Baillie Gifford US return underperforms; ‘positioned for growth’

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC on Friday said it believes it is well positioned for future growth as its net asset value grew, though...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 11:07


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Aura Energy sells project stake; Beowulf falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Aura Energy Ltd, up 16% at 11.18 pence, 12-month range 14.00p-4.68p....

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 11:04


IN BRIEF: Pets At Home confirms date for Pollard joining as CFO

Pets At Home Group PLC - Cheshire, England-based operator of pet care centres and veterinary practices - Confirms that Sarah Pollard will join as chief...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 10:55


Buy and sell ratings on stocks: do they ever work?

This episode of the AJ Money & Markets podcast explores the world of shares, pensions, property, wills, and much more. 

Dan Coatsworth examines how financial...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 10:38


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Upland wins $100 million funding

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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Upland Resources Ltd, up 6.8% at 3.15 pence,...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 10:35


C&C Group shares plunge amid ‘continued softness’ in demand

C&C Group PLC on Friday reported weak trading in the period leading up to Christmas due to tepid consumer confidence amid UK budget nerves.

C&C...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 10:24


Valterra Platinum predicts sharply higher earnings on strong PGM price

Valterra Platinum Ltd on Friday said it expects its annual earnings to surge, getting a boost from a robust platinum group metal price and lower...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 10:19


Babcock says quarterly trading strong, switches up chief executive

Babcock International Group PLC on Friday announced that its chief executive officer is stepping down, and said it is confident in delivering on expectations for...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 10:04


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Severn Trent; Davy cuts Weir

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

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FTSE 100

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BofA raises Rio Tinto price target to 8,500 (8,400) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies raises...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 09:56


UK private sector growth picks up in January amid rise in new orders

The growth in UK’s service and manufacturing sectors accelerated in January, flash data published by S&P Global showed Friday, though cost pressure intensified.

The UK...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 09:50


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