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Lunchtime market roundup: London dips as US-China tariff row deepens

London stocks slipped on Wednesday as investors digested cautious updates from WH Smith and Bunzl, while fresh US probes into Chinese imports and semiconductor controls...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 11:52


XPS Pensions annual revenue up 18%, third year of double-digit growth

XPS Pensions Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue rose in financial 2025, marking its third consecutive year of double-digit growth, as it highlighted strong demand...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 11:41


Antofagasta posts higher first-quarter production, maintains guidance

Antofagasta PLC on Wednesday reported higher on-year production in the first quarter of its current financial year as a result of improved copper grades and...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 11:28


IN BRIEF: Playtech taps sports media entrepreneur to be next chair

Playtech PLC - Isle of Man-based gambling software developer - Appoints John Gleasure as a non-executive director and chair-designate, succeeding Brian Mattingley as chair following...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 11:19


Hays sees third-quarter fee decline but maintains full-year guidance

Hays PLC on Wednesday said it expects full-year profit to meet market expectations despite continued weakness in hiring activity during its third quarter, which pushed...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:59


Oxford Instruments shares rise amid ‘strong’ full-year trading

Oxford Instruments PLC on Wednesday said it continues to monitor and adapt to the potential impacts of macroeconomic events, as it reported revenue growth in...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:48


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: ProCook ‘confident’ as revenue rises

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Vp PLC, up 3.3% at 527p pence, 12-month...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:37


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Strategic Minerals raises £1 million

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Gear4Music Holdings PLC, up 17% at 137.5 pence, 12-month range 101p-200p....

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:55


WH Smith swings to first-half loss after shifting focus to travel

WH Smith on Wednesday reported a pretax loss for the first six months of financial 2025, but said it remains on course to meet market...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:54


Mitie ups annual profit view and launches £125 million share buyback

Mitie Group PLC on Wednesday upgraded its full-year profit guidance, secured a new government contract, and launched a share buyback programme as fourth-quarter trading lifted...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:27


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