Serica Energy profit slumps, but optimistic as acquisition closes

Serica Energy PLC on Thursday said it has acquired North Sea exploration blocks from TotalEnergies SE, as it reported a profit slump due to weaker...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 12:03


IN BRIEF: Cohort awarded €42 million Portuguese Navy contract

Cohort PLC - Reading, England-based defence and security technology, including communications and sensors - Portuguese subsidiary EID is awarded a €42.3 million contract to supply...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:56


IN BRIEF: Aberdeen Group senior director Asquith to be interim chair

Aberdeen Group PLC - Edinburgh-based wealth and asset management - Senior Independent Director Jonathan Asquith will take over as interim board chair until a permanent...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:55


WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita up on disposal; Checkit starts sale process

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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BSF Enterprise PLC, up 23%...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:25


FirstGroup ‘on course’ for full year with ‘modest’ earnings growth

FirstGroup PLC on Thursday said both its divisions are trading as expected, although it expects to report higher adjusted net debt.

For the full year...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:06


Pollen Street assets under management climb in ‘strong’ 2025

Pollen Street Group Ltd on Thursday said assets under management increased in 2025, as it hailed ‘sustained and growing fundraising momentum’ across its private credit...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:00


Playtech reaffirms confidence though loss widens in 2025

Playtech PLC on Thursday reported weaker performance in 2025, but doubled down on the optimistic view it shared in a trading update last month.

The...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 10:57


International Public Partnerships praises Tideway; net asset value up

International Public Partnerships Ltd on Thursday said that geopolitical tensions such as the conflict in Iran contribute to heightened volatility, while noting that the underlying...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 10:47


WINNERS & LOSERS: Next climbs; Ceres jumps on Centrica deal

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Next PLC, up 5.5% at 12,697.50 pence,...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 10:46


THG backs outlook and targets cash flow boost amid VAT reclaim hopes

THG PLC on Thursday said it enters 2026 ‘on the front foot with strong trading momentum’, as it reported a sharp fall in debt and...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 10:32


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