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China approves GSK’s Exdensur for treating chronic rhinosinusitis

GSK PLC on Wednesday said its Exdensur drug, has been approved in China as an add-on therapy for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:59


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup lifts Rightmove and Relx

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies cuts Persimmon price target to 1,591 (1,792) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies cuts...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:51


Shell trims first quarter gas output view amid Middle East disruption

Shell PLC on Wednesday said output in its first quarter was dented by the conflict in the Middle East, though refining margins increased, while a...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:43


Early market roundup: Ceasefire lifts equities but hits dollar and oil

Stock prices in London were sharply higher with the bulk of the FTSE 100 surging on a Middle East ceasefire, leaving oil majors trailing in...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:41


UK house prices fall monthly in March on conflict ‘uncertainty’

The UK housing market has seen a ‘recent slowdown’ amid the conflict in the Middle East, the latest tracker from mortgage lender Halifax showed Wednesday....

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 07:53


UK welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran overnight and said it was an opportunity to secure a long-term solution for...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 07:41


PRESS: Young & Co’s Brewery to buy Cubitt House for £30 million

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC has agreed to a deal to buy a portfolio, Sky News reported Tuesday afternoon.

The London-based pub and hotel operator in...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 06:26


Mediator Pakistan urges Trump to extend Iran deadline

Pakistan’s prime minister, who is playing a key mediating role in the Middle East conflict, on Wednesday urged US President Donald Trump to extend his...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 21:13


TRADING UPDATES: SPDI rejigs Adven merger deal; Aterian hails growth

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

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Secure Property Development...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 19:00


Gamma in early offer talks with ‘interested counterparties’

Gamma Communications PLC on Tuesday evening confirmed that it is in early-stage talks with ‘potential offerors’.

The communication services provider said, in response to ‘recent press...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 19:00


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