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UK service sector growth picks up but post-budget worries still rife

The UK service sector remained in growth territory in December, numbers on Monday showed, though it was a largely tepid final quarter of the year....

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 09:47


Idox wins five-year renewal on electoral services contract in Malta

Idox PLC on Monday said it has won a new five-year contract for the continued delivery of election services in Malta.

The Woking, Surrey-based information...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barratt and Persimmon raised but Berkeley cut

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday:

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FTSE 100

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UBS raises WPP price target to 720 (680) pence - ’sell’

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Canaccord raises Antofagasta...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 09:21


Keystone Positive Change calls on investors to block Saba plans

Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust PLC on Monday urged shareholders to vote against motions proposed by Saba Capital Management LP, which criticised ‘underwhelming’ performance at...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 09:19


Equipmake enters multiple discussions as part of strategic review

Equipmake Holdings PLC on Monday said it has entered discussions with multiple potential investors, partners or acquisition offerers, as it progresses its ongoing strategic review.

The...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 09:08


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed on PMI heavy Monday

The FTSE 100 underperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Monday morning, just as PMI data from France, Germany and the eurozone are...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 08:53


UK firms to increase prices amid ‘pressure cooker’ of rising costs, tax

More than half of UK companies plan to raise prices by early April, according to research, which found business confidence has slumped since the budget.

A...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 08:52


Atalaya Mining updates on re-domiciliation to Spain and renaming

Atalaya Mining PLC on Monday reported it expects to commence trading as a Spanish company on Friday, following its proposal to re-domicile to Spain from...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 08:40


HarbourVest expects 2025 recovery after strong December cash flow

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Ltd on Monday reported strong cash flow performance for December 2024 and expressed optimism for further recovery in distributions in 2025.

The...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 08:31


Engage XR expects to post revenue below guidance after contract delays

Engage XR Holdings PLC on Monday warned that it expects full-year revenue to come in below market expectations, following delays to Middle Eastern contracts.

The...

Mon, 06/01/2025 - 08:30


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