GSK completes purchase of Canada’s 35Pharma for $950 million

GSK PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Canada-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm 35Pharma Inc for $950 million in cash.

The London-based pharmaceuticals...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:33


Hollywood Bowl reports ‘strong’ first-half revenue growth

Hollywood Bowl Group PLC on Tuesday announced ‘strong’ revenue growth for the six months ended March 31, and remains confident in its outlook for the...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:32


IN BRIEF: Rentokil names Imperial Brands’ Therese Esperdy next chair

Rentokil Initial PLC - Crawley, England-based pest control services - Appoints Therese Esperdy as its new chair, effective from September 1. Says she will initially...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:31


Rank posts broad-based revenue growth despite tough economic backdrop

Rank Group PLC on Wednesday forecast full-year profit above current market estimates as it reported revenue growth across all businesses in its third quarter.

The...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:13


WINNERS & LOSERS: Oracle Power shines; Ferrexpo output plunges

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC,...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:10


Antofagasta quarterly copper production falls, maintains 2026 targets

Antofagasta PLC on Monday reported a decrease in quarterly copper production, but maintained annual guidance and left its cost targets unchanged, assuming fuel prices return...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:08


Standard Life strikes £2.0 billion deal to buy Aegon UK arm

Standard Life PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a £2.0 billion deal to acquire Aegon Europe Holding BV’s UK insurance and pensions operations, in...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:53


Saga hails ‘transformational’ year as swings to profit and debt falls

Saga PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to an annual profit, underpinned by improved performances in its Travel and Insurance businesses.

The Kent, England-provider of...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:48


WINNERS & LOSERS: Burberry falls as luxury struggles; Saga jumps

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

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FTSE 100 winners

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Antofagasta PLC, up 3.6% at 4,015.25 pence,...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:46


Barratt Redrow backs outlook as pares land spend amid uncertain macro

Barratt Redrow PLC on Wednesday said it is being ‘mores selective’ on land purchases given the Middle East crisis and the likely impact on mortgage...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:36


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