AstraZeneca plots bumper China investment in ‘exciting next chapter’

Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca PLC on Thursday unveiled plans to invest $15 billion in China through to 2030, in an announcement that coincides with UK Prime...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 10:29


easyJet loss widens but backs outlook amid record January bookings

easyJet PLC on Thursday said bookings are building well for the summer season but said increased investment meant losses widened in its first quarter.

‘We have...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 10:27


Endeavour Mining hikes dividend as gold output and gold price climb

Endeavour Mining PLC on Thursday announced a higher dividend and increased gold output in 2025 amid a sharply higher gold price, while fourth-quarter production was...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 10:05


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank, Jefferies reinitiate Unite Group

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

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Goldman Sachs raises Centrica price target to 205 (198) pence - ’buy’

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JPMorgan raises...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 09:54


Antofagasta touts ‘compelling’ copper outlook amid production increase

Antofagasta PLC on Thursday reported increased copper production in the last three months of 2025, alongside reduced costs, and said its growth programme remains on...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 09:48


Early market roundup: Gold and miners up while UK PM Starmer in China

Stock prices in London were boosted by rising stocks in miners amid a jump in the gold price; meanwhile UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 09:24


3i shares soar amid improved January sales at main holding Action

3i Group PLC on Thursday reported improved trading in the new year at its main investment Action after a pick up in trading in France.

In...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 09:23


Lloyds Banking plans £1.75 billion as 2025 profit beats forecast

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Thursday reported better-than-expected profit, announced a buyback, teased the prospect of more frequent returns and lifted its 2026 guidance.

Shares were...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 09:21


UPDATE: UK PM says ‘good progress’ made on tariffs in China talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he made ‘good progress’ on talks on tariffs and visa-free travel to China in his meeting with Xi Jinping.

He...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 08:14


Glencore shares stronger as full-year production meets guidance again

Glencore PLC reported on Thursday its annual production was in line with guidance, benefitting from what it called ‘simplified operating structures’.

The Barr, Switzerland-based commodity...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 08:09


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