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St James’s Place swings to profit as funds under management hit record high

St James’s Place PLC on Thursday reported a sharp rise in profit for 2024, with record funds under management and strong customer inflows driving a...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:06


UK minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ faced by musicians

A minister has met with EU officials to discuss Brexit ‘red tape’, which some artists including Elton John have warned makes it harder for UK...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:06


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ecora acquires Mimbula copper stream

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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Ecora Resources PLC, up 2.4% at 61.55 pence,...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:03


Shaftesbury Capital raises dividend but reports decline in 2024 profit

Shaftesbury Capital PLC on Thursday reported its profit tumbled by two thirds in 2024, reflecting a one-off gain a year before.

The real estate investment...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:01


Eni teams with Petronas for Malaysia and Indonesia gas as profit falls

Eni Spa and Petronas on Thursday said they have agreed to combine upstream assets in Malaysia and Indonesia in a joint-venture company that will focus...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 10:49


Aviva hails ‘untapped potential’ as backs guidance and lifts dividend

Aviva PLC on Thursday hailed its shift towards higher returning capital-light areas, as it raised the dividend and reiterated medium term guidance in strong 2024...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 10:30


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Totally celebrates healthcare contract renewals

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Mercantile Ports & Logistics Ltd, up 36% at 1.32 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 10:29


Irish PM cancels visit to meet political leaders in Northern Ireland

The Irish premier has cancelled a visit to meet political leaders in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Micheal Martin was due to travel to Belfast to hold...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 10:21


Haleon touts ’Power Brands’ success as organic sales growth picks up

Haleon PLC on Thursday saw organic sales growth accelerate in the fourth quarter but cautioned growth in 2025 would be weighted to the second-half.

Pretax profit...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Rio, Barratt and Dr Martens get ’buy’ ratings

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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JPMorgan cuts WPP price target to 860 (960) pence - ’neutral’

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Goldman Sachs raises...

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 09:35


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