Irish retail sales growth accelerates in July thanks to motor trade

Ireland’s retail sales growth accelerated in July, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed on Thursday.

Retail sales rose by 0.8% in July from June,...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 11:25


EARNINGS: Carclo swings to annual profit; t42 hails ‘step-change’

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

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Carclo PLC - Mitcham, London-based provider...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 11:19


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Avacta raises funds to make bond payment

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Avacta Group PLC, up 13% at 62.00 pence, 12-month range 79.50p-26.00p....

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 11:16


UK house sales ticked higher in July as activity rebounded further

House sales in the UK lifted higher last month as activity continued its recovery following the end of the stamp duty holiday.

Official figures from HM...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 10:48


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: capAI gets licence; Cykel issues warrants

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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Alkemy Capital Investments PLC, up 12% at 214.40...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 10:32


Daily market update: UK banks, US inflation data, Wood Group

“The UK stock market ended the week on a sour note amid suggestions that the government could help to fill its fiscal hole with...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 10:25


IN BRIEF: ConvaTec interim CEO and CFO buy £167,000 in shares

ConvaTec Group PLC - London-based medical products and technologies - Interim Chief Executive Officer Jonny Mason buys 50,000 shares at average 234.81 pence, worth £117,405,...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 10:04


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank raises Keller; Peel Hunt cuts ITM

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays raises Airtel Africa price target to 240 (210) pence - ’overweight’

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Morgan Stanley...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 09:54


Frasers reshuffles board with David Daly to step down as chair

Frasers Group PLC on Friday said Jon Thompson will succeed David Daly as chair on Monday, as the owner of the House of Fraser, Sports...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 09:51


UK banking stocks fall on fears UK government is eyeing windfall tax

Banking stocks in London were hit on Friday by reports that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves could target the sector to help shore up public finances.

UK...

Fri, 29/08/2025 - 09:31


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