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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE100 closes up as Lloyds rises on appeal hopes

FTSE mining stocks on Wednesday were boosted by an uptick in gold prices while the Nasdaq Composite hit an all-time high, topping 20,000 for the...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 17:24

S&U says UK motor finance scandal and Budget weighing on sector

S&U PLC shares rose on Wednesday, despite its warning that the motor finance scandal is causing ‘chaotic’ conditions in the market while the Budget has...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 16:19

IN BRIEF: PCI-PAL hails high customer retention and trading momentum

PCI-PAL PLC - Ipswich, England-based secure payment solutions provider - At the day of its annual general meeting, PCI-PAL celebrates continued positive trading momentum to...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 15:06

IN BRIEF: Great Southern Copper gets approval for drilling in Chile

Great Southern Copper PLC - Chile-focused copper, gold and lithium explorer - Receives permitting and authorisation for diamond drilling at Cerro Negro prospect in Chile....

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:29

IN BRIEF: Vaalco signs contract to secure rig for drilling programme

Vaalco Energy Inc - Canada and Africa-focused hydrocarbon explorer - Signs contract with Borr Drilling Limited affiliate to secure rig for drilling programme in Gabon....

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:08

Taylor Maritime declares special dividend after vessel sales

Taylor Maritime Investments Ltd on Wednesday declared a special dividend in addition to its regular quarterly payment due to cash generated from recent disposals.

TMI is...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 14:02

Equals Group agrees to £283 million takeover by Alakazam

Equals Group PLC reported on Wednesday it had agreed to a £283 million takeover by Alakazam Holdings Bidco Ltd.

The London-based fintech company and payment platform...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 13:49

IN BRIEF: Beeks Financial promotes Non-Exec William Meldrum to chair

Beeks Financial Cloud Group PLC - Glasgow-based cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets - Non-Executive Director William Meldrum assumes role of chair with...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 13:31

Third Point Investors continues weighing up its strategic options

Third Point Investors Ltd on Wednesday reported strong year-to-date net asset value returns as it revealed ‘good progress’ with its Strategy Committee.

The feeder fund that...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 13:26

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Exiting DSW CEO buys; Borovitz family ups MTI stake

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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DSW Capital...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 12:44

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