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PureTech Health swings to profit in 2024, eyes long-term growth
PureTech Health PLC on Wednesday hailed "a defining year" as it reported a swing to profit amid higher revenue in 2024. PureTech is a London-based biotechnology company focused on developing therapies ...
Spectris expects "strong" 2025 growth despite lower 1st quarter sales
(Alliance News) - Spectris PLC on Wednesday reported a decline in its sales during the first quarter, but expects "strong progress" for 2025. Spectris is a London-based provider of high-tech ...
Ireland inflation rises to 2.0% in April; joblessness down at 4.1%
On a monthly basis, harmonised CPI inflation was 0.4% in April, slowed from 0.7% in March. Separately, the CSO said Ireland's unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in April from 4.4% in March, though the ...
Taylor Wimpey backs outlook as house sales and order book tick higher
Taylor Wimpey PLC on Wednesday reiterated annual guidance reflecting good demand for houses in the year so far. The Buckinghamshire, England-based housebuilder said the Spring selling season has ...
Coca-Cola HBC first quarter sales growth driven by Emerging Markets
Coca-Cola HBC AG on Wednesday said it has made a strong start to the year but expects the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment to remain "challenging and unpredictable". The Zug, ...
London midday: FTSE 100 rally continues, but gains limited
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 continued its march higher on Wednesday - marking its longest winning streak in more than eight years - though upside was limited on the back of gloomy data from China ...
Glencore keeps annual guidance, but copper output starts year slowly
While copper had a slow start to the year, Glencore expects the first quarter to be the lowest quarter, and a significantly stronger performance is anticipated over the remainder of the year. In coal, ...
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: Stocks down but tariff change lifts mood
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open slightly down on Wednesday, following news of Donald Trump's move to reduce tariffs on carmakers.
EARNINGS: Animalcare sees profit growth; Star Energy swings to loss
The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Animalcare Group PLC - York, England-based supplier of veterinary ...
EARNINGS: Focusrite reports double-digit decline in half-year profit
The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Focusrite PLC - High Wycombe, England-based supplier of hardware ...
Jet2 shares jump on GBP250 million share buyback, in-line earnings
(Alliance News) - Jet2 PLC on Tuesday started a share buyback programme worth up to GBP250 million, as it said profit on an adjusted basis in its recent financial year will meet market expectations.