Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 below peers as pound rise continues

London’s blue chip index underperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt at Thursday midday, ahead of US producer price index inflation and weekly jobless...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 12:10


IN BRIEF: Workspace Group CFO Dave Benson to depart in 2026

Workspace Group PLC - London-based real estate investment trust that provides flexible office space from 65 locations in London and the south east of England...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 11:33


IN BRIEF: Vistry buys brownfield site near Birmingham for 2,300 homes

Vistry Group PLC - Kent, England-based housebuilder under the Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes brands - Buys the site of the former Rugeley...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 11:32


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: TruFin hails ‘strong’ trading; SkinBio falls

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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TruFin PLC, up 18% at 117.88 pence, 12-month range 42.00p-118.44p. TruFin...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 11:16


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Secure Trust Bank half-year profit up

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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Secure Trust Bank PLC, up 8.6% at 1.195.00...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 10:43


Empiric Student Property eyes ‘further growth’ as accepts Unite offer

Unite Group PLC and Empiric Student Property PLC on Thursday said they have agreed to a takeover of Empiric by Unite, as Empiric reported higher...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 10:39


Daily market update: Admiral, Aviva, Antofagasta, Centrica

“The FTSE 100 dipped from yesterday’s record close on Thursday morning after gains on Wall Street and mixed trading in Asia overnight,” says AJ...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 10:23


UPDATE: Centrica confirms buying National Grid gas import terminal

Centrica PLC and Energy Capital Partners LLP have agreed to buy the Isle of Grain liquefied natural gas terminal in Kent, England from National Grid...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 10:12


Savills backs full-year outlook despite slowdown in second quarter

Savills PLC on Thursday reported improved half-year earnings, but noted a strong start to the year was tempered by a subdued transactional market in the...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 10:10


Diploma CFO Chris Davies steps down immediately, citing conduct

Diploma PLC on Thursday announced Chris Davies has stepped down as finance chief and from the board with immediate effect.

The London-based supplier of specialised technical...

Thu, 14/08/2025 - 09:58


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