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Judges Scientific ups dividend but notes ‘difficult’ market conditions

Judges Scientific PLC on Thursday bemoaned a ‘challenging’ first half, as market conditions and subdued trading hampered revenue.

The London-based company is focused on acquiring and...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 10:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: NewRiver sizes up Capital & Regional

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Capricorn Energy PLC, up 6.3% at 230.74 pence,...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 10:34


TOP NEWS: Ocado upgrades full-year guidance after third-quarter growth

Ocado Group PLC on Thursday said it has raised its full-year revenue guidance following positive third-quarter growth in customers and orders from Ocado Retail.

Ocado...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 10:07


Babcock shares rise as celebrates encouraging trade

Babcock International Group PLC on Thursday gave a short upbeat update, noting a positive momentum that continued into its first financial half.

The London-based defence company...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 10:05


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC cuts Asos; Shore says buy Next 15

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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FTSE 100

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HSBC raises London Stock Exchange price target to 10,000 (9,400) pence - ’hold’

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Goldman...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 09:53


Hill & Smith appoints Rutger Helbing as chief executive officer

Hill & Smith PLC on Thursday named Rutger Helbing as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Hill & Smith is a West Midlands, England-based provider of...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 09:49


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Blue-chips galvanised by Fed’s bumper rate move

London’s FTSE 100 prospered in early trading on Thursday after the US central bank cut rates by a hefty 50 basis points.

The FTSE 100...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 09:12


TOP NEWS: Close Brothers bolsters balance sheet further with CBAM sale

Close Brothers Group PLC on Thursday announced the sale of its wealth management business as it continues to strengthen its balance sheet in the face...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 08:58


TOP NEWS: Online success helps Next increase profit guidance again

Shares in Next PLC climbed on Thursday as the retailer raised profit guidance for the second time in two months.

The Leicester-based clothing and homewares seller...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 08:37


IN BRIEF: Bytes Technology sees ‘strong’ performance in first half

Bytes Technology Group PLC - Surrey, England-based computer software - Expects to deliver a ‘strong’ performance in the first half that ended August 31. Says...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 08:33


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