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Pennon Group Back into Profitability Amid Regulatory Shifts

Pennon Group, the water utility company, has announced a robust return to profitability in its half-year results for 2025/26. The company reported a statutory profit befor

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Serica Energy Production Rebounds

Serica Energy plc (SQZ.L) has reported a rebound in production and provided updates on its acquisition strategy and the evolving UK fiscal landscape. The company's operational performance and strategic moves are poised to inf

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Halfords H1 Revenue Rises, Sees ‘Significant Opportunities’ to Create Further Value

Halfords Group PLC (HFD) has released interim results for the 26 weeks ending September 26, 2025, showcasing robust growth and reaffirming its position as a leader in the UK's motoring and cycling market.

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Boohoo Group’s Turnaround Gains Momentum as Losses Narrow

Boohoo Group PLC (LON: DEBS), now operating as Debenhams Group, has signaled a significant shift in its financial trajectory, reporting narrowed losses and a return to profitability across all brands for the six months ended

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FTSE 100 Index Gains Continue Ahead of UK Budget Announcement; Pets at Home Rises

The FTSE 100 has risen 0.2% early on Wednesday, extending gains from Tuesday’s positive close as investors turn their attention to the UK Budget.  Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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HSBC Turns Positive on Flutter and Entain After Share Selloff

Flutter Entertainment and Entain shares have received a boost after HSBC recently upgraded both names to Buy, arguing that recent share price weakness has created an attractive entry point for investors.

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Ashmore Group Shares Decline as Analysts Get Bearish

Ashmore Group (LON: ASHM) shares have come under pressure in the last month as a wave of analyst downgrades signals growing caution over the emerging markets asset manager’s outlook. 

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Elementis Strengthens Personal Care Portfolio with Alchemy Ingredients Acquisition

Elementis plc (LON: ELM) has completed the acquisition of Alchemy Ingredients Limited, a UK-based personal care specialist, for approximately $22 million. The acquisition, finalized on November 26, 2025, aims to bolster Eleme

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Pets at Home Faces Profit Dip Amid Retail Challenges, FY26 Expectations Maintained

Pets at Home Group Plc (LON: PETS) released its FY26 interim results, revealing a decline in both revenue and profit before tax (PBT) for the 28-week period ending October 9, 2025.

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AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Secures US Approval for Early Gastric Cancer Treatment

AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN) announced that Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with resectable, early-stage and locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) canc

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Intertek Strengthens Product Testing with Flooring Firm Acquisition

Intertek Group plc (LON: ITRK), a global Total Quality Assurance (TQA) provider, has announced the acquisition of Professional Testing Laboratory, LLC (PTL), a leading US-based flooring products testing company.

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Pets at Home Shares in Focus Ahead of Interim Results

Pets at Home (LON: PETS) will report its FY26 interim results tomorrow, with investors watching closely after a challenging start to the year and a recent share price decline. 

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FTSE 100 Index Slightly Higher; Kingfisher Jumps as Banking Stocks Gain

The FTSE 100 has edged up 0.2% so far on Tuesday, bucking mixed trading across Europe.  [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="candlestick" assets="^FTSE" range="1y"

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Goldman Sachs Bullish on BTRW, VTY and PSN Shares; Initiates BKG at Sell

Goldman Sachs has struck an upbeat tone on much of the UK housebuilding sector, initiating coverage on several major names with a broadly positive outlook for 2026.  T

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Kingfisher Shares Surge: Upgrades Full-Year Profit Guidance on Strategic Momentum

Kingfisher PLC (LON: KGF), the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, announced an upgrade to its full-year adjusted profit before tax guidance, sending its shares higher.

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UK’s Domino’s Pizza Group CEO Departs

Domino's Pizza Group (LON: DOM) announced the immediate departure of CEO Andrew Rennie. The news, released this morning, reveals a mutual agreement for Rennie to step down, leaving investors to digest the implications for the

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Playtech Shares Downgraded in Jefferies Note Amid Legal Wrangling

Playtech shares (LON: PTEC) are under renewed pressure today following a downgrade from Jefferies, reflecting increased uncertainty tied to an ongoing legal dispute with Evolution AB. The rating shift and price target reducti

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easyJet Shares Edge Higher on Strong Earnings, Upgraded Holiday Target

easyJet (LON: EZJ) has reported a robust financial performance for the year ended September 30, 2025, fueled by strong earnings growth and the early achievement of its easyJet holidays target.

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Beazley Improves Combined Ratio Outlook, Prioritizes Profitability Over Premium Growth

Beazley plc (LON: BEZ) has updated its 2025 guidance, projecting flat to low single-digit growth in Insurance Written Premiums (IWP) while upgrading its undiscounted combined ratio to the low 80s.

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Greggs Shares (GRG) Make 5-Year Low As Bearish Sentiment Continues

Greggs plc (LON:GRG) shares have tumbled to a new five-year low, reflecting persistent bearish sentiment and a confluence of negative factors impacting investor confidence. The stock closed at 1,417p, a 2.28% decrease on the

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Trainline Shares (TRN) Drop To Multi-Year Low As Pressure Intensifies

Trainline shares (LON:TRN) experienced a significant sell-off today, closing down 6.31% at 237.60p, hitting a new three-year low and intensifying concerns about the company’s future market position. This decline reflects grow

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BAE Systems Announce Supply Chain Leadership Changes As Shares Pull Back

BAE Systems (LON: BA) is navigating a complex landscape of leadership transitions, significant contract wins, and operational challenges, impacting its recent stock performance. While the appointment of a new Chief Global Sup

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Entain Shares (LON:ENT) Upgraded After Sell-Off, Price Target Cut

Entain shares (LON:ENT) experienced a boost today following an upgrade from HSBC, despite the investment firm also lowering its price target. The upgrade signals a potential shift in sentiment towards the global sports bettin

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