LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks slip as UK lacks ‘fuel for job creation’

European stocks were mixed at midday on Tuesday, as new UK unemployment data was unchanged signalling weak job creation.

Investors will be eagerly anticipating the US...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 12:08

Technology Minerals shares soar as signs offtake deal with Glencore

Shares in Technology Minerals PLC more than tripled on Tuesday morning after it announced an offtake agreement with Glencore PLC for the output of its...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:57

Five ways to get your pension savings on track this year

Pensions aren’t always at the top of our priorities after a busy Christmas, but these five quick and simple checks can get your pots in...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:26

How to use the X-Ray tool to keep your investments on track

Staying on top of your investments is important if you want to make a success out of putting your money to work in the financial...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:18

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita warns on higher UK tax costs

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Gulf Marine Services PLC, up 2.6% at 15.6...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:04

Kosmos Energy pulls plug on short-lived bid interest in Tullow Oil

Kosmos Energy Ltd on Tuesday said it will not be making a bid for Tullow Oil PLC ‘at this time’ just days after talks between...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 10:52

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: LPA wins three ‘prestigious’ rail contracts

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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LPA Group PLC, up 32% at 75 pence, 12-month range 57p-86p....

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 10:48

Goodwin hails double-digit profit growth and strong order book

Goodwin PLC on Tuesday welcomed a ‘significant’ rise in half-year profit and highlighted the potential for its radar business.

Pretax profit climbed 38% to £16.7...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 10:42

Five key lessons to take from financial markets in 2024

In some ways 2024 was unusual, because the consensus macroeconomic view played out exactly as expected – inflation cooled, there was no deep economic downturn...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 10:20

FTSE dragged down by energy sector, Bunzl warns over deflation shock, Indivior bows to investor pressure, Capita’s cash outflow troubles market, Chemring margins slip and Hollywood Bowl hit by mini-golf write-off

“Energy and pharma stocks weighed on the FTSE 100, causing the index to fall 0.7% to 8,203,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 10:12

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