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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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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

Ashtead looks for US construction upturn after profit drops in 2024

Ashtead Group PLC on Tuesday said the strength of hurricane response efforts helped more than offset lower activity in construction markets for the equipment hire...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:11

Early market roundup: Stocks down amid concerns over US tariff policy

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the red on Tuesday morning, amid news that UK grocery sales growth slowed in February, amid...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:05

IN BRIEF: Team loss widens despite bumper increase in revenue

Team PLC - Jersey-based wealth, asset management and complementary financial services company - Pretax loss widens to £2.9 million in the year to September 30...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 21:44

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