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Accesso Technology profit up 33% amid Middle East business expansion

Accesso Technology PLC on Tuesday said profit rose by a third during 2024, as a result of reduced expenses and business expansion in the Middle...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:50


Halfords expects to post profit at top end of guidance; CEO steps down

Halfords Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects to top prior profit guidance for its most recent financial year, and said Graham Stapleton has stepped...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:18


Lunchtime market roundup: Talk of US-UK trade deal lifts sentiment

London equities were higher at midday on Tuesday, lifted in part by suggestions of tariff flexibility for the motor sector.

The US, meanwhile, is ‘certainly working...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:04


UPDATE: De La Rue prefers cash offer from Atlas over rival bid

De La Rue PLC on Tuesday accepted a takeover offer from US private equity firm Atlas Holdings LLC, preferring it to a rival bid from...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:00


Tullow Oil sells Kenya interests for $120 million to Gulf Energy

Tullow Oil PLC on Tuesday said it has sold all its interests in Kenya to local firm Gulf Energy Ltd for $120 million plus potential...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:52


Ireland goods exports jump in February on pharma sales surge

Ireland’s goods exports rose in February from a year earlier, driven by a sharp increase in medical and pharmaceutical sales, figures from the Central Statistics...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:30


IN BRIEF: Haleon acquires remaining 12% stake in Chinese joint venture

Haleon PLC - Weybridge, Surrey-based consumer healthcare firm that spun out of GSK PLC in 2022 - Agrees to acquire the remaining 12% stake in...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 11:20


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Halfords beats savings goal, names new CEO

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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De La Rue PLC, up 20% at 131.75...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:51


Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ’zombie’ grid projects

Officials have approved plans to connect new wind and solar farms to the power grid faster, which they hope will end years of gridlock for...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:37


Wise underlying income up 13% in final quarter but take rate down

Wise PLC on Tuesday reported a strong rise in underlying income in the financial year just completed, while achieving a 20% underlying profit margin, as...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:36


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