Bodycote eyes further savings and launches buyback amid profit growth

Bodycote PLC on Wednesday announced a new £30 million share buyback and reiterated annual guidance despite ‘challenging’ market conditions.

In response, shares in the Macclesfield, England-based...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:16


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 red while peers up before US jobs

The FTSE 100 was lower on Wednesday, with some corporate earnings disappointing, though sentiment was more optimistic in mainland Europe, ahead of US data and...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 12:14


Smurfit WestRock maintains dividend; ‘excited’ about prospects

Smurfit Westrock PLC on Wednesday kept its estimate for annual adjusted earnings unchanged as it maintained its quarterly dividend.

The Dublin-based packaging firm with North...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:58


Five holiday money pitfalls to avoid

The summer holidays are fast approaching, and for millions of people that will mean buying some euros, krona or lira and jetting off for...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:34


Man Group’s assets under management at record high, but profit slides

Man Group PLC on Wednesday raised its dividend and reported record assets under management despite headwinds from its alternative strategies arm.

The London-based investment management firm...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:33


Daily market update: HSBC, Taylor Wimpey, BAE Systems

“Investors got out of the wrong side of the bed, judging by the negative reaction to the latest round of corporate earnings,” says Russ...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:25


Irish retail sales return to monthly growth in June; surge on-year

Irish retail sales recovered in June, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday.

The country’s retail sales volume rose 0.6% in June from...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:23


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Somero earnings to fall; Winking predicts growth

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Winking Studios Ltd, up 11% at 13.88 pence, 12-month range 10.30p-27.60p....

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:10


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: IPF says would back bid; FDM Group warns

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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International Personal Finance PLC, up 19% at 212.50...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:38


Taylor Wimpey cuts interim dividend as trims operating profit guidance

Taylor Wimpey said it completed more house completions in the first half of 2025, but it cut its interim dividend and lowered operating profit guidance...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:16


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