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WINNERS & LOSERS: BP and Shell rise, gold miners fall on Trump speech

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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BP PLC, up 3.1% at 594.1 pence,...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 09:14


SSE tightens earnings view on higher renewables output, networks spend

SSE PLC on Thursday raised the bottom end of annual earnings guidance to reflect continued strong operational performance.

The Perth, Scotland-based electricity generator now expects...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 08:40


Lloyds sticks with £2 billion motor finance provision

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Thursday said it won’t up its motor finance provision, after a UK watchdog announced a redress scheme to end the...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 08:18


Tamar Minerals loss widens as prepares for Cornwall tin exploration

Tamar Minerals PLC on Monday reported a wider loss in its first half of its financial year, as the company prepares to begin exploration.

The...

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 08:08


Reeves to work with supermarket bosses amid fears over food inflation

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and supermarket bosses agreed to explore together how to ease the cost of living for consumers amid a warning that the Middle...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 22:56


TRADING UPDATES: Home REIT completes sale; Insig mulls Nasdaq listing

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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Home REIT PLC - London-based investor...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 21:30


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 jumps on Iran ceasefire hopes

London stocks rallied on Wednesday, tracking gains in Europe, as signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East boosted risk appetite, sending banks and airlines...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 17:10


Apellis investors respond to $5.60 billion Biogen acquisition

Biotech Growth Trust PLC, International Biotechnology Trust PLC, ad RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd have all noted the agreement announced by Biogen Inc on Tuesday to...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 16:17


EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Victorian Plumbing completes leadership succession

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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TechFinancials Inc - British...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 16:03


Deltic Energy stock falls after Viaro’s takeover bid lapses

Deltic Energy PLC on Tuesday evening announced that its acquisition offer from Viaro Energy Ltd has lapsed amid a regulatory hold-up.

In response, Deltic shares fell...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 15:04


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