Lunchtime market roundup: Cautious trading as US-China talks continue

Stocks in Europe were mostly a touch higher at Wednesday midday, as UK construction activity data disappointed, meanwhile CT Automotive shone as it remains on...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:51


Metro Bank swings to profit as costs fall and corporate lending climbs

Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it returned to profit in the first half of the year as revenue climbed, after it increased lending...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:51


Tritax Big Box REIT lifts dividend as UKCM deal lifts rental income

Tritax Big Box REIT on Wednesday said rental income received a boost from last year’s UK Commercial Property REIT acquisition, while its portfolio value grew.

Shares...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:41


Smithson Investment Trust beats index in 1st half but discount widens

Smithson Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday reported a positive net asset value total return in the first half of 2025, beating its comparison index, which...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:38


Jubilee Metals shares fall despite upbeat production guidance

Jubilee Metals Group PLC reported it expects sharply higher copper production for the financial year, with its expansion progressing ‘significantly’ in Zambia.

The London-based metal...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:32


Ibstock eyes market recovery and maintains dividend as profit falls

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday maintained its dividend and guidance as pretax profit fell due to cost inflation, despite higher revenue.

The Leicestershire, England-based building products supplier...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:30


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: CT Automotive to post half-year revenue decline

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd, up 13% at 220.00 pence, 12-month range 140.00p-270.00p....

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:01


Daily market update: Glencore, Legal & General, Novo Nordisk, Snapchat

“After running out of steam and slipping into the red in the latter part of yesterday’s trading session, the FTSE 100 made another modest...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 10:50


4imprint half year profit creeps higher in ‘challenging’ environment

4imprint Group PLC on Wednesday backed annual guidance despite predicting higher product cost due to tariffs in the second half of the financial year.

The...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 10:50


Pershing Square Holdings secures fee reduction in voting rights deal

Pershing Square Holdings Ltd on Wednesday said its investment manager had agreed to lower fees, in exchange for sole voting rights on an investment in...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 10:49


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