Auction Technology shares rise as FitzWalter increases takeover bid

FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Friday announced a fresh, increased takeover proposal for Auction Technology Group PLC.

Auction Technology shares climbed 9% to 351.50 pence late on...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 11:54


GCM Resources raises £1.0 million in discounted placing

GCM Resources PLC shares fell on Friday as it said it has conditionally raised £1.0 million in a discounted placing.

GCM is a mining company focused...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 11:29


Plexus ‘cautiously encouraged’ after year of ‘solid’ operations

Plexus Holdings PLC is confident in its medium-term outlook with ‘resilient revenue streams’ on the horizon, the company told its annual general meeting on Friday.

In...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 11:16


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Wellnex sees turnaround; GCM places £1 million

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Wellnex Life Ltd, up 13% at 8.5 pence, 12-month range 6.00p-31.00p....

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 11:11


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Imaging Biometrics drops phase 2 plans

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Essentra PLC, up 5.0% at 102.00 pence, 12-month...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:53


IN BRIEF: Character expects annual adjusted pretax profit to double

Character Group PLC - Surrey, England-based toys, games and giftware company which manufactures Peppa Pig toys - Expects annual pretax profit before tax and highlighted...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:50


IN BRIEF: American Axle takeover of Dowlais is cleared by China

Dowlais Group PLC - London-based automotive engineering firm - Takeover by Detroit, Michigan-based American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc gets approval in China. Dowlais says...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:50


MJ Gleeson expects to meet forecasts as order book grows, sales rise

MJ Gleeson PLC on Friday said it expects to meet market expectations for the current financial year as it reported increased house sales in the...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:47


Polar Capital starts new share buyback as managed assets rise

Polar Capital Holdings PLC on Friday said it will start a new share buyback programme next week, as assets under management rose in the last...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:11


IN BRIEF: Irish Residential appoints RTE’s Mari Hurley as incoming CFO

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC - Dublin-based private rental accommodation provider - Chief Financial Officer Brian Fagan will retire this summer after nearly five years...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:49


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