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Metlen sells more UK solar power assets to Schroders Greencoat
(Alliance News) - Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Wednesday said it had agreed to sell UK solar power assets to Schroders Greencoat, the renewable energy infrastructure-focused branch of Schroders...
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PRESS: Lloyds Banking to grow corporate, institutional and US arms
(Alliance News) - Lloyds Banking Group PLC will set out plans to expand its Corporate & Institutional business as part of its next strategic update this summer, the Financial Times...
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Beazley accepts new GBP8 billion takeover offer by Zurich Insurance
(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to a takeover offer from Zurich Insurance Group AG that values the UK company at approximately GBP8.0 billion....
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UK service sector activity rise speeds up but underperforms in January
(Alliance News) - The UK's service sector activity growth was slower than expected in January as workforce levels seemed to have declined faster than in December, data published by S&P...
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DCC backs outlook amid strategic progress and Technology improvement
(Alliance News) - DCC PLC on Wednesday forecast good operating profit growth in its current financial year, driven by "significant strategic progress and ongoing development activity."...
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SSE forecasts dip in full-year earnings amid mixed weather conditions
(Alliance News) - SSE PLC on Wednesday said it expects adjusted earnings to be lower in its current financial year as it reported a strong operational performance against mixed weather...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 hits record as Beazley backs Zurich offer
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly higher on Wednesday, as the FTSE 100 reached a fresh intraday record after Beazley agreed to a potential GBP8.0 billion takeover...
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GSK optimistic for 2026 after fourth-quarter results beat forecast
(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Wednesday backed guidance after fourth-quarter results beat expectations, driven by growth in its Specialty Medicines and Vaccines divisions and lower-than-expected expenses....
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IN BRIEF: Trafigura sells GBP130 million in Atalaya Mining shares
Atalaya Mining Copper SA - owns and operates Proyecto Riotinto copper mine in southwest Spain - Urion Holdings (Malta) Ltd, part of Trafigura Group Pte Ltd, sells 14.0 million Atalaya...
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LONDON BRIEFING: Zurich agrees terms for GBP8.0 billion Beazley offer
(Alliance News) - Beazley agrees to takeover terms for a GBP8.0 billion takeover by Zurich Insurance, while GSK reports "another strong performance" helped by its Specialty Medicines arms....
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