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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 down as rally for oil majors loses steam

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were largely lower at the close on Monday as a rally in oil majors ground to a halt and investors looked to an increasingly "two-speed" economy in the US.

LONDON BRIEFING: Germany enters recession; UK energy price cap lowered

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called to open lower on Thursday, amid the continued political scrap over raising the US government debt limit and after news that Germany has entered a technical recession.

United Utilities revenue, profit falls in line with guidance

(Sharecast News) - United Utilities reported a 2% decrease in revenue in its final results on Thursday, to £1.82bn, in line with its guidance.

UK's Severn Trent plans over $1 bln investment to improve environmental standards

May 24 (Reuters) - British water supplier Severn Trent plans capital investment of up to 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) to boost its environmental standards and expand its network, it said on Wednesday, as the sector faces increased regulatory scrutiny.

UK regulator investigates Pennon's South West Water over leakages

May 23 (Reuters) - Water industry regulator Ofwat said on Tuesday it has started an enforcement investigation into British water firm Pennon's South West Water, relating to its leakage performance.

Sunday newspaper round-up: The Restaurant Group, Severn Trent, Facebook

(Sharecast News) - The Restaurant Group, owner of the Wagamama chain, is under increasing pressure to break up after TMR Capital proposed last week to management that it sell all its brands save that one. TMR was the fourth activist shareholder to make the case for change. Under the plans presented by TMR, Restaurant group should then focus on expanding the chain before going private via a sale. The clash on strategy comes amid a surge in the cost of ingredients, energy and salaries. - The Sunday Telegraph

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks largely lower; oil majors weigh on FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened larger lower on Monday, with the FTSE 100 weighed down by oil producers Shell and BP as the price of crude softened.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Risk-off mood prevails but FTSE 100 outperforms

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London closed largely lower on Wednesday, while the FTSE 100 ended in the green thanks to a solid performance from utility and pharmaceutical stocks.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 outperforms as eyes turn to US jobs

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was outperforming its European counterparts at midday in London on Wednesday, amid cautious trade ahead of a reading of the US labour market.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup raises Direct Line to 'buy'

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

UK watchdog Ofwat consults on bringing forward water improvement works

(Alliance News) - UK regulator Ofwat is consulting on proposals to accelerate GBP1.6 billion of water company investment in projects to improve infrastructure.

UK water companies could face unlimited fines for polluting – Coffey

(Alliance News) - Water companies could face unlimited fines and penalties under new UK government plans to tackle pollution.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks steady as banking worries ease

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Tuesday, amid reduced concern about the stability of the banking sector, as the Bank of England governor is set to testify to Parliament about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

United Utilities FY revenues seen lower

(Sharecast News) - Water supply company United Utilities warned on Tuesday that 2022-23 full-year revenues were now expected to be roughly 1% lower than previous guidance.