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Stress test shows top 8 UK banks have enough capital, says Bank of England

LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Wednesday its annual stress test of eight major lenders showed that each could cope with rising interest rates in a stressed environment, and none would need to submit a revised capital plan.

World Bank names CEOs to help bring private funds to climate, development finance

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday named 15 chief executive officers including financiers and asset managers to a group launched by the lender's president, Ajay Banga, aiming to marshal more private capital to combat climate change and boost investment in developing countries.

World Bank chief names CEOs to aid climate finance 'lab' effort

WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday named the 15 chief executive officers including financiers and asset managers who will make up a group launched by the lender's president, Ajay Banga, to marshal more private capital to combat climate change.

UK's FTSE 100 gains on energy boost; real estate stocks slip

Water utility firms rise on Thames Water news

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UK's FTSE 100 hits three-month low as rate hike worries grip

United Utilities jumps after MS upgrade

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IN BRIEF: Capita extends revolving credit facility to end of 2026

Capita PLC - London-based process outsourcing and professional services company - Extends the maturity of its revolving credit facility by just over two years to December 31, 2026 from August 31, 2024. The available facility is for GBP284 million, reducing to GBP250 million by January 1, 2025. The facility was arranged by seven lenders. These comprised two new banking partners, Standard Chartered PLC and the London branch of Bank of China Ltd, plus five existing lenders, including Barclays Bank PLC and Lloyds Banking Group PLC. The original terms of the RCF are "substantially unchanged." Barclays acted as the coordinator for the arrangement.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane cuts Ashtead; Investec likes De La Rue

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

London stocks rise on China recovery hopes; energy shares fall

China's Premier Li says will take steps to boost demand

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FTSE 100 movers: Asos, Asia-focused names sought out

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SocGen pares back Africa businesses in first move by new CEO

Signed agreements to sell activities in four countries

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Singapore-based CIX clears 12,000 tonnes of carbon credits on first trading day

SINGAPORE, June 8 (Reuters) - Singapore-based Carbon exchange Climate Impact X (CIX) cleared seven transactions totalling 12,000 tonnes of carbon credits on the first day of trading on its spot trading platform, CIX said on Thursday.

UK's FTSE 100 rises against weaker pound; BATS gains

BATS up after maintaining annual forecast

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London stocks rise as US averts default; Dechra surges

Pelatro up on middle-east contract win

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks higher after red-hot US jobs report

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended higher on Friday as markets digested the latest US employment report, which came in far hotter than expected, and cheered as a bill to raise the US debt ceiling passed the Senate.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Numis starts Tristel with 'add'

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