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Shares in Victrex fall on lower margin and selling price outlook
For the full-year, average selling prices are expected to be in a GBP72 to GBP75 per kilogram range, reflecting sales mix and currency and down from prior guidance of GBP75 to GBP80. Victrex expects a ...
South32 hires Anglo American exec to replace long-serving CEO Kerr
(Alliance News) - South32 Ltd on Monday saud Chief Executive Officer Graham Kerr will step down in 2026 after over a decade at the helm, replaced by a recruit from peer Anglo American PLC. The ...
Better English standards, decade in UK to be needed before citizenship
Under the white paper proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship, but so-called "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses ...
LONDON BRIEFING: Victrex interim profit jumps; Cobalt eyes June IPO
In early corporate news, Victrex's interim profit jumps more than five times higher and Cobalt Holdings eyes a June initial public offering in London. Here is what you need to know at the London ...
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank cuts BT Group and Deliveroo
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Morgan Stanley cuts GSK price target to 1,355 (1,450) pence - 'underweight' ...
London open: US dollar in focus ahead of Fed decision
"With inflation expected to move further above the Fed's target lifted by tariff hikes, the labour market will need to loosen to provide a green light for the Fed to cut rates as much as the market is ...
Irish manufacturing output up in first quarter on Modern sector boost
The Modern sector, which includes chemical, pharmaceutical, and tech-related manufacturing, saw production rise 40% annually in the first quarter. In contrast, output in the more domestically focused ...
LONDON BRIEFING: BAE Systems backs guide; JD Wetherspoon sales pick up
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that he and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to lay the groundwork for future negotiations.
Brave Bison confirms plans to buy MiniMBA from Centaur Media
Centaur Media PLC shares jumped on Friday after it and Brave Bison Group PLC confirmed talks regarding the potential sale of its MiniMBA business. Also on Friday, Brave Bison announced the completion ...
HgCapital Trust net asset value falls despite "strong" first quarter
(Alliance News) - HgCapital Trust PLC on Thursday reported "strong" trading during the first quarter of 2025 despite a decline in net asset value, as the firm looks to the future with optimism.
Harbour Energy shares rise as sharply boosts production
(Alliance News) - Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday increased its minimum expected daily production guidance for 2025, as it posted sharp first-quarter revenue growth. The London-based oil and gas firm ...
Airtel Africa revenue hit by currency devaluation; eyes 2026 unit IPO
Airtel's revenue for the year was USD4.96 billion, down 0.5% from USD4.98 billion. This was due to currency devaluation impacting reported revenue. At constant currency, it expanded 21%. "Reported ...