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Early market roundup: FTSE 100 recovers after selloff as inflation up

Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday, following Tuesday’s global market selloff, as US President Donald Trump descends on Davos with his ambition for...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 09:27


Burberry annual adjusted operating profit to meet analyst consensus

Burberry Group PLC on Wednesday announced an increase in comparable store sales over the festive period, while it expects its annual adjusted operating profit to...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 09:12


British Land backs outlook amid office campus and retail park demand

British Land Co PLC on Wednesday confirmed its full-year earnings guidance, noting strong ‘occupational fundamentals’ across its London campuses and retail parks.

The London-based property developer...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 09:05


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


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