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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


Diversified Energy to supply natural gas to Gulf Coast facility

Diversified Energy Co PLC on Wednesday said it has signed a supply contract with a major liquefied natural gas export facility in the Gulf Coast.

Starting...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:38


IN BRIEF: Home REIT to repay Scottish Widows loan after property sales

Home REIT PLC - London-based real estate investment trust, which invests in UK social housing - Sells a further 152 properties for £26.8 million, representing...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:31


Patria Private Equity Trust sells 14 investments for £180 million

Patria Private Equity Trust PLC on Wednesday announced its sale of 14 underlying fund investments for around £180 million.

The Edinburgh, Scotland-based investment company said...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:30


UK water review could see replacing Ofwat amid row over bills, sewage

An independent review into the water industry in the UK could consider abolishing regulator Ofwat among other measures to reform the sector, after a public...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:23


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