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Midday market roundup: FTSE 100 steady as retail sales lift sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 held steady on Friday as strong retail sales lifted sentiment, while UK borrowing concerns and mixed data capped gains. European markets were...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 12:12

UIL warns of fundamental shift in US relations, reports 9.3% return

UIL Ltd on Friday said the US election has resulted in a ‘dramatic shift’ in the country’s global relationships, presenting a challenge for investors, as...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 11:50

Caspian gets final nod for work start on West Shalva contract area

Caspian Sunrise PLC on Friday said it received the final approval needed to start work on the West Shalva contract area in western Kazakhstan.

The...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 11:22

Ireland wholesale prices rise in January as electricity surges

Ireland’s wholesale prices increased in January, with electricity costs rising sharply on both a monthly and annual basis, according to data from the Central Statistics...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 11:13

SolGold settles litigation with former chief executive officer

SolGold PLC on Friday said it has settled litigation proceedings with its former Chief Executive Officer Darryl Cuzzubbo.

The Ecuador-focused exploration company said it has made...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:57

Rights & Issues Investment Trust ups dividend as beats benchmark

Rights & Issues Investment Trust PLC on Friday said the UK government budget back in autumn was ‘relatively benign’ but did damage to confidence, which...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:55

Proteome Sciences wins spectometry contract worth over $1 million

Proteome Sciences PLC on Friday said it has won a contract from a US biopharmaceutical company worth over $1 million.

The London-based protein-focused drug development services...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:47

Sinn Fein leadership in Ireland rules out White House visit

Sinn Fein’s leadership will not attend an event at the White House in ‘a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:38

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Proteome wins deal; Biome plots AIM exit

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Proteome Sciences PLC, up 11% at 4.98 pence, 12-month range 2.22p-5.00p....

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:10

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Alibaba rally boosts JPMorgan China Growth

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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HydrogenOne Capital Growth PLC, up 3.6% at 23.53...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 10:05

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