Afarak interim profit jumps despite decline in mining as sales improve

Afarak Group SE on Friday reported a jump in profit during the first half of its current financial year despite a decline in tonnage mined,...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:07


Aterian announces collaboration on AI-driven exploration technology

Aterian PLC on Friday announced a memorandum of understanding with a machine learning stealth-stage start-up that specialises in advanced computational modelling for mineral exploration.

The...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:42


SMALL-CAP WINNERS: Oxford BioMedica fundraise nets about £60 million

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Oxford BioMedica PLC, up 2.0% at 448.25 pence,...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:41


European Opportunities underperforms benchmark, maintains dividend

European Opportunities Trust PLC on Friday reported a decline in its net asset value as Novo Nordisk AS dragged on performance, but with the trust...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:19


Inspired urges shareholders to accept unconditional HGGC takeover bid

Inspired PLC on Friday urged shareholders to accept a takeover bid from private equity firm HGGC as the offer became unconditional.

Palo Alto, California-based HGGC...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:13


Daily market update: FTSE 100, Intel, Associated British Foods

“It is not often that the market’s attention is centred on Alaska but the US state will be firmly in focus on Friday as...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:08


Murray International hails Philip Morris as outperforms benchmark

Murray International Trust PLC said it was boosted by the performance of Philip Morris International Inc as its net asset value total return outperformed against...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:08


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Active Energy signs deal on battery storage site

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Active Energy Group PLC, up 43% at 0.2 pence, 12-month range...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 09:57


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS and Berenberg raise Admiral price targets

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

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FTSE 100

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DZ Bank cuts fair value for Anglo American to 2,500 (2,600) pence -...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 09:32


Early market roundup: European stocks up as dollar stays weak

European stocks opened higher on Friday as the dollar continued to be soft, while annual growth in wholesale prices in Germany slowed in July.

US...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 09:07


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