Ireland unemployment rate rises to 4.3% in March from 4.2% in February

Ireland’s jobless rate edged slightly higher in March, numbers from the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday.

According to the CSO, the jobless rate picked up...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:14

JPMorgan Global Emerging eyes rate cuts as net asset value falls

JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust PLC on Thursday noted an uncertain geopolitical outlook, citing the upcoming US presidential election and the war in Ukraine.

The...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:04

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: CAB rises on Europe win; Gulf Marine jumps

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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Gulf Marine Services PLC, up 11% at 21.80...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:52

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: ‘Firefighting’ Cirata down; Gelion jumps

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Cavendish Financial PLC, up 29% at 11.20 pence,...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:47

Merchants Trust raises total dividend as optimistic in long-term

Merchants Trust PLC on Thursday said that its investment managers remained optimistic in the long-term prospects of the UK market, despite the company reporting a...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:35

FTSE 100 higher on commodity price strength, Disney shares down despite beating activist, Motorpoint sees pick-up in business and Future returns to growth

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Thursday as US markets enjoyed a better session overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Miners were...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:35

DS Smith extends deadline for takeover offer by Mondi

DS Smith PLC on Thursday said that an extension had been agreed for its potential takeover by Mondi PLC, though the company still holds a...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:12

Vistry appoints new senior independent director, joining after AGM

Vistry Group PLC on Thursday appointed UK Met Office Chair Rob Woodward as new senior independent director, which will take effect from the close of...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:11

TOP NEWS: Ocado chair to step down to focus on NatWest role

Ocado Group PLC said on Thursday that its chair intends to step down next year, as ‘pressure’ on his time will grow after taking on...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:05

TOP NEWS: UK service sector growth eases to four-month low

The UK services sector remained in expansion territory last month, though survey numbers on Thursday showed the pace of growth abated.

The S&P Global services...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:45

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