Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks rise as markets eye Alaska summit

London stocks held firm at midday on Friday as attention turned to Alaska, where an evening meeting between US and Russian leaders could influence geopolitical...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:58


Stocks make new highs as rate cut hopes outweigh macro headwinds

US stocks climbed to new highs this week with the small cap Russell 2000 index leading the gains on expectations for a rate cut...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:55


Ocean Wilsons keeps Hansa merger on track as portfolio rises

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd on Friday said its investment portfolio delivered a solid second-quarter return, as it confirmed its proposed merger with Hansa Investment Co...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:42


Irish trade surplus dives 56% in June; surplus with US down 68%

Ireland’s trade surplus slumped in June, driven by far lower exports to the US, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Friday.

The country’s trade...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:29


Irish trade surplus dives 56% in May; surplus with US down 68%

Ireland’s trade surplus slumped in June, driven by far lower exports to the US, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Friday.

The country’s trade...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:24


Afarak interim profit jumps despite decline in mining as sales improve

Afarak Group SE on Friday reported a jump in profit during the first half of its current financial year despite a decline in tonnage mined,...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:07


Aterian announces collaboration on AI-driven exploration technology

Aterian PLC on Friday announced a memorandum of understanding with a machine learning stealth-stage start-up that specialises in advanced computational modelling for mineral exploration.

The...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:42


SMALL-CAP WINNERS: Oxford BioMedica fundraise nets about £60 million

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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Oxford BioMedica PLC, up 2.0% at 448.25 pence,...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:41


European Opportunities underperforms benchmark, maintains dividend

European Opportunities Trust PLC on Friday reported a decline in its net asset value as Novo Nordisk AS dragged on performance, but with the trust...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:19


Inspired urges shareholders to accept unconditional HGGC takeover bid

Inspired PLC on Friday urged shareholders to accept a takeover bid from private equity firm HGGC as the offer became unconditional.

Palo Alto, California-based HGGC...

Fri, 15/08/2025 - 10:13


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