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Inchcape launches new £250 million buyback as profit climbs

Inchcape PLC on Tuesday launched a new £250 million share buyback programme as it set expectations for higher earnings growth in 2025.

Inchcape is a London-based...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:30

Oxford Nanopore closer to profitability after revenue growth in 2024

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC on Tuesday reaffirmed its financial targets, projecting adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation breakeven by 2027 and cash flow...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:00

abrdn changes name back to aberdeen as swings back to profit

abrdn PLC on Tuesday said it is changing its name to aberdeen group plc, re-embracing vowels, if not capitalisation.

The Edinburgh-based asset manager attracted much market...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:58

Direct Line reports financial progress ahead of Aviva takeover

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the £3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC.

The...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:56

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: XP Power warns on ‘challenging’ outlook

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Alternative Income REIT PLC, up 3.1% at 71.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:47

UK Chancellor Reeves promises to ‘fire up’ British defence industry

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to promise to cut red tape to make it easier for the government to buy military equipment.

She will tell a...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:34

Greggs shares fall 12% as flags margin hit and stodgy start to 2025

Greggs PLC on Tuesday backed guidance despite reporting a slow start to 2025, upcoming inflationary headwinds and a margin dent from investment plans.

‘Looking ahead to...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:22

Keller plots buyback after earnings climb in ‘outstanding’ 2024

Keller Group PLC on Tuesday said its yearly earnings beat expectations, and it announced a new share buyback.

Shares in Keller jumped 15% to 1,478.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:21

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Vela plans policy and share capital shake-up

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Tuesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Westminster Group PLC, up 27% at 1.4 pence, 12-month range 1.05p-3.5p....

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:19

Beazley hails ‘record’ profit, unveils $500 million share buyback

Beazley PLC on Tuesday said it achieved ‘record’ profit for 2024, boosted by higher premium growth, but warned of a softening pricing environment in 2025....

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:59

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