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Looming BoE rate cuts improve outlook for Knights Group
(Alliance News) - Knights Group Holdings PLC expects to see an improved outlook for corporate transactions and the real estate sector as UK interest rates ease. ...
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Unite's strong trading backed by demographics and supply shortages
(Alliance News) - Unite Group PLC's trading update showed continued strong demand, with rental growth amongst the strongest in the sector, analysts on Monday said....
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Marston's deal with Carlsberg cuts debt and may tee up dividend return
(Alliance News) - Marston's PLC's sale of its 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co was seen as a logical outcome allowing the firm greater financial flexibility....
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Labour win could herald "dawning of new age" for housebuilders
(Alliance News) - The Labour Party's win in the general election could bode well for listed UK housebuilders should pledges turn into policy, analysts at RBC Capital Markets said on...
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Creo Medical's Intuitive deal validates technology ahead of launch
(Alliance News) - Creo Medical Group PLC's expanded deal with Intuitive Surgical Inc is a sentiment boost ahead of a commercial launch later this year....
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Glencore's final clearance for Teck deal reassures after concerns
(Alliance News) - The completion of Glencore PLC's acquisition of a 77% interest in Elk Valley Resources could prompt "meaningful upgrades", an analyst said. ...
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Analysts cut Victrex forecasts as weak Medical unit hinders progress
(Alliance News) - Forecasts for Victrex PLC were expected to fall after the company warned on Thursday that soft trading at its Chemicals business means reaching second half profit targets...
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Spectris acquisition a good fit at a full but not excessive multiple
(Alliance News) - Spectris PLC's acquisition of SciAps Inc on Thursday was given the thumbs up by analysts at Stifel who felt it was a good strategic fit with a...
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Cevian to push for more ambition at Smith & Nephew after share swoop
(Alliance News) - A jump in Smith & Nephew PLC's share price suggests the market thinks news an activist investor has snapped up a stake is "no bad thing", an...
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UK rate cut on track as election contributes to slowing service sector
(Alliance News) - The slowing of growth in the UK service sector points to an interest rate cut in August or September, economists on Wednesday said, despite pricing pressures remaining...
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