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S&P 600 Set for Major December Reshuffle: Thirteen Stocks Added and Removed From Index

The S&P SmallCap 600 Index is poised for a significant reconstitution, with thirteen new companies set to join its ranks, effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, December 22, 2025. This quarterly rebalancing

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Unilever Completes Ice Cream Demerger, Initiates Share Consolidation

Unilever PLC (LON: ULVR) finalized the demerger of its ice cream division on Saturday, December 6, 2025, creating The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC). Trading in TMI

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Smith+Nephew Unveils ‘RISE’ Strategy, Sets Ambitious 2028 Financial Targets

Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN) has announced its new strategic plan, RISE, aimed at significantly accelerating financial and operational performance, and driving shareholder value.

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Oxford Nanopore Appoints Francis Van Parys as CEO

Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LSE: ONT) announced the appointment of Francis Van Parys as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2026. Van Parys succeeds Gordon Sangh

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Shell Shares Dip As Analysts Shift: JPMorgan Boosts Target, as BofA Trims

Shell's share price (LON:SHEL) has pulled back 1.5% today to 2,757.50 following some mixed signals from analysts, as the debate about its future prospects in a dynamic energy market continue. JPMorgan increased its price target on the day,

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BP Shares Test Support as BofA Downgrades on Price and Margin Concerns

BP's share price (LON:BP) is under pressure today, 2.33% lower following a downgrade by Bank of America (BofA)  to "Underperform". The bearish move reflects concerns over anticipated declines in oil and gas prices and shrinking refining margins, w

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FTSE 100 Index Higher; Ocado Shares Jump, Unilever Ice-Cream Spin-Off to Be Completed Saturday

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% in early Friday trading, supported by broader strength across European markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 also gained 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX advanced 0.5%. 

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Victoria’s Secret Earnings on Deck – What To Expect From VSCO

Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) shares ended Thursday's session at $41.57, down 2.31%, only to jump 2.43% during this morning's pre-market ahead of earnings. The lingerie giant is bracing for its upcoming earnings re

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Investors Should ‘Consider Growth Beyond Tech’, Says UBS

US equities are approaching record highs, but UBS said investors should broaden their focus beyond the technology sector as the market rally heads into 2026.  In its l

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CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Gains New Bull as Roth Capital Initiates at $110

CoreWeave's stock (NASDAQ: CRWV) has received a new vote of confidence as Roth Capital initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a price target of $110, expecting significant growth from the firm in the burg

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NatWest Shares Downgraded But Analyst Says Bank Will Remain ‘Highly Profitable’

Goldman Sachs cut its rating on NatWest (LON: NWG) shares to Neutral from Buy in a note on Thursday, even as the bank is expected to remain among the sector’s strongest performers in the years ahead. 

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Oklo Stock Down 5% Into The Open Following Equity Offering – The Low Down

Oklo's stock price (OKLO) has pulled back decline in extended hours trading, reversing after a hugely impressive day in the markets. The rapid shift in momentum comes following the announcement of a significant equity offerin

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Broadcom Stock (AVGO) To Breakout? Price Target Raised Ahead of Earnings

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is experiencing renewed investor confidence, reflected in a series of price target increases from leading analysts ahead of its upcoming Q4 earnings report. The upward revisions highlight the company's strong positioni

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1Spatial Secures Major NUAR Contract, Shares Surge

1Spatial plc (LON: SPA), a global leader in Location Master Data Management (LMDM) software and solutions, has been awarded a significant five-year contract to support the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) project.

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Halma Expands Safety Sector with £230m Acquisition of E2S Group

Halma plc (LON: HLMA), the global group of life-saving technology companies, today announced the acquisition of E2S Group Ltd (E2S) for a cash consideration of £230 million, funded from existing facilities.

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Ocado Secures $350m Payment from Kroger Amid CFC Network Changes

Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO) and Kroger have reached an agreement resulting in a one-off cash payment of $350 million to Ocado. The payment compensates Ocado for Kroger's s

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Unilever to Complete Ice Cream Business Spin Off This Week

Unilever PLC (LON: ULVR) has announced the completion of the demerger of its ice cream business, The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (TMICC), slated for December 6, 2025. Th

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Meta Stock Jumps on Metaverse Budget Cuts, Shifts Focus to AI

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) saw its stock price surge following reports of a significant reduction in its metaverse budget, signaling a potential strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI). The move was positi

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Snowflake Stock (SNOW) Drops on Earnings as Analysts Raise Price Targets

Snowflake's stock price (NYSE: SNOW) is sharply lower this morning, despite reporting third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The market reacted negatively to the company's future growth projec

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Samsara Stock (IOT) Rangebound Ahead of Earnings – Is A Break On The Cards?

Samsara's stock price (NYSE: IOT) is currently set at $39.20, towards the upper portion of a range that has held firm for much of the past six months . The stock price is caught between its 50-day simple moving average (SMA)

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