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Greggs shares fall 12% as flags margin hit and stodgy start to 2025

Greggs PLC on Tuesday backed guidance despite reporting a slow start to 2025, upcoming inflationary headwinds and a margin dent from investment plans.

‘Looking ahead to...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:22

Keller plots buyback after earnings climb in ‘outstanding’ 2024

Keller Group PLC on Tuesday said its yearly earnings beat expectations, and it announced a new share buyback.

Shares in Keller jumped 15% to 1,478.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:21

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Vela plans policy and share capital shake-up

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Westminster Group PLC, up 27% at 1.4 pence, 12-month range 1.05p-3.5p....

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:19

Beazley hails ‘record’ profit, unveils $500 million share buyback

Beazley PLC on Tuesday said it achieved ‘record’ profit for 2024, boosted by higher premium growth, but warned of a softening pricing environment in 2025....

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:59

Warning over potential €27 billion climate bill for Ireland

The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering €27 billion, according to a new report.

The alarming figure comes under a worst-case...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:49

Shell Integrated Gas chief Zoe Yujnovich to leave at end of March

Shell PLC on Tuesday announced the departure of Integrated Gas & Upstream Director Zoe Yujnovich.

The London-based oil major said Yujnovich will leave Shell after March...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:47

Intertek raises margin outlook as reaps benefit from high growth M&A

Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday launched a new share buyback and increased its operating margin guidance as it expressed confidence in growth prospects.

In response, shares...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:32

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises Halma, Barclays raises HSBC

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

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FTSE 100

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Oddo BHF cuts BAE Systems to ’underperform’ (neutral) - price target 1,600 (1,466)...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:22

Fresnillo profit surges on metal prices, but tax hits bottom line

Fresnillo PLC on Tuesday reported a sharp rise in revenue and operating profit for 2024, benefiting from higher silver and gold prices, but a significantly...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:22

UPDATE: UK ‘engaging with key allies’ after US halts aid to Ukraine

The UK remains ‘absolutely committed’ to peace in Ukraine and is ‘engaging with key allies’, the government has said after Donald Trump halted US military...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:13

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