Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks lower; eyes on US jobless

Blue chip indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were lower at Thursday midday, ahead of US weekly jobless data as well as a US composite...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 12:08


IN BRIEF: Wise General Counsel Jessica Winter sells more shares

Wise PLC - London-based money transfer services provider - General Counsel Jessica Winter sells 5,000 shares at £10.87 each, worth £54,374, on Wednesday. Winter had...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:46


Robinson increases revenue; hits 30% recycled material in packaging

Robinson PLC on Thursday maintained its dividend and kept its outlook unchanged, after a mostly steady first half of 2025.

Robinson is a Chesterfield, Derbyshire-based manufacturer...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:41


Castings expects to meet expectations amid subdued commercial demand

Castings PLC on Thursday said it expects to meet market expectations for the twelve months to the end of March 2026, as it focuses on...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:36


IN BRIEF: Polar Capital investment chief sells shares for £57,180

Polar Capital Holdings PLC - London-based specialist fund manager - Chief Investment Officer Alexander Black sells 12,000 shares at 476.50 pence each for a total...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:31


Image Scan anticipates market guidance miss as long lead times weigh

Image Scan Holdings PLC on Thursday strengthened its order book, but said it doesn’t expect to meet market expectations for the full-year following supply chain...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:08


Galliford Try hails £9 billion National Grid framework

Galliford Try Holdings PLC on Thursday said it has secured a five-year £9 billion contract with National Grid.

The Uxbridge, England-based construction firm called its selection...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:06


Global Opportunities Trust beats comparative index as NAV rises

Global Opportunities Trust PLC on Thursday reported a rise in net asset value during the first half of 2025, outperforming a comparative index.

The Edinburgh-based...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:03


Seeing Machines notes ‘significant’ growth as adjusted loss to narrow

Seeing Machines Ltd on Thursday noted ‘significant’ growth amid a ‘strong’ start to sales of its new ’Guardian Generation 3’ offering, with revenue to beat...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 11:00


Daily market update: WH Smith, Nvidia, Premier Foods, Hays

“It’s not too often that the FTSE 100’s lack of technology exposure is a virtue but it has been this week,” says AJ Bell...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 10:51


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