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New Brexit rules risk leaving ‘gaps on shelves’ in Northern Ireland

New post-Brexit labelling rules could see ‘gaps on shelves’ in Northern Ireland by July, a Westminster committee has heard.

Business representatives told the Northern Ireland Affairs...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:02


Ruffer Investment swings to loss but lifts dividend despite challenges

Ruffer Investment Co Ltd on Wednesday reported a decline in net asset value and market capitalisation for the six months to December 31 but increased...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:37


Cake Box raises equity to fund £22 million Ambala Foods acquisition

Cake Box Holdings PLC on Wednesday raised £7.0 million from a share offer to partially fund its agreement to purchase sweets maker Ambala Foods Ltd.

Cake...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:31


Balfour Beatty lifts dividend 9%, sees growth ahead despite profit dip

Balfour Beatty PLC on Wednesday reported lower annual profit but higher revenue, raised its dividend, and said strong order book visibility underpins its outlook for...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:55


UK PM hails Ukraine ceasefire ‘breakthrough’ as defence chiefs meet

Keir Starmer hailed Ukraine’s backing for American ceasefire proposals as a ‘remarkable breakthrough’ as the Defence Secretary heads to Paris for talks to cement European...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:51


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: SolGold jumps on Jiangxi backing

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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SolGold PLC, up 30% at 7.94 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:32


Hill & Smith shares jump as US growth lifts annual profit

Hill & Smith PLC on Wednesday posted higher annual profit and revenue, boosted its dividend, and said it expects another year of ‘good progress’ in...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:32


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Intercede rises on new deal wins

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Intercede Group PLC, up 3.7% at 143.12 pence, 12-month range 95.00p-216.90p....

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:10


Hochschild Mining restores dividends as swings to annual profit

Hochschild Mining PLC on Wednesday declared a dividend for the first time in over two years, as it reported a swing to profit in 2024...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:07


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts IAG; UBS lowers Smith & Nephew

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS cuts Smith & Nephew to ’neutral’ (buy) - price target 1,250 pence...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 09:45


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