LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 enjoys new record as sterling softens

The FTSE 100 reached a new all-time high on Friday, with stocks comfortably in the green at midday, after sound fourth quarter growth data from...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 12:06


IN BRIEF: CAP-XX aims to expand Polish presence with distribution deal

Cap-XX Ltd - Sydney-based manufacturer of supercapacitors for portable electronic devices - Signs strategic distribution agreement with JM elektronik SP ZOO, aimed at expanding its...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:58


Fairview says gross profit boosted by higher student numbers

Fairview International PLC on Friday said its student numbers increased last year and raised gross profit.

The developer and operator of schools following the International Baccalaureate...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:40


RTW Biotech participates in investment rounds worth $300 million

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd on Friday said it has made two separate investments as part of series A and C funding rounds in two clinical-stage...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:26


IN BRIEF: Metals Exploration hails estimates on La India project

Metals Exploration PLC - Philippines-focused mineral resources firm - Highlights estimates from internal studies conducted on the La India gold project in Nicaragua. Compared to...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:23


HydrogenOne Capital Growth secures investment in Estonia

HydrogenOne Capital Growth PLC on Friday said SmartCap AS has invested £5 million in its subsidiary Elcogen PLC.

The London-based investor has a stable of renewable...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:20


Character Group sees steady profit and sales amid challenging market

Character Group PLC on Friday said it anticipates maintaining sales and adjusted pretax profit at similar levels to the prior financial year, despite continued ‘challenging’...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:01


FTSE 100 hits new record high, retail sales plunge, reports of merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore, DFS warns of weak demand and upgrades at William Hill owner

“The FTSE 100 has hit a new record high despite all the doom and gloom around Budget-related cost pressures on businesses and a sell-off in...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: McBride to bring back dividend; Evoke up

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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McBride PLC, up 17% at 119.00 pence, 12-month...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:40


IG Design shares dive on profit warning amid tough US retail market

IG Design Group PLC on Friday issued a warning about its full-year profit outlook, citing ‘challenging retail conditions,’ particularly in the US, as weighing on...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:18


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