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TOP NEWS: Learning Technologies backs £802 million takeover

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Wednesday recommended a £802 million takeover from a private equity firm.

The London-based digital learning and talent management firm will...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 11:16

Ireland jobless rate ebbs to 4.1% in November from 4.2% in October

Ireland’s unemployment rate declined in November, numbers on Wednesday showed, after a slight rise in October.

The nation’s jobless rate stood at 4.1% last month,...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 11:08

Premier Miton Group shares jump; profit and revenue falls

Premier Miton Group PLC on Wednesday posted steep falls in annual profit and revenue, as ‘difficult’ market conditions persisted.

The Guildford, Surrey-based asset management firm...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 11:00

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Biome warns on revenue; legal blow for LCM

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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N4 Pharma PLC, up 30% at 0.75 pence, 12-month range 0.36p-1.50p....

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 10:57

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Treatt climbs as annual profit 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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Treatt PLC, up 2.1% at 438.92 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 10:49

XP Factory narrows loss as Boom bars drives revenue growth

XP Factory PLC on Wednesday reported strong revenue growth and a narrowed first-half loss, and said it is ‘laser focused’ on achieving a strong Christmas...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 10:21

IN BRIEF: Alphawave joins consortium to advance high-speed AI

Alphawave IP Group PLC - London-based designer of high-speed connectivity solutions - Joins Ultra Accelerator Link consortium to advance high-speed AI connections. The ultra accelerator...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 10:11

Finsbury Growth & Income shares down on ‘disappointing’ annual results

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC on Wednesday said it remains optimistic despite ‘disappointing’ annual results.

The London-based trust, which invests in shares of predominantly UK-listed...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 09:56

TOP NEWS: UK service sector growth slows as firms fret over tax hikes

The UK service sector saw growth ease to the most tepid pace for around a year, survey results on Wednesday showed, amid worries about tax...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 09:52

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank starts Applied Nutrition at ’buy’

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank raises Coca-Cola HBC price target to 3,200 (3,150) pence - ’buy’

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Deutsche...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 09:38

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