Equinor signs $27 billion natural gas supply deal with Centrica

Stavanger, Norway-based energy firm Equinor ASA said Thursday it had signed a 10-year contract to supply Windsor, England-based firm Centrica PLC with around five billion...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 12:38


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed as eyes on ECB; Ireland GDP up

Stock prices were mixed in London at Thursday midday, while Ireland’s Central Statistics Office reported a much higher on-quarter economic growth compared to preliminary data...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 12:08


IN BRIEF: Henry Boot says Hallam Land managing director to step down

Henry Boot PLC - Sheffield, England-based property development, home building and construction company - Says Nick Duckworth will step down from his role as managing...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 11:49


Young’s annual revenue grows but profit hit by integration costs

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC on Thursday said annual revenue jumped nearly 25% following its acquisition of City Pub Group in March last year, though...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 11:46


Ireland unemployment rate eases to 4.0% in May on fewer youth jobless

Ireland’s unemployment rate continued to improve in May, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed on Thursday.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0%...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 11:29


Daily market update: ECB rate decision, Wise, Wizz Air, Mitie, Marlowe, Dr Martens

“European shares tread water ahead of the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate decision,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“The ECB is...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 10:55


SMALL-CAP WINNERS: RM launches RM Ava; Palace Capital swings to profit

The following stocks are the leading risers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

----------

SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

----------

RM PLC, up 2.0% at 102 pence, 12-month range 73.5p-118p....

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 10:50


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Woodbois restarts production but results delayed

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

----------

AIM - WINNERS

----------

Ariana Resources PLC, up 9.3% at 1.175 pence, 12-month range 1p-2.9p....

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 10:25


CMC Markets’ strong profit growth falls short of hopes on higher costs

CMC Markets PLC on Thursday reported higher-than-expected operating costs, meaning an impressive jump in annual profit still missed market expectations.

The London-based trading platform said...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 10:18


Dr Martens profit slumps but shares jump on growth outlook

Dr Martens PLC on Thursday reported a sharp drop in annual profit due to lower revenue but maintained its full-year dividend and signalled a return...

Thu, 05/06/2025 - 09:54


Pages