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Just Group shares rise as retirement income sales grow comfortably

Just Group PLC on Wednesday said retirement income sales were up healthily in the year just gone, noting a boost from market insight and risk...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:53


Mitchells & Butlers posts strong figures after record festive season

Mitchells & Butlers PLC on Wednesday posted a strong performance in the first quarter, driven by record sales performances over the festive season.

Mitchells &...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:44


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Distil revenue drops as buyers grow ‘cautious’

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Fiinu PLC, up eightfold at 5.25 pence, 12-month range 0.425p-5.25p. The...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:39


UPDATE: IDS revenue increases as Royal Mail provides Christmas boost

International Distribution Services PLC on Wednesday said it expects Royal Mail to return to profitability this financial year as its takeover deal presses ahead following...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:27


Genus shares rally with profit projected ahead of expectations

Genus PLC on Wednesday reported a strong start to financial 2025, with half-year profit predicted ahead of expectations.

The London market rallied behind the Basingstoke,...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:21


BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq

Iraq and London-based oil major BP PLC are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:13


IN BRIEF: Morgan Sindall Chair Michael Findlay to retire in July

Morgan Sindall Group PLC - London-based construction group - Says Chair Michael Findlay will retire on July 28 after nine years in post. Peter Harrison...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:11


IDS quarterly revenue increases as Royal Mail provides Christmas boost

International Distribution Services PLC on Wednesday said it expects Royal Mail to return to profitability this financial year as its takeover deal presses ahead.

London-based...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:10


Serco wins $247 million contract to support US army training

Serco Group PLC on Wednesday said it has been awarded a US defence contract, for up to $247 million.

Serco is an government services outsourcing...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:49


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA cuts Unite Group but Goldman says ’buy’

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Persimmon to ’buy’ (hold)

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RBC raises Persimmon price target...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:35


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