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Sanlam annual profit leaps on organic growth; to hold Ninety One stake

Sanlam Ltd on Thursday said annual profit surged as a result of strong organic growth, driven by robust contributions from life insurance, general insurance and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Funding Circle down despite profit

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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Kenmare Resources PLC, up 44% at 397 pence,...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:34


Soft North American markets continue to bug Rentokil

Rentokil Initial PLC on Thursday said it plans change at its North American business after a challenging year that saw a marked fall in profitability...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:33


Dalata puts itself up for sale amid profit fall despite revenue growth

Dalata Hotel Group PLC on Thursday proposed a higher final dividend as it started a formal sales process aimed at optimising capital opportunities and enhancing...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:27


Melrose issues strong long-term targets but held 2025 outlook a niggle

Melrose Industries PLC on Thursday delivered annual profit ahead of expectations, and upbeat mid-term targets driven by robust industry demand and ongoing aftermarket growth.

Despite this...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:10


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Xtract starts drilling campaign at Silverking

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Northern Bear PLC, up 12% at 58.76 pence, 12-month range 50.5p-64p....

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:00


Kenmare Resources gets takeover approach from UAE consortium

Kenmare Resources on Thursday said it received a non-binding proposal from UAE-based Oryx Global Partners Ltd and Michael Carvill, together a consortium, for a potential...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:55


UK Defence Secretary John Healey to meet US counterpart in Washington

The UK defence secretary is expected to discuss the US decision to pause intelligence-sharing with Ukraine with his counterpart in Washington as European leaders hold...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:43


UK construction activity falls faster than anticipated in February

The UK in February experienced its fastest decline in construction output since May 2020, early in the Covid-19 pandemic, survey results published by S&P Global...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:42


UPDATE: Martin offers Irish help as Starmer seeks trade reset with EU

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 - 09:40


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