Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed; all eyes on US data

Stocks in Europe were mixed at Thursday midday, as investors await the US ADP jobs report followed by US weekly jobless figures, and US trade...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 12:09


CORRECT: UK construction optimism hits lowest in two-and-a-half years

(Correcting day of the week survey was published)

The UK’s construction sector remained mired in contraction in August, with activity falling for the eighth consecutive month,...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 12:06


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals shares hit on Leopard Exploration fund delay

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says funding to facilitate its acquisition of Leopard Exploration & Mining Ltd in Zambia has...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:59


EARNINGS: Gem Diamonds revenue down; Brooks Macdonald outflows ease

The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Gem Diamonds Ltd - Lesotho-focused diamond...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:42


Sherborne Investors C net asset value falls, plans 0.1p dividend

Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) C Ltd on Thursday reported a fall in net asset value in the first half of 2025, as it flagged plans to...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Gem Diamonds swings to interim loss

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Gem Resources PLC, more than doubles to 0.42...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:32


What to expect from the Budget on 26 November

The government has announced its second Budget will take place on 26 November.

After a turbulent first year in power, it will be focused on...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:29


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson associate buys shares for £1.0 million

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Person closely associated with Chair Ben...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:27


Empire Metals surges despite wider loss as titanium scheme advances

Empire Metals Ltd on Thursday said that its loss had widened in the first half, though its shares continued to rise after an upgrade to...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:24


Pan African Resources expects high 2025 earnings on robust gold price

Pan African Resources PLC on Thursday said it expects strong gold price to boost its annual earnings, though hedging limited the upside potential.

The Rosebank-headquartered...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 11:04


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