IN BRIEF: Redcentric issues £2.4 million in shares to pay dividend

Redcentric PLC - Harrogate, England-based IT managed services provider - Issues 1.9 million new shares to investors holding 63.4% of its total equity. The shares...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 10:00


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Wincanton surges on French takeover offer

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Wincanton PLC, up 48% at 439 pence, 12-month...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:59


FTSE lifted by weaker pound, Persimmon bounces back, DFS outperforms challenging sofa market and takeover bid for Wincanton

“A decline in the pound after weak UK retail sales data gave a boost to the multitude of companies in the FTSE 100 whose share...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:48


Mustang Energy inks deal to acquire Cykel AI for £19.2 million

Mustang Energy PLC and Cykel AI PLC made joint announcements of the proposed acquisition on Friday.

The London-based special purpose acquisition company focused on energy storage...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:40


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA cuts Pearson, raises Just Eat Takeaway

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan cuts Sage price target to 1,300 (1,310) pence - ’overweight’

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JPMorgan cuts Fresnillo price...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:28


IN BRIEF: Avacta says new head of R&D Coughlin brings ‘deep expertise’

Avacta Group PLC - Wetherby, England-based life sciences company developing oncology drugs and diagnostics - Appoints Christina Coughlin as head of research and development. Coughlin,...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:11


Big Technologies shares fall as expects 2024 sales to drop

Big Technologies PLC shares fell on Friday, after it said it expects 2024 sales to drop on additional costs.

Big Technologies is a Rickmansworth, England-based remote...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:03


Deliveroo hails annual performance as set to beat earnings target

Deliveroo PLC on Friday noted improved order growth in 2023 as it expects annual earnings to be ahead of its guidance.

The London-based food delivery...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:03


TOP NEWS: Wincanton shares surge as accepts French takeover offer

Wincanton PLC said it has agreed to be bought by one of the largest container shipping companies in the world.

The Wiltshire, England-based logistics provider...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:01


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks outperform amid UK retail sales fall

Stock prices in London were mostly higher on Friday, after data showed a steeper-than-expected decline in UK retail sales during December, appearing to lift hopes...

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:00


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