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Peel Hunt sees smaller loss, upbeat on M&A outlook despite market drag

Peel Hunt Ltd on Tuesday said it expects to post an annual loss smaller than market expectations, despite a challenging second half of its financial...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 10:47

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Strip Tinning shares almost double; Celadon down

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Strip Tinning Holdings PLC, up 98% at 36.80 pence, 12-month range...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 10:26

CORRECT (Mar 31): Kore Potash to raise more capital in 2025

(Correcting quote of Chair David Hathorn.)

Kore Potash PLC on Monday said it intends to raise additional capital towards the end of this year after suffering...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 10:19

Serica Energy eyes Triton production restart but profit slumps

Serica Energy PLC on Tuesday lowered production guidance and cut its dividend but said Triton is now expected to resume operations in June.

In response, shares...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 10:06

Spire Healthcare buys Acorn Occupational Health for £3.3 million

Spire Healthcare Group PLC on Tuesday said it has bought Acorn Occupational Health Ltd for an initial cost of £3.3 million.

The London-based healthcare company said...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 10:06

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: CLS says property market ‘near the bottom’

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Saga PLC, up 2.8% at 125.60 pence, 12-month...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 10:06

Keysight delays expected completion of Spirent takeover to end of July

Keysight Technologies Inc on Tuesday said it expects its takeover of Spirent Communications PLC to take place by the end of July rather than the...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 09:56

Unilever buys refillable personal care brand Wild for undisclosed sum

Consumer goods firm Unilever PLC has bought upmarket refillable personal care brand Wild to add to its stable of household names.

The London-based Dove soap to...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 09:52

UK national living wage rise kicks in amid tax and bill hikes

Angela Rayner insisted a rise to the UK national living wage coming into effect on Tuesday will give workers ‘more money in their pockets’ as...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 09:32

UK grocery sales increase as promotional activities fuel spending

UK grocery sales picked up as supermarkets were mindful of inflationary pressures on shoppers, with promotions playing a large role in spending activity, numbers from...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 09:28

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