IN BRIEF: Metlen Energy & Metals director buys €140,000 in shares

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC - Athens-based energy and metallurgy company - Senior Independent Director Ioannis Petrides purchases 4,000 shares at €34.94, worth €139,760, on...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:48


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 20 April 
Auction Technology Group PLCtrading statement
City of London Investment Group PLCtrading statement

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:47


WINNERS & LOSERS: ITM Power jumps on Rheinmetall Nato deal

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Mila Resources PLC, up 13%...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:39


Pensana gets first tranche of $165 million mine investment

Pensana PLC on Friday confirmed receipt of the first $15 million tranche of the $165 million strategic investment agreed with Cascade Natural Resources Ltd.

Shares...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:22


Ireland ministers back Taoiseach Micheal Martin’s leadership

Cabinet ministers have backed the taoiseach after Fianna Fail backbenchers criticised his leadership this week.

On Wednesday, three of the party’s youngest TDs issued a letter...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:18


WINNERS & LOSERS: Utilities under pressure; Workspace plummets

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Friday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Intertek Group PLC, up 3.7% at 4,931.50...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:11


UPDATE: UK PM says ‘unforgivable’ not told Mandelson failed vetting

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it is ‘unforgivable’ that he was not told Lord Peter Mandelson had failed to pass security vetting for the role...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 11:06


EARNINGS: essensys loss narrows; Baker Steel sets out payout policy

The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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essensys PLC - London-based software and...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 10:25


Optima Health shares rise as predicts annual earnings beat

Optima Health PLC on Friday said it anticipates annual earnings to exceed market expectations.

Shares in the company rose 4.7% to 188.50 pence each in...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 10:23


Greggs, Domino’s Pizza & Asda: Why they’re pivoting

Join Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young on the AJ Bell Money & Markets Show to get smart investing insight, business news and practical takeaways –...

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 10:22


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