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National World shares rise on Media Concierge’s £56m takeover move

National World PLC was the target of a takeover proposal announced on Friday by its largest shareholder, Media Concierge (Holdings) Ltd, which already holds a...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:35


AngloGold Ashanti seals takeover of Sukari gold mine owner Centamin

AngloGold Ashanti PLC has wrapped up its acquisition of the operator of Sukari gold mine Centamin PLC, the two companies said.

In a joint statement,...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:23


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: EnQuest rises; Metro Bank returns gains

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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EnQuest PLC, up 3.7% at 12.19 pence, 12-month...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:15


TOP NEWS: UK private sector activity slips in ‘thumbs down’ to budget

UK private sector business activity fractionally declined in November, a preliminary reading showed Friday, ending a 12 month streak of growth, amid weaker business optimism...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:13


Hutchmed to get payment from Takeda as Fruzaqla launched in Japan

Hutchmed (China) Ltd on Friday said it will receive a milestone payment from Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd after Takeda launched Hutchmed’s Fruzaqla in Japan.

Hutchmed is...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:00


Irish Residential reports progress with strategic review initiatives

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC on Friday reported third-quarter business momentum as it advanced its strategic review initiatives.

Ireland’s largest provider of private rental accommodation...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 09:37


Playtech to now redeem €200 million of bonds before Snaitech sale

Playtech PLC on Friday said it will now redeem a chunk of outstanding bonds earlier than planned ‘given the current strength of its balance sheet’....

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 09:32


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman likes Flutter; JPMorgan cuts JD Sports

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

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FTSE 100

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HSBC cuts SSE price target to 2,150 (2,200) pence - ’buy’

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HSBC raises WPP...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 09:28


DFS Furniture says order intake up, costs cut in financial year so far

DFS Furniture PLC on Friday said trading has continued to improve in the new financial year.

At its annual results released in September, the Doncaster-based...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 09:26


Cooper suggests will continue to see ‘aggressive’ rhetoric from Putin

The UK home secretary has said that ‘we will continue’ to see ‘aggressive language’ from Vladimir Putin after the Russian leader threatened to strike the...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 09:23


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