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Benchmark Holdings quarterly loss widens amid restructuring efforts

Benchmark Holdings PLC on Thursday reported a weaker financial performance in the third quarter but said recent restructuring efforts should yield benefits going forward amid...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:35


Baillie Gifford US underperforms against S&P 500; outlook optimistic

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC on Thursday said the US remains a good destination for investors as companies there are leading in new technology...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:30


TOP NEWS: Ithaca Energy cuts production outlook but sees Eni stimulus

Ithaca Energy PLC on Thursday said outages at a number of fields hit production in the first half of 2024, a period which saw profit...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:29


Bank of Georgia launches new share buyback as interim profit doubles

Bank of Georgia Group PLC on Thursday increased its dividend and launched a new share buyback, amid strong half-year results helped by a healthy Georgian...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:27


IN BRIEF: South32 looks set to finalise Illawarra coal sale this month

South32 Ltd - Perth-based diversified mining group - Expects the sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal in New South Wales to be concluded earlier than thought...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 10:26


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Macfarlane sees revenue and profit fall

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Mobico Group PLC, up 5.1% at 71.80 pence,...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 09:53


TOP NEWS: UK manufacturing and service sectors get boost in August

The UK got a boost in both its manufacturing and service sectors in August, new flash data on Thursday showed.

The latest S&P Global flash UK...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 09:43


TOP NEWS: Serco hails $320 million contract to modernise space base

Serco Group PLC on Thursday celebrated a large contract to modernise a space base in Greenland.

Serco is an outsourcer based in Hampshire, England. It...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 09:39


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA likes Unilever; Jefferies raises Admiral

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

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FTSE 100

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Bank of America raises Unilever to ’buy’ (underperform) - price target 5,600 (3,800)...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 09:27


TOP NEWS: Hays awaits hiring upturn as bruising year sees profit slump

Hays PLC’s full-year results on Thursday bore the scars of tough recruitment markets with profit and net fees down sharply.

In the financial year to June...

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 09:14


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