Unilever Share News (ULVR)

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 in the red ahead of US debt ceiling vote

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed firmly in the red on Tuesday despite investors breathing a sigh of relief that an agreement had been reached between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to temporarily suspend the US debt ceiling.

IN BRIEF: BrandShield joins Philippines anti-fraud agreement

BrandShield Systems PLC - London-based cybersecurity solutions provider - Joins agreement with the Philippine Intellectual Property Authority to establish code of practice for combatting online sales of counterfeit and pirated goods. Agreement aims to protect consumers from buying inferior and potentially dangerous products. BrandShield will work in collaboration with various organisations including Procter & Gamble PLC, Unilever PLC and the British Chamber of Commons of the Philippines, plus e-commerce platforms such as Lazada Group. Company says agreement is the latest "milestone" in its growing presence in Asia, and will enhance cooperation and knowledge sharing. It hopes this will lead to "proactive and effective strategies" to fight intellectual property infringements online.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed as hopes build for US debt deal

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Tuesday as UK and US markets returned from a three-day weekend facing a delayed deadline for raising the US debt ceiling.

Nestle hires LSEG's Anna Manz as CFO

LONDON/BERLIN, May 30 (Reuters) - Nestle, the world's biggest packaged food company, said on Tuesday it had hired the London Stock Exchange Group's (LSEG) finance chief Anna Manz as its new chief financial officer.

Unilever CFO Graeme Pitkethly to leave in May 2024 after two decades

(Alliance News) - Unilever PLC on Tuesday announced that Chief Financial Officer Graeme Pitkethly intends to leave the company at the end of May next year.

Unilever CFO Pitkethly to retire next year

(Sharecast News) - Unilever announced on Tuesday that chief financial officer Graeme Pitkethly plans to retire by the end of May 2024.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Unilever South Asia president sells more shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Wednesday and Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Unilever South Asia President Sanjiv Mehta sells shares

Unilever PLC - London-based consumer product company - Says Sanjiv Mehta, President, Unilever South Asia, sells 8,906 shares at EUR49.15 worth EUR437,711, 10,129 shares at GBP42.78 worth GBP433,282 and 14,964 shares at EUR42.79 worth EUR640,348. Sales took place last week Friday.

UK competition watchdog steps up examination of grocery prices

CMA says no evidence pointing to concerns so far

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With UK food price inflation at 46-year high, lawmakers launch probe

LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - British lawmakers launched an investigation on Friday into the fairness of the country's food supply chain, seeking to understand why households are facing the highest levels of food price inflation since the 1970s.

UK's FTSE index ends flat; little reaction to BoE rate decision

BoE lifts benchmark rate to 4.5% as expected

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UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

FTSE 100 slips ahead of BoE decision, ASOS tumbles on weak sales

ASOS records worst day in over 10 months

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises Intertek; Davy likes Greencoat UK

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

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called higher; UK house prices slip in April

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to open higher on Tuesday, as financial markets reopen after the long weekend and after a mixed day of trading over in Asia.