Just Group half year sales drop in ‘quieter’ defined benefits market

Just Group PLC on Thursday reported a decline in half year pension revenue reflecting lower defined benefit sales, a week after accepting a £2.4 billion...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 11:19


Irish annual inflation rate slows in July, unemployment rises

Ireland’s annual consumer price index inflation cooled in July while unemployment increased, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday.

The country’s annual consumer price...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 11:14


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Epwin shares jump as accepts cash takeover bid

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Epwin Group PLC, up 30% at 118.00 pence, 12-month range 82.00p-120.00p....

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:59


WPP posts 70% half-year profit slump, halves dividend amid job cuts

WPP PLC on Thursday posted a first half profit plunge on weak client spending and a ‘slower new business environment’.

The London-based advertising agency’s pretax...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:51


Dowlais narrows interim loss ahead of takeover by American Axle

Dowlais Group PLC on Thursday said it is on track to offset tariff-related headwinds in the second half of the year, ahead of its expected...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:42


Serco flags North America and defence order strength as backs outlook

Serco Group PLC on Thursday said defence sales, particularly in North America, underpinned ‘robust’ revenue growth in the first half of 2025.

In response, shares...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:34


Deliveroo eyes top end growth but swings to interim loss on deal costs

Deliveroo PLC on Thursday said it had a ‘positive’ first half of the year, with the company now expecting growth at the top end of...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:30


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Vanquis swings to profit as costs reduced

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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Vanquis Banking Group PLC, up 15% at 118.25...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:25


Daily market update: FTSE 100, WPP, IHG, Airbnb, Serco, Deliveroo

“The FTSE 100 is struggling to make meaningful progress this week, running to stand still as investors weigh the latest economic, geopolitical and corporate...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:15


Harbour Energy lifts shareholder returns as free cash flow increases

Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday declared a $100 million share buyback and raised its interim dividend, as it raised its guidance for oil production and...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 09:59


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