Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks softly lower as all eyes on US CPI

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were down a notch on Friday midday ahead of US consumer price index inflation data, while...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 12:17


CAB Payments says Helios consortium’s possible offer undervalues firm

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Friday said it continues to believe a possible offer by the Helios consortium fundamentally undervalues the firm and its future...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 12:12


Diverse Income Trust asset value rises but underperforms benchmark

Diverse Income Trust PLC on Friday reported a rise in its net asset value over the first half of 2025, though it had underperformed its...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 11:52


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: CEO sells £6 million in shares back to Yu Group

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Yu Group...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 11:46


CORRECT: AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: SkinBioTherapeutics CEO suspended

(Amending company description for EPE Special Opportunities Ltd)

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Helix Exploration PLC, up...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 11:04


IN BRIEF: Magnum Ice Cream directors buy €1.3 million in shares

Magnum Ice Cream Co NV - Amsterdam-based ice cream company spun off from Unilever PLC and owner of Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 10:56


Investing in weight-loss drugs, and why everyone’s talking about student loans

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, how financial markets reacted to speculation around the future of Keir Starmer as UK...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 10:48


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: SkinBioTherapeutics sinks as CEO suspended

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Helix Exploration PLC, up 7.8% at 26.40 pence, 12-month range 11.66p-30.50p....

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 10:34


Safran hails booming defence business in ‘record’ annual results

Safran SA on Friday pointed to a rise in defence business as it posted ‘record’ annual results and outlined medium-term financial targets.

In response, Safran shares...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 10:15


European Opportunities Trust starts review; River Global offers exit

European Opportunities Trust PLC on Friday said it has started a strategic review of its future, warning it is unlikely to meet the conditions for...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 10:14


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