Late market roundup: Stocks end lower as banks rise, gold miners down

The FTSE 100 closed essentially flat on Tuesday, after gains for banking stocks offset a weaker gold price.

The FTSE 100 index closed down just 0.73...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 17:09


IN BRIEF: Spectris gets court go-ahead for takeover by KKR

Spectris PLC - London-based provider of high-tech instruments, test equipment and software - Announces that the relevant court has on Tuesday sanctioned the scheme of...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:23


CORRECT: Baillie Gifford US, Edinburgh Worldwide deal blocked by Saba

(Correcting Saba quote.)

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC and Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday outlined a proposed merger, but the tie-up was derailed...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:11


Haydale Graphene announces distribution win and first US orders

Haydale Graphene Industries PLC on Tuesday announced a hat-trick of good news which it said reflected ‘accelerating commercial momentum.’

The Carmarthenshire, Wales-based developer of materials using...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 15:36


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Molten Ventures VCT ‘sanguine’ on UK budget

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

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Molten Ventures VCT...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 14:51


Metir says investments to defer full-year profit as demand increases

Metir PLC on Tuesday said it is trading in line with expectations but that investment in manufacturing growth and product development will prevent full-year profitability....

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 14:31


Zero-tariff deal with US to cost NHS £1 billion, No 10 says

A deal that gives the US zero tariffs on its imports of UK pharmaceuticals in return for the National Health Service raising spending on medicines...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 14:29


IN BRIEF: Personal Group CFO to step down; names successor

Personal Group Holdings PLC - Milton Keynes-based employee benefits and services provider - Chief Financial Officer Sarah Mace intends to step down from the board...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 14:25


Temple Bar names Charles Cade chair as Richard Wyatt retires

Temple Bar Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday announced a change in board leadership, with Director & Chair Richard Wyatt retiring and being succeeded by Charles...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 14:06


UPDATE: Baillie Gifford US, Edinburgh Worldwide tie-up blocked by Saba

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC and Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday outlined a proposed merger, but the tie-up was derailed by activist...

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 13:55


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