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IN BRIEF: Zegona Communications sets dividend and share consolidation
Zegona Communications PLC - London-based investor in European telecommunications and media - Provides details of its plan to pay a EUR1.4 billion special dividend to return most of the EUR1.8...
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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 stays green ahead of US jobless data
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher near midday on Thursday, although the Federal Reserve's rate cut did not spark a substantial rally in the US or Europe....
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Pearson and IBM join forces to build new AI-powered learning tools
(Alliance News) - IBM and Pearson PLC on Thursday announced a global partnership to build new personalised learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organisations, and educational institutions. ...
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UPDATE: Heathrow taps former BT chief Jansen as chair as traffic rises
(Alliance News) - Heathrow on Thursday said it has hired Philip Jansen to be the next chair of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd, with the former chief executive of telecommunications provider...
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Smiths inks GBP1.3 billion Smiths Interconnect sale to Molex
(Alliance News) - Smiths Group PLC on Thursday said it signed a binding agreement to sell its connectivity products and solutions business to Molex Electronic Technologies Holdings LLC, at an...
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Ireland annual inflation rate accelerates to 3.2% in November
(Alliance News) - Annual consumer price inflation in Ireland accelerated in November, although the EU harmonised rate sped up by less than anticipated, date from the Central Statistics Office showed...
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Shell appoints new non-executive directors as two depart
(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Thursday announced changes to its board with the departure of two non-executive directors and the appointment of two others. ...
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Heathrow says passenger numbers up in November despite US weakness
(Alliance News) - Heathrow on Thursday reported a rise in passenger traffic last month, making it the west London airport's busiest November on record....
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NCC reports decline in full-year sales as one-offs boost profitability
(Alliance News) - NCC Group PLC on Thursday gave no update on plans for its Escode and cyber security businesses as it reported improved profitability but lower sales. ...
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GCP says "now attractive time to invest" as net asset value picks up
(Alliance News) - GCP Infrastructure Investments Ltd on Thursday announced an unchanged annual dividend as it posted a higher net asset value total return, with material policy support for infrastructure...
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