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Vesuvius raises dividend despite profit drop after market share gains

Vesuvius PLC on Thursday reported reduced profit for 2024 but hiked its dividend as it made some share gains in ‘challenging market conditions’.

The London-based molten...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:13


Ireland’s Martin promises help as UK PM Starmer seeks EU trade reset

Ireland will do anything it can to help Keir Starmer’s plan to ‘reset’ the UK’s relationship with the EU, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.

The UK...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:12


FW Thorpe ups dividend as UK trading boosts interim profit

FW Thorpe PLC on Thursday said it expects full-year profit to come in ahead of the previous year as it plans to mitigate wage related...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:12


Russia hits out at UK PM Starmer’s Ukraine peacekeeping plan

Russia has hit out at Keir Starmer’s plan for British troops to form part of a peacekeeping force if there is a deal to end...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:10


Coats Group profit climbs; raises medium-term margin forecast

Coats Group PLC on Thursday reported increased earnings for 2024 as it eyed higher profitability in the medium term.

The London-based manufacturer of industrial thread and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 15:49


IN BRIEF: Oneiro Energy to change name to Switch Metals, move to AIM

Oneiro Energy PLC - special purpose acquisition company focused on energy transition sector - Strikes deal to acquire Switch Metals Cote d’Ivoire Sarl, a battery...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:54


Grafton proposes higher dividend despite profit fall; starts buyback

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday said it delivered an annual adjusted operating profit slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations, as it announced a higher dividend and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:30


IN BRIEF: Hilton Food Group joins meat joint venture in Saudi Arabia

Hilton Food Group PLC - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire-based ’multi-protein’ food producer - Forms joint venture with National Agricultural Development Co in Saudi Arabia. The 10-year agreement...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:25


IN BRIEF: St James’s Place director sells £4.6 million in shares

St James’s Place PLC - Cirencester, Gloucestershire-based wealth manager - Partnership Director Peter Edwards, together with Janine Edwards, sells 415,000 shares at £10.98, worth £4.6...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:08


Lancashire Holdings shares drop as catastrophe losses rise

Lancashire Holdings Ltd shares fell on Thursday as it reported increased insurance expenses, though pretax profit was steady.

The Bermuda-based insurer said pretax profit increased 1.2%...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:47


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