Daily market update: UK banking stocks, L’Oréal, Kering, B&M

A big recovery in Asian markets helped give the FTSE 100 a lift as investors look to put a difficult week behind them....

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 10:50


Mercantile Investment Trust hails Serco but underperforms benchmark

Mercantile Investment Trust PLC on Monday announced a higher dividend amid positive net total return, however it underperformed against its benchmark.

The London-based investment company focused...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 10:28


IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific director buys £100,000 in shares

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based buyer and builder of companies in scientific instrument sector - Non Executive Director Lushani Kodituwakku buys 1,766 shares at average...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 10:24


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Secure Trust ups motor finance provision

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Ferrexpo PLC, up 4.0% at 61.8p, 12-month range...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 10:23


Seraphim Space net asset value surges by quarter amid ICEYE boost

Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC on Monday reported an increase in its net asset value, boosted by its largest holding, ICEYE.

The space technology-focused investor said...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 10:09


UK consumer sentiment edges down in October but some ‘gloom’ lifts

UK household sentiment worsened a bit in October but was still the second-highest since July 2024, data published by S&P Global showed on Monday.

The S&P...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 10:04


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts M&S; Jefferies raises Ithaca Energy

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS cuts ICG price target to 2,100 (2,250) pence - ’neutral’

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UBS cuts Whitbread...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 09:44


IN BRIEF: GlobalData lowers margin guidance amid slow M&A integration

GlobalData PLC - London-based data analytics and consultancy - Confirms 2025 revenue guidance, as revenue increases by 14% on year in the third quarter. GlobalData...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 09:43


Early market roundup: European stocks up but B&M tumbles as cuts guide

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were mostly higher on Monday morning amid new optimism regarding US-China talks, with London-listed banks performing well....

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 09:38


IN BRIEF: DP Poland extends master franchise of Domino’s Pizza to 2035

DP Poland PLC - operator of 124 Domino’s Pizza stores and restaurants in Poland and Croatia - Exercises its option for a 10-year renewal of...

Mon, 20/10/2025 - 09:19


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