Hays sees third-quarter fee decline but maintains full-year guidance

Hays PLC on Wednesday said it expects full-year profit to meet market expectations despite continued weakness in hiring activity during its third quarter, which pushed...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:59


Oxford Instruments shares rise amid ‘strong’ full-year trading

Oxford Instruments PLC on Wednesday said it continues to monitor and adapt to the potential impacts of macroeconomic events, as it reported revenue growth in...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:48


How market drops could affect your pension

When markets fall, a simple solution for most pension investors can be to ride it out. Historically, prices have recovered, and if your plans for...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:41


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: ProCook ‘confident’ as revenue rises

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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Vp PLC, up 3.3% at 527p pence, 12-month...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:37


Daily market update: FTSE 100, Bunzl, Barratt Redrow, WH Smith

“The FTSE 100 was firmly lower early on Wednesday as investors reacted to the latest developments on tariffs and trade,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 10:30


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Strategic Minerals raises £1 million

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Gear4Music Holdings PLC, up 17% at 137.5 pence, 12-month range 101p-200p....

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:55


WH Smith swings to first-half loss after shifting focus to travel

WH Smith on Wednesday reported a pretax loss for the first six months of financial 2025, but said it remains on course to meet market...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:54


Mitie ups annual profit view and launches £125 million share buyback

Mitie Group PLC on Wednesday upgraded its full-year profit guidance, secured a new government contract, and launched a share buyback programme as fourth-quarter trading lifted...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:27


Rio Tinto says Pilbara iron shipments to be at lower end of guidance

Rio Tinto PLC on Wednesday kept its production and cost guidance for 2025 unchanged, but the miner warned that iron ore shipments from its key...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:24


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel Hunt raises Vp to ’buy’

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan cuts Pearson price target to 1,330 (1,450) pence - ’overweight’

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Bryan Garnier cuts...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:23


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