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Rio Tinto Shares in Focus as Miner Said to Draw Bids for $2bn California Boron Assets

Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) has attracted interest from more than a dozen potential bidders for its U.S. boron assets in California, which could fetch around $2 billion, accor

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FTSE 100 Edges Higher Despite Continued Middle East Worries

The FTSE 100 is up 0.2% on Friday morning, putting the index on track for a weekly gain of 1.9%. European markets are also broadly higher, with the FTSE 250 up 0.4%, Germany's DAX gaining 0.5% and France's CAC 40 edging up 0.

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Impax Asset Management Shares Plunge Following AUM Update

Shares of Impax Asset Management Group (IPX.L) plummeted more than 22% in early trading after the release of its Q2 AUM update. The specialist investor, focused on the transition to a more sustainable economy, reported a sign

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B&M Shares Slide Amid Leadership Shuffle

Shares of B&M European Value Retail plc (BME) are under pressure today following the announcement of several leadership changes, creating uncertainty about the company's near-term direction.

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AO World Shares Jump Following Strong FY26 Trading Update

Shares in AO World PLC (AO.) experienced a significant jump, climbing over 6% in early trading, after the release of its full-year post-close trading update for fiscal year 2026. The report highlighted robust revenue growth a

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Unite Group Navigates Market Headwinds with Strategic Asset Disposals and Share Buybacks

Unite Group (LON: UTG), the UK's leading student accommodation provider, released a Q1 2026 trading update, highlighting both resilience and strategic adjustments in a challenging market. While reservation rates for the 2026/

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ITM Power Shares: Analyst Flags Positive Valuation Signal

Zeus Capital welcomed ITM Power's (LON: ITM) £86.5 million UK government funding package as a significant positive for the electrolyser manufacturer in a note on Thursday following the announcement, arguing the combined equit

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Citi Now Bullish on Lloyds Shares as European Banks Outlook Shifts

Citi upgraded Lloyds Banking (LON: LLOY) to buy from neutral in a note this week and raised its price target to 114 pence from 106 pence, saying it is "time to re-engage" with European banks as the interest rate outlook and e

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FTSE 100 Edges Lower Amid Fragile Middle East Ceasefire; Shell and BP Shares Rise

The FTSE 100 is down 0.2% on Thursday morning as markets remain cautious amid signs that the Middle East ceasefire is already coming under strain, with Brent crude resuming its rise.

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Foresight Group Shares Dip Despite Positive Trading Update

Foresight Group Holdings (LON: FSG) experienced a 4% share price decline following the release of its trading update for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. While the

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Avacta Therapeutics Shares Gain Following Promising Updates

Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) shares experienced an uptick today following the release of its Q1 2026 business update, showcasing significant progress in its pre|CISION platform development.

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Metlen Energy & Metals Shares Gain Amid Revenue Rise, Profit Dip

Shares of Metlen Energy & Metals PLC (MTLN.L) experienced a modest gain of approximately 1.4% following the release of its FY 2025 financial results. While revenue dem

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ITM Power Shares Surge on UK Government Backing for Hydrogen Tech

ITM Power (LON: ITM) saw its share price surge over 11% following the announcement of substantial financial support from the UK government. This includes a £40 million strategic investment by Great British Energy (GBE) and a

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Hugo Boss Q1 Earnings Preview: Weak Start Expected as Macro Backdrop Deteriorates

Hugo Boss (ETR: BOSS) is set to report a muted first quarter when it publishes results on May 5, with analysts at mwb Research warning that a deteriorating macro environment poses additional downside risk to the German fashio

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Stocks Rally: UBS Maintains 7,500 S&P 500 Target After US-Iran Ceasefire

Global stocks surged, and oil prices tumbled on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire was agreed, with Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting UBS to lay out its investment playbook for the new backdrop.

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FTSE 100 Surges as European Markets React to Ceasefire

The FTSE 100 has surged 2.6% on Tuesday morning as European markets rallied sharply following news of a two-week ceasefire in the war between the US and Iran. [stock_market_w

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Analyst Remains Bullish on Hunting Shares After $63.5m Guyana Subsea Contract Win

Zeus Capital reiterated its buy recommendation and 540 pence price target on Hunting (LON: HTG) shares following the precision engineering group's announcement of a $63.5 million subsea contract award for an offshore developm

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Analyst Sees Ashtead Technology as Undervalued After Strong 2025 Results

Zeus Capital maintained its buy recommendation and 600 pence price target on Ashtead Technology (LON: AT.) in a note this week following the subsea services company's full-year 2025 results, reported on March 17, arguing the

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Dr. Martens Restructures for Growth: Shares See a Boost

Dr. Martens (LON: DOCS) shares experienced a moderate rise today following the announcement of a strategic restructuring. The company is shifting to a General Manager (GM) model for its major markets and establishing a new Ex

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GSK Shares Edge Higher Following China Approval of Exdensur for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) experienced a modest share price increase of approximately 1% in early trading following the announcement that China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Exdensur (depemokimab

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