Daily market update: JD Sports, Greggs, Alibaba, Beauty Tech

The FTSE 100 was off to a poor start on Wednesday, taking its cue from losses in the US overnight as Federal Reserve chair...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 10:52


Saga first half helped by demand for cruises, strong Insurance trading

Saga PLC on Wednesday said a better than expected first half performance was a ‘significant step forward’ towards meeting its mid-term financial objectives.

The Kent,...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 10:18


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Fiske expects to post 40% annual profit growth

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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First Property Group PLC, up 5.3% at 16.05 pence, 12-month range...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 10:14


Gresham House Energy Storage net asset value lower amid growth focus

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC on Wednesday said it is prioritising reinvestment over near-term cash returns to shareholders, as it looks to capitalise on...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 10:13


Goodwin hails first-half momentum and Northrop Grumman partnership

Goodwin PLC on Wednesday reported forward momentum in its workload and activity during the first half of 2026, alongside a new collaboration with a subsidiary...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 10:02


Avingtrans reports dividend growth, ‘record’ revenue for latest year

Avingtrans PLC on Wednesday reported increased profit for financial 2025, highlighting ‘strong underlying growth’ in its Advanced Engineering Systems division.

The Chatteris, England-based engineering company’s...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 09:50


North American Income Trust posts negative return but outperforms

North American Income Trust PLC on Wednesday reported an increased interim dividend, as it expressed confidence in its portfolio’s resilience amid challenges from tariffs and...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 09:37


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche ups AB Foods, cuts Kerry price target

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays raises Smiths Group price target to 2,330 (2,265) pence - ’equal weight’

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Deutsche...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 09:35


On the Beach to miss on profit as late holiday booking trend continues

On the Beach Group PLC on Wednesday said it recorded a third consecutive year of growth in its financial year ending next week, despite a...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 09:26


Early market roundup: London slips as investors seek defence boost

London stocks opened mostly lower on Wednesday, though defence firms rose after Donald Trump struck a more optimistic tone on Ukraine at the UN.

The FTSE...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 09:21


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