IN BRIEF: Serica Energy says CEO Flegg to step down after six years

Serica Energy PLC - oil and gas company operating in the UK North Sea - Chief Executive Officer Mitch Flegg will step down from his...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 10:12


New UK oil and gas exploration licences approved in the North Sea

The UK’s oil and gas regulator has awarded 24 new exploration licences to 17 separate companies in a move that has been welcomed by a...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 10:06


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Rank Group rises as swings to profit

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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Superdry PLC, up 22% at 24.01 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:58


Mitie hires former Direct Line CEO Penny James as non-exec director

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday announced it has hired former Direct Line Insurance Group PLC’s Chief Executive Officer Penny James as non-executive director, effective immediately....

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:48


JTC focuses on investments as celebrates ‘very successful’ 2023

JTC PLC on Thursday hailed strong momentum in net organic revenue growth, which was boosted last year by existing clients as JTC emphasised its focus...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:48


TOP NEWS: Downturn in UK manufacturing continues into 2024

The UK manufacturing sector entered the new year still on a downward path, survey results showed on Thursday.

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UK manufacturing...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:46


TOP NEWS: Airtel Africa shares up as plans share buyback; profit down

Airtel Africa PLC on Thursday said it plans to launch a share buyback programme starting next month, as it reported a decline in profit and...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:19


TOP NEWS: AG Barr hires former Saga and Superdry chief as new CEO

AG Barr PLC on Thursday announced Euan Sutherland as its next chief executive officer, while also reporting a 26% rise in revenue in its just-completed...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:15


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Next; JPMorgan raises easyJet

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan raises GSK price target to 1,530 (1,450) pence - ’underweight’

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DZ Bank raises GSK price target...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:03


Phoenix Group burns through 2025 target as net fund flows rise

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC on Thursday celebrated the early delivery of its mid-term growth target, and said net fund flows almost doubled in its latest...

Thu, 01/02/2024 - 09:00


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