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IN BRIEF: 3i Group senior team buy GBP2.3 million in shares
3i Group PLC - London-based private equity investor - Chief Operating Officer Jasi Halai buys 10,588 shares at GBP32.92 and GBP32.55, worth GBP348,683, on Friday last week. Peter Wirtz, senior...
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Marks & Spencer to sell food in Australia amid international growth
(Alliance News) - Marks & Spencer Group PLC is to sell its food products in shops in Australia for the first time amid efforts to grow further globally....
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Sirius Real Estate raises dividend but forex loss dents interim profit
(Alliance News) - Sirius Real Estate Ltd on Monday reported mixed results for the first half of its financial year with higher revenue and rental roll growth but lower profitability...
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IN BRIEF: Metlen Energy & Metals plans EUR500 million notes offering
Metlen Energy & Metals PLC - Athens-based aluminium producer and electricity generator - Plans for a EUR500 million senior notes offering as the group seeks to refinance debt and strengthen...
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Ninety One interim profit up on strong markets and net inflows
(Alliance News) - Ninety One PLC and Ltd on Monday described its interim earnings as "healthy", thanks to strong markets, a swing to net inflows and rising assets under management....
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IN BRIEF: Kingfisher completes third tranche of GBP300 million buyback
Kingfisher PLC - London-based DIY and home improvement retailer which owns the B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Depot brands - Completes the third tranche of its GBP300 million share repurchase...
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UK budget rumours key reason for weak growth - former BoE economist
(Alliance News) - Speculation over the upcoming budget is partly to blame for weaker-than-expected economic growth figures as worries over tax hikes hit business and consumer spending, the former top...
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IN BRIEF: DCC outlines GBP600 million tender to return Healthcare cash
DCC PLC - Dublin-based provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to the energy sector - Proposes GBP600 million return to shareholders, following the sale of its Healthcare arm. The...
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PRESS: WPP draws takeover interest as FTSE 100 exit loom
(Alliance News) - WPP PLC has attracted takeover interest after a steep slide in its market value left the advertising group on the brink of ejection from the FTSE 100,...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Uncertain trade as belated US jobs data looms
(Alliance News) - European stocks barely budged in early dealings on Monday, with trade lacking impetus as investors look ahead to the end of a data blackout in the US....
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