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IN BRIEF: Metlen announces Greece project partnership with Tsakos

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC - Athens-based aluminium producer and electricity generator - Signs a strategic partnership with maritime transportation firm Tsakos Group for the...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:19


TRADING UPDATES: Tristel profit up but CEO out; softer demand at Airea

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

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Tristel PLC - Newmarket, England-based maker...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:12


Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up ahead of US data

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher at Thursday midday, with shares in Kitwave on London’s AIM jumping after accepting a takeover bid.

Meanwhile,...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:57


Kitwave accepts £250 million OEP bid as sales grow but profit stalls

Kitwave Group PLC on Thursday said it has accepted a £251 million takeover offer from New York investment company OEP Capital Advisers LP.

The cash...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:25


Future acquires UK digital publisher SheerLuxe for £40 million

Future PLC on Thursday said it has acquired SheerLuxe Ltd and Blush Talent MGMT Ltd, seeing the move as ‘highly complementary’ to its portfolio.

The...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:22


Auction Technology backs guide as continues to trade FitzWalter barbs

Auction Technology Group PLC on Thursday backed annual guidance after a ‘positive’ first quarter, while it continued a back-and-forth suitor and shareholder FitzWalter Capital Ltd....

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:20


IN BRIEF: Derwent London CEO Paul Williams to depart after 7 years

Derwent London PLC - London office-focused real estate investment trust - Chief Executive Paul Williams plans to leave, but will remain in his role until...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:13


Fall in Irish producer prices accelerates in December

Ireland’s decline in producer prices sped up in December, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday.

Irish producer prices fell 6.4% on-year in December,...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:09


Wickes backs outlook as TradePro lifts Retail second half sales growth

Wickes Group PLC on Thursday said it remains on track to meet market expectations after sales growth accelerated in the second half of the financial...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:00


Harbour Energy expects lower production in 2026 than 2025

Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday announced that it aims to continue to ‘mature our organic growth opportunities’ as it expects oil equivalent output in 2026...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 10:50


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