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Avacta sells Launch Diagnostics; reports ‘promising’ efficacy data

Avacta Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to sell its UK-based and largest diagnostics unit, Launch Diagnostics Holdings Ltd, and reported ‘promising’ early...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:42


IN BRIEF: Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada buys £300,000 shares in total

Canal+ SA - Paris-based media and entertainment firm - Chief Executive Officer Maxime Saada buys 100,000 shares at £1.76, worth £175,881, on Thursday. Saada had...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:13


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mostly lower but EnQuest shines

Stock prices were mostly lower in London, Paris and Frankfurt around midday Friday, as investors await US nonfarm payrolls data.

‘More uncertainty around tariffs has...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:09


Eurocell completes purchase of Alunet for up to £35 million

Eurocell PLC on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of Alunet Ltd for £29 million, plus an earn-out.

The Alfreton, England-based manufacturer, recycler and distributor...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:03


Stelrad ups dividend as annual profit grows amid lower costs

Stelrad Group PLC on Friday said it is seeing a recovery in some of its core European territories, as it posted a higher profit amid...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:59


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Canal+, CML, Hammerson and Inchcape directors buy

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:47


Urban Logistics REIT plans internalisation of management functions

Urban Logistics REIT PLC on Friday said it is seeking shareholder approval for an agreement to internalise its management function to reduce costs.

The UK-focused logistics...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:30


FBD optimistic in Irish economy as profit down due to cost surge

FBD Holdings PLC on Friday announced a smaller annual profit due to insurance service expenses growing faster than insurance revenue.

The Dublin-based insurer said pretax...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:27


Hunting buys Organic Oil Recovery technology in commercialisation boost

Hunting PLC on Friday reported the acquisition of Organic Oil Recovery technology as it looks to deploy the ‘remarkable’ technology globally.

The London-based supplier to...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:09


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: EnQuest in talks for merger with Serica

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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EnQuest PLC, up 12% at 12.26 pence, 12-month...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 10:54


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