Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher but Berkeley, Rightmove down

Stock prices continued to trade higher on Wednesday midday after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the country regarding the impact of the Iran war;...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:22


EARNINGS: Time Out says ‘reduced footfall’ in Gulf amid conflict

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

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Time Out Group PLC - London-based...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:18


Billington rises as wins contracts worth £50 million, backs outlook

Billington Holdings PLC on Wednesday hailed new contract wins worth £50 million and guided full-year earnings in line with market consensus.

In response, the structural...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:13


IN BRIEF: AG Barr CEO Euan Sutherland buys shares after annual results

AG Barr PLC - Cumbernauld, Scotland-based soft drinks maker under Irn-Bru, Rubicon and Boost brands - Chief Executive Officer Euan Sutherland buys 11,956 shares at...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:04


Invesco Bond Income names new chair from Utilico as war clouds outlook

Invesco Bond Income Plus Ltd on Wednesday reported net asset value growth and raised its 2025 dividend, but pencilled in a flat payout for the...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:48


PM Starmer says UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping

Britain will this week hold a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:40


IN BRIEF: Berkeley Group executive chair buys £200,000 in shares

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC - Surrey, England-based housebuilder - Executive Chair Robert Perrins steps in to buy Berkeley shares, after an unscheduled trading sends them...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:38


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 2 April 
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLChalf year results
Friday 3 April 
no events scheduled

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:38


UK PM signals need for closer ties with EU amid Iran oil crisis

Keir Starmer has insisted Labour’s manifesto red lines on closer relations with Europe remain, as he signalled the government will seek stronger ties with the...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:37


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson CEO purchases over $720,000 in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Lincoln Pan purchases 10,000...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:34


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