QinetiQ backs full-year outlook, citing £5 billion order book

QinetiQ Group PLC on Tuesday reiterated its full-year guidance despite ‘challenging’ trading in core markets, but the defence technology firm said it remains ‘well positioned’,...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:56


IN BRIEF: Imperial Brands names Informa’s Rishton as next chair

Imperial Brands PLC - Bristol, England-based tobacco products manufacturer - Appoints John Rishton as non-executive director & chair designate, effective on July 13. Says he...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:51


Wise eyes top-end full-year margin after strong third-quarter trading

Wise PLC on Tuesday said it expects financial 2026 underlying pretax profit margin to be ‘towards the top’ of guidance after a strong third quarter.

In...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:31


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg cuts Whitbread; Citi ups Severn Trent

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan raises Barclays price target to 570 pence - ’overweight’

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JPMorgan raises Lloyds Banking...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:31


Early market roundup: Stocks fall while gold and silver sparkle

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt fell on Tuesday morning while gold and silver shone amid ongoing concerns over tariff threats from the US....

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:16


Informa sees scope for further share buybacks as 2025 results in line

Informa PLC on Tuesday said ‘strong trading’ in the fourth quarter is expected to deliver 2025 results in line with or ahead of market guidance.

The...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:08


GSK boosts pipeline with $2.2 billion purchase of RAPT Therapeutics

GSK PLC on Tuesday announced the $2.2 billion acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics Inc, a California-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for inflammatory and...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:07


UK’s ‘stupid’ Chagos deal among reasons Trump says he wants Greenland

Donald Trump has suggested Britain’s decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take over Greenland.

The US president,...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 08:01


IN BRIEF: Marechale Capital says in advanced talks on partnerships

Marechale Capital PLC - London-based adviser and financing provider for consumer brands, leisure, clean energy, mineral extraction and technology companies - Pretax loss remains steady...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 07:38


IN BRIEF: ZCCM forms energy investment vehicle with Zambia government

ZCCM Investment Holdings PLC - Lusaka-based mining investor - Together with the Ministry of Finance & National Planning, forms Zambia National Energy Corp Ltd as...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 07:28


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