What voters think of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax rises after a year in office

Subjecting unused pension funds to inheritance tax (IHT) on death is the most unpopular tax measure announced by the government since entering office, according to...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 11:17

Begbies Traynor ups payout as profit climbs; hails activity levels

Begbies Traynor Group PLC on Tuesday reported growth in annual earnings and the professional services consultancy said ‘activity levels are encouraging’.

The Manchester, England-based insolvency...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 10:58

The link between economic growth and stock market performance

If a country’s economic growth slows down or speeds up, many assume that its stock market will mirror that performance. There is a close relationship...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 10:36

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Wishbone eyes new tenements; Solid State sinks

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Wishbone Gold PLC, up 14% at 0.41 pence, 12-month range 0.090p-1.15p....

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 10:32

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: LMS Capital rises on capital return plan

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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LMS Capital PLC, up 6.2% at 19.01 pence,...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 10:31

BP signs with National Oil Corp for redevelopment of Libyan oilfields

BP PLC on Monday said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya’s National Oil Corp to gauge redevelopment opportunities in oilfields in Libya’s Sirte...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 10:15

Daily market update: FTSE 100, Rio Tinto, Shein, Samsung, Greencore

“The TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade is back on the table as the Trump administration’s latest announcements on tariffs offered some relief to financial...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 09:54

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA raises Persimmon; Citi cuts Man Group

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

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FTSE 100

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RBC cuts Rio Tinto price target to 4,700 (4,900) pence - ’sector perform’

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RBC...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 09:42

UK CMA mulls investigating Greencore’s £1.2 billion buy of Bakkavor

The Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it is considering whether Greencore Group PLC’s planned acquisition of Bakkavor Group PLC may reduce competition in...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 09:39

Victrex issues profit warning as poaches CEO from AB Dynamics

Victrex PLC on Tuesday said it has hired away the chief executive of fellow London listing AB Dynamics PLC to be its own new CEO,...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 09:06

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