Shaftesbury Capital hails strong leasing demand, lifts dividend

Shaftesbury Capital PLC on Wednesday posted annual profit growth, with demand currents buoying the company through 2025.

The real estate investment trust targets commercial properties in...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:45


St James’s Place lifts shareholder return aims amid financial progress

St James’s Place PLC on Wednesday said it will increase shareholder returns after reporting better-than-expected 2025 results.

The London-based asset manager reported a post-tax underlying cash...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:33


GSK buys Canadian biopharmaceutical firm 35Pharma for $950 million

GSK PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy Canada-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm 35Pharma Inc for $950 million in cash.

The London-based pharmaceuticals company...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:30


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shore cuts Standard Chartered to ’sell’

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

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FTSE 100

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DZ raises Anglo American to ’buy’ (hold) - fair value 4,300 (2,900) pence

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Barclays...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:30


Shell and Metlen Energy sign agreement for LNG supply and trading

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Wednesday announced a memorandum of understanding with London-based oil major Shell PLC, for a framework for cooperation in the...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:18


Hiscox launches $300 million buyback as 2025 earnings climb

Hiscox Ltd on Wednesday said it will buyback up to $300 million in shares as it reported higher earnings for 2025.

The Bermuda-based insurance provider said...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:16


Haleon fourth quarter sales growth pegged by weak cold and flu season

Haleon PLC on Wednesday reported lower than expected fourth quarter organic sales growth held back by a weak flu and cold season.

The consumer healthcare...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 09:04


Early market roundup: HSBC rises on guidance hike but Diageo slumps

Blue chip stock prices in London were higher on Wednesday morning as fears around artificial intelligence soothed and shares in the US surged overnight.

Among...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 08:57


Diageo hacks dividend, lowers sales view amid soft US and China trade

Diageo PLC on Wednesday lowered full-year sales guidance and slashed its dividend amid what new Chief Executive Dave Lewis called a ‘mixed’ first half performance.

The...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 08:44


Heathrow Airport hails 2025 as busiest year in history but profit down

Heathrow Airport on Wednesday revealed annual profit fell by more than a third, however it paid out dividends to shareholders for the first time in...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 08:30


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