Smiths News set to meet full-year expectations as contracts secured

Smiths News PLC on Wednesday said trade in the year ending August 31 remains in line with market expectations amid contract wins and renewals.

Smiths...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 10:36


Resolute Mining says production down but gold prices drive up earnings

Resolute Mining Ltd on Wednesday reported decreased gold production in its latest 12 months, and announced positive guidance for the current year.

The Africa-focused gold miner...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 10:32


FTSE 100 dips ahead of Fed meeting, Advanced Micro Devices unveils iffy outlook, Universal Music in TikTok spate, Microsoft warns cloud growth to slow, Alphabet disappoints with advertising and Novo Nordisk beats expectations

“The FTSE 100 dipped on Wednesday after mixed trading in the US overnight, with investors absorbing numbers from Wall Street’s dominant tech sector,” says AJ...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 10:22


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Pebble Beach rises as trades ahead of forecasts

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Pebble Beach Systems Group PLC, up 29% at...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 10:21


abrdn Private Equity increases asset value but total return shrinks

abrdn Private Equity Opportunities Trust PLC on Wednesday declared an increased full-year dividend, although its total return narrowed.

The Europe-focused investor in private equity funds and...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 10:05


Henderson Smaller Cos Investment Trust net assets drop

Henderson Smaller Cos Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday said its net asset value fell on ‘challenging’ market conditions, but lifted its interim dividend.

Henderson Smaller...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 10:01


UK government set to publish deal to set stage for Stormont return

The UK government is due to publish the details of its deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) which sets the stage for the return...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:57


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Smiths News in line with expectations

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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XP Power Ltd, up 3.3% at 1,424.00 pence,...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:53


UK could deploy aircraft carrier to Red Sea, suggests minister

The UK could send an aircraft carrier to the Red Sea as the threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels continues, the armed forces minister has indicated.

James...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:48


Less room for UK tax cuts in Budget than last year, Hunt tells Cabinet

Jeremy Hunt is understood to have warned the Cabinet that opportunities for tax cuts in the Budget are likely to be smaller than they were...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 09:46


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