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IN BRIEF: Gulf Marine shares rise on Middle East contract extensions

Gulf Marine Services PLC - London-registered provider of self-propelled and self-elevating support vessels for the offshore energy sector - Announces that two of its vessels...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:54


Allianz Technology Trust settles just shy of benchmark as profit grows

Allianz Technology Trust PLC on Thursday said its total return for 2024 just missed its benchmark index, as it neared double-digit gains on its investments.

The...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:48


Fidelity Emerging Markets net asset value down as China underperforms

Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd on Thursday noted signs of ‘a very strong US economy’ but reported a decline in net asset value due to China...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:28


UK PM Starmer announces abolition of NHS England to ‘cut bureaucracy’

Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished to ‘cut bureaucracy’ and bring management of the health service ‘back into democratic control’.

The UK prime...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:24


OSB ups dividend, plans share buyback as interest income lifts profit

OSB Group PLC on Thursday said its trading in 2024 reflected the ‘strong fundamentals’ that underpin the business, as it revealed a new £100 million...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:12


Fuller, Smith & Turner rises on ‘confident and optimistic’ update

Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC on Thursday said it expects to deliver annual figures in line with market guidance, and announced a new buyback.

The...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:10


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Hornby plots AIM exit; Ethernity deal progresses

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Ethernity Networks Ltd, up 19% at 0.080 pence, 12-month range 0.065p-1.40p....

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 11:07


Alfa Financial Software celebrates ‘breakthrough’ 2024 as profit rises

Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC on Thursday reported double-digit profit growth during 2024 in a ‘breakthrough’ year for the firm, and projected further growth for...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 10:59


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: DFS order intake up; Fuller’s confident

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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LMS Capital PLC, up 24% at 22.80 pence,...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 10:53


DFS stock rises on full-year outlook upgrade as profit goes up

DFS Furniture PLC on Thursday reported slightly lower half-year revenue and no dividend, although overall earnings increased.

Shares in DFS were trading 11% higher at...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 10:46


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