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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Metro Bank ups outlook; IPF buyback

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Metro Bank Holdings PLC, up 22% at 48.86...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 11:24


Restore pursues margin ambition as swings to first-half profit

Restore PLC on Wednesday lifted the dividend after revealing a return to profit in the first half.

In the six months that ended June 30,...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 11:14


Rathbones reaps benefits of Investec deal as interim profit doubles

Rathbones Group PLC on Wednesday said it was ahead of target in the first half of 2024, with the company achieving synergies and gaining additional...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 11:06


Endeavour Mining expects higher gold output amid interim earnings fall

Endeavour Mining PLC on Wednesday reported a decline in earnings and gold production, but said it expects full-year output to beat that of last year.

The...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:53


Smurfit WestRock reports lower net income for pre-merger Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit WestRock PLC on Wednesday released its first earnings report as a merged company, though the figures covered only one of the two.

Smurfit WestRock represents...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:47


Wickes seeks more savings to boost Design & Installation performance

Wickes Group PLC on Wednesday backed guidance despite reporting continued pressure on sales in the first half reflecting challenging market conditions in Design & Installation.

‘Whilst...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:37


Bank of Ireland lifts annual outlook; interim profit rises

Bank of Ireland Group PLC on Wednesday lifted its outlook, after reporting flat first-half net interest income, benefitting from higher interest rates.

The Dublin-based lender...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:26


TOP NEWS: Shares in Just Eat boosted by €150 million share buyback

Shares in Just Eat Takeaway.com NV jumped on Wednesday after the firm announced a new share buyback despite losses mounting in the first half of...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:19


TOP NEWS: Rio Tinto revenue steady, as profit rises on lower costs

Rio Tinto PLC on Wednesday reported a slight rise in revenue in the first half of 2024, while profit benefited from lower energy and commodities...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:02


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi ups LondonMetric; UBS cuts Great Portland

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

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup cuts Diageo price target to 2,900 (3,000) pence - ’buy’

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Bernstein cuts Diageo...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:56


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