UPDATE: Centrica hikes dividend but pauses share buybacks to invest

Centrica PLC on Thursday declared a higher annual dividend despite swinging to an after-tax loss amid a ‘challenging’ trading environment, but the FTSE 100 company...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:48


Jubilee Metals shares slide despite ‘solid’ performance in first half

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Thursday maintained its annual guidance after delivering a ‘solid’ production performance for the first half of its financial year.

The...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:30


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Checkit earnings reach surprise break-even

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Checkit PLC, up 10% at 19 pence, 12-month range 11.25p-21p. The...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:20


UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as Cabinet secretary

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service, praising her ‘determination to get things done’.

The...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 09:56


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Schroders to ’neutral’

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS cuts Schroders to ’neutral’ - price target 590 pence

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Bernstein raises BAE...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 09:47


Early market roundup: Centrica falls despite in line with consensus

Centrica shares fell on Thursday morning as it reported results that were expected, while Mondi shares rose despite reducing its dividend amid a slump in...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 09:16


Centrica hikes dividend more than 20% despite swing to loss per share

Centrica PLC on Thursday declared a higher annual dividend despite swinging to an after-tax loss amid a ‘challenging’ trading environment.

The Windsor, England-based owner of British...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 09:13


Mondi prunes dividend as annual profit drops amid cyclical downturn

Mondi PLC on Thursday slashed its dividend as the packaging firm continued to grapple with ‘prolonged cyclical downturn’ facing the industry.

The Weybridge, England-based packaging...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 07:52


REPEAT: Rio Tinto maintains full-year dividend as annual earnings fall 7%

Rio Tinto PLC on Thursday said profit declined in 2025 despite higher revenue, as rising operating and finance costs weighed on performance.

The London and...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 06:39


Trump tells UK PM not to give away Chagos day after US backed deal

Donald Trump has urged Keir Starmer not to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a day after the US said it approved of the...

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 19:33


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