LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 ends down amid wait for US-Iran progress

In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 30.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,708.33. The FTSE 250 rose 35.08 points, 0.1%, to 24,526.45 ...

Albion Technology & General "not immune" to volatility in first half

(Alliance News) - Albion Technology & General VCT PLC on Tuesday reported a "disappointing" result for the first half, with a lower net asset value and a widened loss.

Worst of big bond bear market likely past, says BlueBay fixed income CIO

LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The worst of a rout that has shaken the global ​bond ‌markets may be over after a number of central bank rate hikes, RBC BlueBay Asset Management's fixed income chief ...

Panther Securities announces interim dividend, shares rise

Panther Securities declared an interim dividend of 6 pence per share to be paid on October 29. The ex-dividend date is October 8. Net asset value per share at June 30 was 682 pence per share, down 0.4 ...

Shore Capital starts coverage of Ithaca Energy at 'buy'

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital initiated coverage of Ithaca Energy on Tuesday with a 'buy' rating and 340p price target, saying it has established itself among the largest remaining UK oil and gas ...

Baillie Gifford US shareholders must "act quickly" if against Saba

AIC Chief Executive Richard Stone reiterated that shareholders "need to act quickly to express their views loud and clear on ...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Nasdaq sets record high on AI optimism, oil drops below $100

NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit an intraday record high for ​the ‌first time since June on Tuesday, while oil prices hit two-week lows as supply showed signs of improving in ...

EXPLAINER-What is in Brussels' 'Made in EU' law and why is Britain worried?

BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he ​would make the ⁠case for Britain to be considered a "trusted partner" under the European ​Union's proposed "Made ...

UPDATE 1-Kingfisher raises annual profit outlook after strong first half

LONDON, ​Sept 22 (Reuters) - ⁠European home improvement retailer Kingfisher ​raised its full-year profit guidance on Tuesday ...

Banks, telecoms weigh on FTSE 100; focus on US-Iran talks

Sept 22 (Reuters) - The UK's ​ FTSE 100 ⁠edged lower on Tuesday as banks ​and telecoms stocks retreated, while investors awaited potential US-Iran talks after signs of improved oil flows in ​the ...

PM Andy Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not "on the slide"

Andy Burnham will insist the UK is not "on the slide" and attempt to draw a line under 10 years of post-Brexit turbulence as ...

UK borrowing overshoot darkens backdrop for Healey's budget

MANCHESTER, England, Sept 22 (Reuters) - ​Britain's government borrowed more than expected in August, pushing the deficit for ​the ‌financial year so far further above official forecasts and adding to ...