

PureTech Health PLC - Boston, Massachusetts-based clinical-stage biotherapeutics - Approves share buyback of up to USD50 million. Programme follows "follows consultation with shareholders and is consistent with PureTech's capital allocation strategy and stated approach to drive additional value for its shareholders," company says. PureTech says it had USD413.2 million of net cash and cash equivalents at March 31. Given size of balance sheet, PureTech is confident it can return capital to shareholders and also maintain "sufficient cash on hand to deliver" on strategic priorities.

PureTech to buy back up to $50m of shares

(Sharecast News) - PureTech Health has announced a $50m share buyback programme, sending shares in the FTSE 250 biotech sharply higher.

PureTech entity Gelesis reports positive data for weight loss drug

(Alliance News) - Boston-based biotechnology company PureTech Health PLC's founded entity Gelesis Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that its weight loss drug showed positive responses in adults in clinical trials.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Bank of America cuts Melrose, raises Spectris

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

TRADING UPDATES: Billington faces headwinds; Immotion plans spin-off

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

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

TRADING UPDATES: BlueRock output rises; Watkin Jones profit to fall

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

TRADING UPDATES: Gore Street fundraise; Pathfinder mulls disposal

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

TRADING UPDATES: Angle US lab boost; Corcel to capitalise on nickel

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

IN BRIEF: PureTech Health operations chief buys GBP50,000 in shares

IN BRIEF: PureTech Health operations chief buys GBP50,000 in shares

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman starts Ceres at Sell, ITM at Neutral

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman starts Ceres at Sell, ITM at Neutral

PureTech entity Gelesis starts trading on New York Stock Exchange

PureTech entity Gelesis starts trading on New York Stock Exchange