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IN BRIEF: Gem Diamonds posts revenue rise as sells more diamonds

Gem Diamonds Ltd - diamond miner in Lesotho and Botswana - Says revenue rose in the third-quarter as it sold more carats, noting a revenue...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 12:02

IN BRIEF: Red Rock Resources raises £200,000 via share placing

Red Rock Resources PLC - Resources development company focused on gold, base metals, battery metals, and hydrocarbons projects in Africa and Australia - Raises £200,000...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:51

Hitachi reaches milestone in FirstGroup decarbonisation joint venture

Hitachi Ltd on Wednesday said its battery and charging management software and services were now in use across multiple bus depots as part of its...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:49

BP Marsh & Partners interim profit surges despite challenging climate

BP Marsh & Partners PLC on Wednesday said profit surged nearly 90% higher in the first half of its 2025 financial year, despite broader challenges...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:48

UK and Germany sign ‘landmark’ defence agreement to boost co-operation

The UK and Germany have signed a defence pact with the aim of closer co-operation in the face of a growing threat from Russia.

Under the...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:28

IN BRIEF: Image Scan expects profit to rise but revenue slips

Image Scan Holdings PLC - Leicestershire, England-based provider of X-ray screening systems - Expects full-year pretax profit to double to £200,000 from £100,000 the prior...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:24

IN BRIEF: Kingfisher confirms appointment date for new CFO Mistry

Kingfisher PLC - London-based do-it-yourself retailer, which owns B&Q, Castorama, and Screwfix - Says incoming Chief Financial Officer Bhavesh Mistry will join the company as...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:14

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Cordel gets Network Rail boost

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Cordel Group PLC, up 8.4% at 6.23 pence, 12-month range 3.10p-6.25p....

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 11:10

Franchise Brands considers move to Main Market; names chief executive

Franchise Brands PLC on Wednesday said it was considering a move to the Main Market and Official List, following its appointment of Peter Molloy as...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:58

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: World Chess eyes launch of ATP-style tour

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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World Chess PLC, up 21% at 4.00 pence,...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:50

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