Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks set to end week strongly; dollar down

The FTSE 100 pushed higher on Friday, supported by some of the index’s heavyweights trading higher, while geopolitical tensions remain in focus, as talks between...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 12:13


Neo Energy Metals appoints new CEO amid Beisa uranium acquisition

Neo Energy Metals PLC on Friday said it has appointed Theo Botoulas as its chief executive officer, to be based in South Africa.

Neo Energy Metals...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:57


SolGold ends quarter with ‘strong’ cash balance, support for Cascabel

SolGold PLC on Friday said the third quarter reflected its ‘new direction and drive toward the delivery of a technically robust Cascabel [project]’.

The Ecuador-focused exploration...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:53


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ashoka WhiteOak falls short of benchmark

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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Vanquis Banking Group PLC, up 4.7% at 84.80...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:18


Touchstone Exploration completes $28.4 million purchase of STCBL

Touchstone Exploration Inc on Friday said it has closed a deal to acquire Shell Trinidad Central Block Ltd for $28.4 million.

The onshore oil and gas...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:14


Character cuts dividend amid uncertainty over US-China tariffs

Character Group PLC on Friday said it has paused the shipment of China-made products to the US due to the uncertainty of tariffs, as it...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:06


Daily market update: Future, Richemont, Workspace, Character

“The FTSE 100 continued its ascent as investors loaded up on pharma and energy stocks,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

AstraZeneca,...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:06


IN BRIEF: Antofagasta gets approval for Zaldivar mine life extension

Antofagasta PLC - London-headquartered, Chile-focused miner - Confirms that the Chilean Environmental Authority has approved the environmental impact assessment from Zaldivar for a mine life...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 11:00


IN BRIEF: Kelso CEO John Goold increases stake to 12%

Kelso Group Holdings PLC - acquisition vehicle - Chief Executive Officer John Goold buys 2.8 million shares via Freelands Pension Trust, at 2.15 pence, worth...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 10:52


IN BRIEF: Malvern wins one-year contract with UEL as discussions go on

Malvern International PLC - London-based learning and skills development company - Secures one-year contract with the University of East London for the 2025-26 academic year....

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 10:51


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