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Experian hails ‘strong momentum’ as quarterly organic revenue grows 8%

Experian PLC on Wednesday left its annual guidance unchanged after reporting ‘strong’ third-quarter trading in line with expectations.

‘With continued strong momentum, our full-year expectations...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 08:54


JD Sports Fashion says profit to meet expectations as US sales improve

JD Sports Fashion PLC on Wednesday said it will meet market expectations for annual profit, as it highlighted an improving trend in its key market...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 08:53


PRESS: Zurich Insurance eyes Lloyd’s syndicate as Beazley alternative

Zurich Insurance Group AG is preparing to launch its first Lloyd’s of London syndicate as a back-up for its bid to takeover Beazley PLC, the...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 07:45


UK inflation rises more than expected to 3.4% in December

UK inflation unexpectedly rose more than expected in December, according to figures published on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.

The consumer prices index including...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 07:24


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Wise’s Chief People Officer Naidoo sells shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Wise PLC...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 21:37


TRADING UPDATES: TechFinancials buys up to 60% stake in Kenyan project

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

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Predator Oil & Gas Holdings PLC...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 19:51


IN BRIEF: Pacific Global Chair Peter Jay steps down, interim named

Pacific Global Holdings PLC - investment company - Says Non-Executive Chair Peter Jay has stepped down from the board with immediate effect. Daniele Penna will...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 18:08


Late market roundup: Labour data and tariff fears drag shares lower

London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as renewed US tariff threats and signs of a cooling UK labour market unsettled investors, while bond...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 17:05


UK rejoining EU customs union would mean losing benefit of trade deals

Re-joining the EU customs union would mean losing the benefit of new trade deals and is not on the cards, the UK chancellor Rachel Reeves...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 16:42


IN BRIEF: Asos Deputy Chair buys £270,000 worth of shares last week

Asos PLC - London-based online fashion retailer - Deputy Chair William Barker buys 74,713 shares via Camelot Capital Partners LLC at £2.85 each for £213,231.13...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 16:37


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