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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Shares in China-focused investors perk up

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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JPMorgan China Growth & Income PLC, up 2.1%...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 10:16


Babcock International shares jumps on improved full-year forecast

Babcock International Group PLC shares rose on Thursday, as the FTSE 250 constituent upped its guidance for the financial year due to end on March...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 10:09


UK construction economy slips into decline as new work falls

The UK construction sector slipped into decline at the start of the year, snapping a 10-month growth stretch as economic uncertainty weighed, a survey on...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 09:38


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC lowers Halma ’reduce’

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

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FTSE 100

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HSBC cuts Halma to ’reduce’ - price target 2,760 pence

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UBS raises GSK...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 09:30


Watches of Switzerland maintains outlook after strong quarterly demand

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC on Thursday said it remains on track to deliver prior guidance for financial 2025, after strong third-quarter demand in both...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 09:24


Anglo American production meets 2024 guidance, new strategy progresses

Anglo American PLC said on Thursday its annual production across its diverse operations was in line with its guidance.

The London-based miner reported that copper...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 08:56


Compass sees first-quarter revenue growth amid strong client retention

Compass Group PLC on Thursday said it saw revenue rise in the first quarter of its current financial year, due to ‘strong’ client retention.

The Chertsey,...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 08:45


Cancer drugs help drive fourth-quarter sales beat at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca PLC on Thursday ended a strong year with better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings and said its pipeline would support further growth in 2025.

The Cambridge-based pharmaceuticals...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 08:42


Early market roundup: European stocks start higher ahead of BoE call

Stock prices in Europe opened in the green on Thursday, ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the Bank of England, with weekly US...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 08:42


BBGI Global Infrastructure agrees to £1.06 billion takeover

BBGI Global Infrastructure SA on Thursday said it agreed to a takeover from a vehicle indirectly controlled by Canada’s British Columbia Investment Management Corp.

The...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 08:37


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