IN BRIEF: Capita hails contract extension with ScottishPower

Capita PLC - London-based outsourcing company for business services - Says its Contact Centre subdivision within Capita Experience secures a three-year extension to its partnership...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:37


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Petra Diamonds proposes refinancing plan

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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Petra Diamonds Ltd, up 47% at 18.00p, 12-month...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:37


Thungela Resources says half-year profit hit by ‘challenging market’

Thungela Resources Ltd on Friday predicted a half-year profit slump on restructuring expenses as two assets reach the end of their production, as well as...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:35


Renewables Infrastructure net asset value hurt by power price forecast

Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd on Friday noted a ‘significant’ reduction in medium-term power price forecasts, reducing its net asset value, as it announced an interim...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:33


FTSE hits a new high: how to invest in the UK stock market

This summer, the UK has been enjoying its time in the sun. Not just through good weather but also for the stock market, which...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:22


Berkshire Hathaway stops building cash but share price slide continues

In the three months since Warren Buffett announced his retirement plans, Berkshire Hathaway’s share price has continued to slide, perhaps suggesting that investors...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:18


Daily market update: precious metals, Flutter, Pinterest, Expedia

“The FTSE 100 was just about keeping its head above water to stay above the 9,100 mark on Friday morning,” says AJ Bell Head...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:08


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: ConvaTec CEO sells shares as goes on medical leave

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:07


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs lifts Diageo; Shore cuts Renold

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Coca-Cola Europacific Partners price target to 8,130 (7,950) pence...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:48


Early market roundup: Stocks mixed in Europe; Futura Medical dives

Stocks in Europe opened mixed on Friday ahead of US Vice President JD Vance meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Kent.

The FTSE 100 index...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:10


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