Daily market update: tariffs, global stocks, Persimmon

“Animal spirits are definitely in charge of the market right now, as investors embrace the potential for the Fed to cut interest rates in...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 10:43


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Evoke loss slims; First Tin mine camp deal

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Evoke PLC, up 2.7% at 64.00 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 10:25


British Land signs new UK biotech and health startups for lab space

British Land Co PLC on Wednesday said it signed nine new UK-based biotech and health tech startups for its new co-working lab space adjacent to...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 10:19


Glanbia shares jump as raises guidance and lifts dividend by 10%

Glanbia PLC on Wednesday raised its earnings outlook reflecting expectations of further growth in the second half of 2025 across the business.

The Kilkenny, Ireland-based...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 09:57


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Watches of Switzerland cut; RBC lifts Genuit

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup raises Spirax price target to 8,400 (8,000) pence - ’buy’

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Citigroup cuts Kingfisher...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 09:48


Balfour Beatty ups payout amid profit rise; long-term outlook positive

Balfour Beatty PLC on Wednesday announced an acceleration of growth achieved by UK Construction, and Support Services, amid strong demand for UK and US student...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 09:47


Persimmon enjoys profit rise against ‘challenging’ home sales backdrop

Persimmon PLC on Wednesday backed its full-year completions target after reporting higher first-half profit, though the rise was moderated by exceptional charges.

The York, England-based housebuilder...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 09:41


Hill & Smith launches new buyback, lifts dividend, as earnings grow

Hill & Smith PLC on Wednesday said a strong US performance, offset more challenging conditions in the UK, helping the firm deliver strong growth in...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 09:23


Early market roundup: Shares up as Fed cut bets build after US data

Stocks in Europe were higher on Wednesday morning, amid the growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its next meeting, after softer-than-expected...

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 09:05


Beazley cuts outlook amid geopolitical uncertainty and increasing risk

Beazley PLC on Wednesday lowered its premium growth guidance pointing to ‘new risks and decreasing predictability’ from the impact of new technology and climate change....

Wed, 13/08/2025 - 08:48


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