IN BRIEF: UK CMA starts probe of Topps Tiles purchase of CTD Tiles

Topps Tiles PLC - Leicester, England-based tile retailer - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday launches a merger inquiry into Topps Tiles’ acquisition...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 11:30


Shoe Zone shares dive as halves 2025 profit outlook amid cost rises

Shoe Zone PLC shares plunged on Wednesday as it cut its profit expectations in half and said the UK government’s budget policies have forced it...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 11:23


Helios Underwriting reduces portfolio capacity for 2025, eyes payouts

Helios Underwriting PLC on Wednesday said it expects its portfolio capacity for 2025 to be below its 2024 capacity, as it also intends to ‘materially’...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 11:06


Irish premier Simon Harris tenders resignation as new parliament meets

Irish premier Simon Harris has formally tendered his resignation as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the new parliament.

Harris visited Aras an...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:59


Annual growth in UK house prices and rents has accelerated

Annual growth in UK house prices and rents has accelerated, with rental price inflation in England and London hitting record highs, according to official figures.

The...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:57


IN BRIEF: BHP served with Australian sexual harassment class action

BHP Group Ltd - Melbourne, Australia-based miner - Says it has been served with a representative class action proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia....

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:52


Dalata Hotel Group expects to post growth in full-year earnings

Dalata Hotel Group PLC on Wednesday said it anticipates a growth in its earnings during 2024, and noted the likely rise in costs for the...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:47


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Zotefoam puts ReZorce on the back burner

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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London Finance & Investment Group PLC, up 9.0%...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:46


FTSE up on sterling weakness, no shock with UK inflation, Shoe Zone halves profit guidance, Nissan and Honda in merger talks, National Grid unveils £35 billion plan and Kingfisher sells Romanian arm

“A weaker pound following the latest UK inflation figures gave a boost to the FTSE 100 and its bounty of dollar earners. The UK index...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:46


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Hardide wins supply deal with ‘major customer’

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Active Energy Group PLC, more than tripled at 0.215 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:35


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