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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 underperforms peers after PMI

London’s blue chip index was in the green at Wednesday midday, but trailed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt, as flash UK PMI data showed...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 11:56


Aterian signs $4.5 million finance deal to fund mineral trading

Aterian PLC on Wednesday said it has signed a trade finance agreement with a ‘global commodity trading and financial house’ to fund mineral trading.

The Africa-focused...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 11:44


UPDATE: THG rejects £600 million Selkirk bid for Myprotein

THG PLC on Wednesday confirmed it has received and rejected a bid for its Myprotein business worth up to £600 million from Selkirk Group PLC.

The...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 11:43


IN BRIEF: Sherborne Investors plans up to £15 million in buybacks

Sherborne Investors Guernsey C Ltd - Guernsey-based investment firm - Net asset value per share is 61.5 pence on December 31, down 24% from 80.9p...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 11:20


Hollywood Bowl reports strong trading with record revenue month

Hollywood Bowl PLC on Wednesday reported ‘excellent progress’ in its growth strategy as it said first-half trading has performed in line with its expectations.

Hollywood...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 11:03


Hochschild output hit by Brazilian rains but backs annual guidance

Hochschild Mining PLC on Wednesday said first-quarter production was in line with expectations despite weather-related challenges in Brazil, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

The London-based gold...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 11:01


PRESS: Ryanair extends fuel hedges for next two years amid low prices

Ryanair Holdings PLC has ‘very significantly extended’ its fuel hedges for the next two financial years to take advantage of lower oil prices, Chief Executive...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 10:55


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: CleanTech Lithium application rejected in Chile

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Ethernity Networks Ltd, up 97% at 0.035 pence, 12-month range...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 10:55


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: EnQuest wins two production sharing blocks

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Funding Circle Holdings PLC, up 4.3% at 106.00...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 10:24


PayPoint sees full-year profit in line, net debt below £100 million

PayPoint PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report financial results in line with expectations for its recently ended financial year, as it progresses with...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 10:21


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