Tasty shares surge on £2.5 million settlement with insurer

Tasty PLC on Thursday said it has agreed a £2.5 million settlement with its insurer, as it issued a cautious trading update.

The London-based casual dining...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 10:59


Hutchmed China disposes of 45% stake in Shanghai joint venture

Hutchmed (China) Ltd on Thursday said it has agreed to divest a 45% stake in Shanghai Hutchison Pharmaceuticals Ltd to GP Health Service Capital Co...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 10:46


IN BRIEF: Kosmos Energy reports ‘key milestone’ at Africa LNG project

Kosmos Energy Ltd - Africa focused gas and oil exploration company - Notes statement by operator BP PLC on Thursday that first gas production has...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 10:42


Asia shares retreat, Lidl and Marks & Spencer in focus, housebuilders’ mixed reaction to property price data and Revolution Beauty settles spat with former shareholder

“January can be a testing time for markets and that’s already proved the case with Asian equities as investors fret about the impact of Donald...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 10:34


Poolbeg in early stage talks to combine with US biotech, Hookipa

Poolbeg Pharma PLC on Thursday said it was holding talks over an all-share combination with US-listed biopharmaceutical company Hookipa Pharma Inc.

Under the proposed terms, shareholders...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 10:11


UK manufacturing in sharpest fall for almost a year on cost pressures

The UK manufacturing sector downturn deepened more sharply than expected last month, a survey on Thursday showed, with the fastest rate of decline since last...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 10:05


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Griffin Mining gets going at China mine again

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Emmerson PLC, up 29% at 0.78 pence, 12-month range 0.20p-3.50p. The...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 09:46


IN BRIEF: John Wood completes Ethos Energy sale for $138 million

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based oilfield and engineering services provider - Completes the sale of its stake in its joint venture focused on...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 09:39


IN BRIEF: Kerry completes phase one of Kerry Dairy Ireland disposal

Kerry Group PLC - Tralee, County Kerry-based provider of nutrition products - Completes phase one of sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 09:27


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Contango receives royalty payment

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Contango Holdings PLC, up 8.0% at 1.35 pence,...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 09:24


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