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IN BRIEF: Physiomics eyes new contracts but half-year loss widens

Physiomics PLC - Oxfordshire, England-based mathematical modelling company that supports oncology drug development - Pretax loss widens to £249,000 in the six months to December...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 19:08


Smithson Investment Trust notes ‘disappointing 12 month performance’

Smithson Investment Trust PLC’s chair on Thursday described a ‘disappointing 12 month performance’ as it underperformed its comparator index.

The London-headquartered trust, which focuses on long-term...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 18:20


Late market roundup: ECB rate cut aids euro, FTSE 100 trails

The FTSE 100 lagged European peers on Thursday, after a perceived ’hawkish’ rate cut by the European Central Bank drove the euro higher.

Dan Coatsworth, investment...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 17:03


IN BRIEF: Surface Transforms shares rise as CFO set to retire

Surface Transforms - Liverpool-based producer of carbon-ceramic automotive brake discs - Says Chief Financial Officer Isabelle Maddock to retire, effective June 30. To facilitate handover,...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:47


Murray International Trust increases dividend as net asset value rises

Murray International Trust PLC on Thursday said it underperformed its reference index in 2024, but upped its dividend as net asset value increased.

The Edinburgh-based trust...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:47


Robert Walters laments ‘another challenging year’ as profit tumbles

Robert Walters PLC on Thursday said it does not expect an improvement in its end markets until at least late-2025, as it noted initial trading...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:31


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


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