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Lunchtime market roundup: Airline stocks fall amid focus on US policy

Stock prices in Europe were in the red at Tuesday midday, with airline stocks hit badly in particular, as European countries intend to boost their...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 12:05


Bakkavor ups payout despite pretax profit fall; confident in targets

Bakkavor Group PLC on Tuesday announced a higher dividend as annual adjusted operating profit grew, and it highlighted that trading in the new year ‘has...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 12:00


Apax Global Alpha net asset value drops on health, retail investments

Apax Global Alpha Ltd said its net asset value fell in 2024, impacted by healthcare and retail investments.

Apax Global Alpha is a closed-ended investment company...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:48


Ryanair and Wizz Air carry more passengers in February

Budget airlines Ryanair Holdings PLC and Wizz Air Holdings PLC on Tuesday said they carried more passengers last month than in the same month a...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:31


Spirent sees momentum rebound in second half despite profit decline

Spirent Communications PLC on Tuesday said momentum picked up in the second half of 2024 despite a challenging market environment, as it remains well-positioned for...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:31


Inchcape launches new £250 million buyback as profit climbs

Inchcape PLC on Tuesday launched a new £250 million share buyback programme as it set expectations for higher earnings growth in 2025.

Inchcape is a London-based...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:30


Oxford Nanopore closer to profitability after revenue growth in 2024

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC on Tuesday reaffirmed its financial targets, projecting adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation breakeven by 2027 and cash flow...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:00


abrdn changes name back to aberdeen as swings back to profit

abrdn PLC on Tuesday said it is changing its name to aberdeen group plc, re-embracing vowels, if not capitalisation.

The Edinburgh-based asset manager attracted much market...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:58


Direct Line reports financial progress ahead of Aviva takeover

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the £3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC.

The...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:56


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: XP Power warns on ‘challenging’ outlook

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Alternative Income REIT PLC, up 3.1% at 71.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:47


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