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BP cuts buyback after first quarter profit miss and cash flow decline

BP PLC on Tuesday lowered its share buyback after first quarter profit fell short of market expectations.

In response, shares in the London-based oil major fell...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 09:07


UK’s Starmer congratulates Carney, hails Canada as ‘closest of allies’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wants to deepen the UK’s relationship with Canada as he congratulated Mark Carney on his victory in the country’s...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 09:05


Early market roundup: Stocks up after Carney win in Canada

Stock prices in London were in the green on Tuesday morning, despite Associated British Foods and BP shares falling after reporting profit dives.

Also, UK...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 09:03


IN BRIEF: Kore Potash gets draft financing proposal for Kola project

Kore Potash PLC - London-based owner of the Kola and DX potash projects in Republic of Congo - Receives the draft financing proposal and associated...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 08:42


IN BRIEF: Gemfields ruby auction robust demand despite tariff woes

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Generates revenue of $7.2 million at an auction of rough rubies held from...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 08:39


Cristie Group shares jump 25% after swing to profit in 2024

Cristie Group PLC on Monday reported that it is ‘well positioned’ for an improved performance in 2025, as it swung from a loss to a...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 07:01


HSBC profit falls 25% in first quarter, unveils $3 billion buyback

HSBC Holdings PLC on Tuesday reported a drop in profit for the first quarter and announced a new share buyback programme while slashing its dividend.

The...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 06:19


Science in Sport loss narrows in 2024 ahead of takeover by bd-capital

Science in Sport PLC on Monday said its loss narrowed during 2024 as it eyes the recently-agreed takeover by bd-capital Partners Ltd.

The London-based sports...

Mon, 28/04/2025 - 18:55


Late market roundup: London muted as investors await week of earnings

London’s FTSE 100 closed broadly flat on Monday, in a muted day of trading ahead of the coming week’s slew of economic data and earnings...

Mon, 28/04/2025 - 17:04


IN BRIEF: NCC says investigating potential sale of Escode business

NCC Group PLC - Manchester, England-based cybersecurity company - Confirms in relation to recent press speculation that it is investigating a number of options for...

Mon, 28/04/2025 - 16:27


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