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Petrofac Ithaca, Wood Group workers to resume strike action, Unite says

June 14 (Reuters) - British union Unite said on Wednesday that offshore workers employed by Petrofac on the FPF1 platform, and the Wood Group UK Limited on TAQA platforms will resume strike action next week.

UK "seen as less accommodating" for big business, despite Dechra deal

(Alliance News) - Analysts were divided over what the latest takeover deal for a London mid-cap means for the wider financial market in the UK.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts Halfords; Berenberg likes Sabre

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

John Wood investor Sparta Capital calls for buyback again

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC should announce a share buyback programme to reverse its "material undervaluation", a shareholder said on Friday.

London stocks start week strong as banks, miners rise

Currys up after lifting annual earnings forecast

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European stocks rise as investors assess politics, economic data

Spanish lender BBVA hit by Turkey troubles

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Miners lift FTSE 100 in lukewarm start to week

(Alliance News) - Mining shares helped the FTSE 100 outperform on Monday, though peers in Europe only achieved minor gains in a tepid start to the week.

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STOXX 600 up 0.3%

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks mostly up, but US budget impasse worries

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely higher at midday on Monday and the pound held firm against the dollar, with the FTSE 100 boosted by a strong performance by mining stocks.

Wood Group shares sink after Apollo abandons 1.7 bln pound bid

May 15 (Reuters) - Shares in John Wood Group were on track for their biggest one-day drop on record on Monday after U.S.-based Apollo Global Management said it would not proceed with a takeover of the British engineering services firm on its fifth attempt.

Investors query how much steam luxury rally has left

STOXX 600 up 0.3%

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TOP NEWS: John Wood remains confident as Apollo drops takeover bid

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC on Monday said it was "well placed" to deliver value to shareholders and has faith in its long-term prospects, following Apollo Management Holdings LP's announcement that it will not make a takeover offer.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Currys outperforms; Wood Group plummets

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Monday, as a strong performance from mining stocks helped to bolster a cautious optimism, despite concerns over the potential of a US debt default.

STOXX firm despite political, debt ceiling jitters

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STOXX FIRM DESPITE POLITICAL, DEBT CEILING JITTERS (0751 GMT)

LONDON BRIEFING: BAT names new CEO; no offer for John Wood Group

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Monday, as investors wait for postponed discussions on the US debt ceiling to resume.