Centrica swings to pretax loss during ‘unseasonably warm’ first half

Centrica PLC on Thursday reported a slowdown in the first half of 2025, partly due to weather conditions, but raised the interim dividend as planned....

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 10:31


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Treatt falls as reduces full-year forecast

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Reach PLC, up 4.7% at 78.95 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 10:30


Vodafone backs full-year outlook as pace of decline in Germany eases

Vodafone Group PLC on Thursday launched a new share buyback as it reported an improved trajectory in Germany and strong growth in emerging markets.

Chief Executive...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 10:25


3i Group ‘cautious on pricing for new investment’ amid uncertainty

3i Group PLC on Thursday said that it has started its financial year ‘well’, but is taking a ‘cautious’ approach to pricing new investments.

The...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 10:25


BT Group hires CFO from Virgin Media O2 amid lower quarterly profit

BT Group PLC on Thursday said it has hired the finance chief of rival mobile network provider Virgin Media O2 to be its next chief...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 10:17


Daily market update: Alphabet, Tesla, Reckitt, Lloyds, ITV

“European shares marched higher on Thursday as the positive sentiment generated by the trade deal agreed between the US and Japan continued to permeate...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 10:09


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Kepler starts Bellway with ’buy’, Vistry ’hold’

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

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FTSE 100

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Kepler Cheuvreux starts Taylor Wimpey with ’buy’ - price target 150 pence

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Barclays raises...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 09:57


Why you may have to wait longer to claim the state pension

The government has launched a new review of the state pension age, which may mean that it rises to the age of 68 sooner...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 09:55


Relx lifts dividend as half-year revenue edges higher led by Legal arm

Relx PLC on Thursday predicted strong underlying growth in full-year revenue after a mixed first-half of 2025 which saw pretax profit fall but sales rise...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 09:37


Howden Joinery raises dividend after strong first-half momentum

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday reported ‘positive trading momentum’ as profit rose in the first half of 2025.

The London-based kitchen and hardware supplier posted...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 09:25


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