Rightmove shares rise as profit grows, ups dividend and posts buyback

Rightmove PLC on Friday announced a total dividend for 2025 that was higher than expected, alongside a share buyback programme as it highlighted it entered...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:20


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals’ Zambia study confirms high-grade zinc, lead

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says laboratory results continue to demonstrate consistently high zinc and lead grades at the surface...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:18


Intertek expands South American footprint with purchase in Colombia

Intertek Group PLC on Friday said it has acquired Colombian business QTEST for an undisclosed amount.

The London-based provider of assurance, testing, inspection and certification...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:17


UPDATE: UK PM’s leadership under fire after by-election humiliation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure to shift Labour to the left after the Green Party secured a historic by-election victory in...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:11


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Altona hails grant for Mozambique asset

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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Altona Rare Earths PLC, up 17% at 3.56...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:11


Jubilee Metals plans board overhaul after disposal in South Africa

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Friday signalled that it plans to change the composition of its board after selling its chrome and platinum group metal...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:07


Pearson retains confidence despite profit slip; names new finance head

Pearson PLC on Friday posted lower annual profit, but nonetheless raised its dividend and reaffirmed confidence in future growth.

The London-based education materials publisher booked pretax...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 10:01


Melrose 2025 profit climbs but shares slump as guidance underwhelms

Aerospace firm Melrose Industries PLC on Friday said it will buy back £175 million worth of shares in the next year, after ‘another strong performance’,...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 09:21


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 higher as miners climb; Melrose slumps

London’s FTSE 100 index was on the up on Friday morning, outperforming continental peers, while the pound was slightly lower after a by-election blow to...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 09:20


Tariffs fail to knock markets and Meta strikes $60bn AI chip deal with AMD

UK and European markets reach record highs. That's despite the tariff turmoil since the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's liberation day plans. Danni dives...

Fri, 27/02/2026 - 09:03


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