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GSK’s Risvutatug Rezetecan Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Small-Cell Lung Cancer

GSK plc (LON: GSK) announced that its B7-H3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, risvutatug rezetecan, has been granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of small-cell l

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Anglo American and Teck Shareholders Approve Merger, Creating Anglo Teck

Anglo American (LON: AAL) and Teck Resources Limited have received shareholder approval for their proposed merger of equals, paving the way for the creation of Anglo Teck, a new global critical minerals powerhouse.

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FTSE 100 Index Flat; BATS Tumbles, WPP Rallies

The FTSE 100 was little changed on Tuesday, slipping 0.04% in early trading as European equities delivered a mixed performance.  The pan-European Stoxx 600 inched 0.1%

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Man Group Shares Gain After JPMorgan Turns Bullish

Man Group (LON: EMG) received another vote of confidence from analysts on Monday after JPMorgan upgraded the London-listed asset manager to Overweight from Neutral, citing a stronger outlook for earnings and performance fees

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Moonpig Shares Jump as Momentum Continues, Greetz Returns to Growth

Moonpig (LON: MOON) shares rose on Tuesday after the online greetings-card group reported a solid first-half performance marked by continued momentum at its core UK brand and a return to growth at its Dutch unit, Greetz.

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Pensana Secures $100 Million Investment to Advance U.S. Mine-to-Magnet Strategy

Pensana Plc (PRE.LSE) has announced a US$100 million strategic equity investment, signaling a major step forward in its ambition to establish a U.S. Mine-to-Magnet supply chain. The funding aims to capitalize on growing deman

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Profit Falls at Ashtead Group Despite Revenue Gains

Ashtead Group (LON: AHT) reported a mixed performance for the half-year and second quarter ended October 31, 2025. While revenue saw a slight increase, profit figures declined, raising concerns among markets. The company is r

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Restore Raises FY26 Outlook on Strong Core Performance

Restore plc (AIM:RST), the UK's leading provider of secure and sustainable business services, has announced it is on track to deliver a strong FY25 performance and has raised its outlook for FY26, driven by positive momentum

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British American Tobacco Reaffirms Guidance, Announces £1.3bn Buyback

British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) is on track to meet its full-year 2025 targets, reaffirming its 2026 guidance and unveiling a substantial £1.3 billion share buy-back program. This announcement signals confidence in the c

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Vodafone Shares Inch Towards 52-Week Highs Following Barclays Upgrade

Vodafone shares (LON:VOD) are moving higher today, 1.17% to the good at 95p, as the stock moved within touching distance of its 52-week high early in the session. The uptick follows a recent upgrade from Barclays, putting bul

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M&G Shares Dip as JPMorgan Downgrade Follows Outperformance

M&G Plc shares are moving lower this morning after JPMorgan downgraded the stock, signalling a shift in sentiment following a period of robust outperformance. The adjustment comes with a more cautious outlook on the Euro

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Rotork Shares (ROR) Dip as Morgan Stanley Downgrade Weighs on Sentiment

Rotork PLC (LON: ROR) experienced a decline in share value this morning, driven by a downgrade from Morgan Stanley that adjusted the firm's rating to 'Equal Weight'. The company was not alone, with the adjustment reflecting a

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AstraZeneca Shares (AZN) Gain as JPMorgan Hikes Price Target

AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) shares climbed 0.78% to 13,698 this morning following JPMorgan's decision to increase its price target to 16,000 GBp from 14,000 GBp. The firm reaffirmed its "Overweight" rating on the shares and include

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Admiral Group Shares Downgraded to Underweight: Here’s Why

Admiral Group's shares (LON:ADM) experienced a downturn this morning, trading 1.67% lower, following a downgrade from JPMorgan. The revision reflects a broader, less optimistic outlook for the European insurance sector in 202

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FTSE 100 Index Edges Lower; Smith & Nephew Gains, Unilever Completes Ice Cream Demerger

The FTSE 100 has slipped 0.1% on Monday morning, tracking a subdued start across European markets.  While the FTSE 100 is not too far off its highs, it is currently fa

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Can Greggs Share Price Bounce Continue After Analyst Bull Call?

Greggs (LON: GRG) shares surged more than 5% on Friday after JPMorgan initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, offering a rare bright spot in what has otherwise been a difficult year for the bakery chain. 

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Will Shell and BP Shares Move Lower? Analyst Downgrades Stocks

Shares in Shell (LON: SHEL) and BP (LON: BP.) slipped on Monday, with Bank of America having cut its ratings on both oil majors last week, warning that weaker commodity prices and fading refining margins could leave the secto

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Big Technologies Poised for Growth Following New Contract Wins and Strategic Partnership

Big Technologies plc (AIM: BIG), a prominent player in electronic monitoring solutions, has announced a series of positive developments, signaling a strong trajectory for 2026. The company's recent trading update highlights n

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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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