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Wizz Air Soars Past 500 Million Passengers; Network Expands to 1,000 Routes

Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) announced a robust start to 2026, reporting an 8.5% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for January. This growth is underpinned by significant

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A.G. Barr Shares Climb as Full-Year Revenue Rises

A.G. Barr (BAG.L) shares rose around 1.9% at the open on Tuesday after the company announced a robust full-year performance, aligning with market expectations and showcasing double-digit profit growth.

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Filtronic’s Record Order Book Overshadowed by Profit Dip; Shares Slide

Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), a specialist in RF technologies, announced its half-year results for the period ending November 30, 2025 (H1 2026). While the company boasts a re

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IHG Shares Gain Analyst Support; Goldman Adds Stock to Conviction List

InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) has drawn some positive analyst sentiment in recent weeks, with three major banks turning more bullish on the stock despite its muted start to 2026.

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Anglo American Shares (AAL) Pull Back Despite Aggressive Price Target Hike

Anglo American shares (LON:AAL) slipped 1.88% in morning trading on the London Stock Exchange, even as Citi delivered a resounding vote of confidence by upgrading the minin

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FTSE 100 Lower: Mining Stocks Decline as Gold and Silver Extend Fall

The FTSE 100 slipped around 0.2% on Monday morning, weighed down by sharp losses in mining shares as precious metals continued their retreat. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.1%.

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Analysts Turn More Positive on Haleon Shares Ahead of February Results

Haleon (LON: HLN) is drawing increased support from equity analysts ahead of its full-year results on Feb. 25, with several major banks lifting ratings or price targets in January. 

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RELX Shares Slide Further Despite Deutsche Bank Upgrade as AI Concerns Linger

RELX (LON: REL) shares have continued to retreat in the weeks following Deutsche Bank’s December upgrade, with the stock extending its selloff into late January despite analysts highlighting long-term strengths.

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Balfour Beatty Secures £315 Million Warwickshire Highways Contract, Extending Partnership to 2033

International infrastructure group Balfour Beatty (BBY) has been awarded a £315 million seven-year extension of the Warwickshire Highways Maintenance contract. This significant win underscores the company's established positi

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discoverIE Group Shares Slide: Reports Solid Q3, Acquisition Strategy Continues

discoverIE Group plc (LSE: DSCV) shares fell around 0.9% at the open on Monday after the company released its Q3 trading update, showcasing a period of consistent growth and strategic expansion. The company's focus on customi

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Genus Share Price Rally Cotninues: Forges Chinese Porcine Joint Venture, Eyes $160M Windfall

Genus (LSE: GNS), a global leader in animal genetics, has seen its share price edge up on Monday, climbing around 0.3% and adding to its strong recent run. The stock is up 21.7% year-to-date.

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AstraZeneca Shares: NYSE Listing and EU Approval Recommendation Boost Outlook

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) is poised for increased investor attention as it commences trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today, February 2, 2026. Simultaneously, th

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BAE Systems Shares Downgraded Following Strong Start To 2026 – The Latest

BAE Systems shares (LON:BA.) have delivered an impressive start to 2026, adding 12.06% through January and breaching the psychologically significant 2,000p level before settling at 1,965.50p. In the latest note from the analy

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Rolls-Royce Shares Start Year Steady, Analyst Raise Points To Further Upside Ahead

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares (LON:RR.) have started 2026 on a stable footing, edging up 0.58% through January to close the month at 1,204p, despite pulling back from a mid-month peak of 1,306.60p. The aerospace and defense gia

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Rolls-Royce Shares Soars 103% in 12 Months as Transformation Delivers Results

Rolls-Royce shares (LON:RR)  have emerged as one of the FTSE 100's standout performers over the past year, surging 103% and holding firmly above the psychologically significant 1,200p mark.

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FTSE 100 Climbs: Mining Stocks Fall, Experian Gains

The FTSE 100 has gained 0.2% on Friday morning, supported by corporate updates, while broader European markets also gained. Germany’s DAX has advanced 0.9% and France’s CAC 40 has risen 0.4%.

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AstraZeneca Shares: Company Unveils Weight-Management Collaboration with CSPC; Analysts Stay Bullish

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) shares are down about 1.9 percent year to date but remain nearly 20 percent higher over the past 12 months, as analyst sentiment stays firmly supportive and the company announces a significant expansion

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Drax Group Enters Tolling Agreement for 250MW Battery Storage, Expanding FlexGen Portfolio

Drax Group plc (LON: DRX) has announced a 10-year tolling agreement with West Burton C Limited (Fidra Energy) for 250MW (500MWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) capacity, marking a significant step in Drax's expansio

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Cohort Gains After Securing Significant Contract Wins, Bolstering Revenue Visibility

Cohort PLC, the independent technology group, announced that its subsidiary Marlborough Communications Ltd (MCL) has been awarded new contracts totaling £17.9 million. Thi

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Airtel Africa Reports Strong Customer Growth and Mobile Money Expansion; Shares Volatile

Airtel Africa (LON: AAF) delivered a robust performance for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025. The company's focus on customer acquisition, network investment,

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Avon Technologies Shares Slide Despite Strong Demand and Steady Outlook

Avon Technologies PLC (LON: AVON) has affirmed its full-year guidance, buoyed by robust demand for its protective technologies, despite headwinds faced by its Team Wendy subsidiary.

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Vodafone Share Price Rally Continues — These Analysts Remain Bullish

Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares have extended their strong run into the new year, rising 8.1% year-to-date and 56.7% over the past 12 months to trade at 106.4p.  [stock_market

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Rio Tinto Shares Downgraded as Analyst Reassesses Risk/Reward

Rio Tinto’s (LON: RIO) shares were downgraded by Morgan Stanley, which cut its rating to Equal Weight from Overweight in a note on Tuesday, saying the miner’s sharp re-rating has left the balance of risks looking more evenly

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