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Late market roundup: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed call, oil price climbs

The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 for the first time on Wednesday, ahead of the US rate decision and scheduled tech earnings reports, while in...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 17:11


EARNINGS & TRADING: REA Group’s managing director steps down

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates for London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Aberforth Geared Value...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 16:51


IN BRIEF: Greencoat Renewables picks Valerie Lawlor as board member

Greencoat Renewables PLC - Dublin-based renewable energy infrastructure investor - Appoints Valerie Lawlor as a non-executive director, with immediate effect. Lawlor is a partner at...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:39


IN BRIEF: Ovoca Bio starts trading on AIM as Talisman Metals

Ovoca Bio PLC - copper exploration in Morocco - Dublin-based Ovoca Bio is readmitted to trading on AIM in London on Wednesday, after its shareholders...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:23


IN BRIEF: Rosslyn Data shares dive as interim results similar on-year

Rosslyn Data Technologies PLC - London-based data analytics company - Pretax loss is broadly unchanged on-year at £1.5 million in the six months to October...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:30


TRADING UPDATES: CT Automotive CFO leaves; Bloomsbury opens Asia base

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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CT Automotive Group PLC - Portsmouth,...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:28


Hargreaves Services CEO Banham to step down as firm hails profit surge

Hargreaves Services PLC on Wednesday announced that Chief Executive Officer Gordon Banham intends to step down from his role after over 20 years as CEO,...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:25


Franchise Brands intends share buyback as sales rise in 2025

Franchise Brands PLC on Wednesday said it achieved ‘record’ System sales in 2025, up 2%, despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

For 2025, the Macclesfield, England-based...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 14:24


IN BRIEF: Greencoat UK Wind payout target awaits renewables decision

Greencoat UK Wind PLC - investor in operating UK wind farms whose investment manager is Schroders Greencoat LLP - Declares 2.59 pence interim dividend for...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:50


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Colefax profit increases but Cordel loss widens

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Marston’s PLC -...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 13:43


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