Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up as Trump chooses Warsh for Fed

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher at Friday midday after US President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 12:33


IN BRIEF: Cohort hails subsidiary receiving £14.0 million contract

Cohort PLC - Reading, England-based technology company - Announces that its subsidiary Marlborough Communications Ltd has been awarded a contract with a total value of...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 12:12


Chrysalis stock and asset value fall as Klarna stock declines

Chrysalis Investments Ltd on Friday reported ‘immaterial’ quarterly investment activity in its portfolio, although its largest investment, Starling, performed well.

The Guernsey-based, UK and Europe-focused investor’s...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 12:11


IN BRIEF: Kore Potash says engagement with two suitors continues

Kore Potash PLC – London-based owner of the Kola and DX potash projects in Republic of Congo – Says it continues to engage with two...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 12:08


Chinese sanctions on UK MPs and peers lifted after Starmer-Xi talks

Chinese sanctions against British MPs and peers have been lifted following Keir Starmer’s talks with Xi Jinping – but the group of parliamentarians affected warned...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 12:04


Avon Technologies backs full-year guidance amid robust demand

Avon Technologies PLC on Friday said it is on track to meet or exceed the full-year guidance provided at its results in November, as it...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:44


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Empyream surges after settling Mako dispute

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Empyrean Energy PLC, more than doubles to 0.10 pence from 0.035,...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:19


ICG Enterprise Trust ups dividend target as NAV rises in third quarter

ICG Enterprise Trust PLC on Friday increased its dividend guidance as it posted a higher net asset value at the end of the third quarter.

The...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:15


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: First Class Metals secures funding

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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Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd, up 13% at 0.16...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:06


IN BRIEF: IG Group completes Independent Reserve acquisition

IG Group Holdings PLC - London-based online trading platform operator - Completes acquisition of Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, having received regulatory approval from the...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 11:05


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