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Legal & General Announces CFO Succession Plan: Andrew Kail to Take the Helm

Legal & General Group Plc (L&G) has announced a planned leadership transition in its finance department, with Andrew Kail set to succeed Jeff Davies as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective December 1, 2025.

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Card Factory Navigates Inflation, Digital Expansion Drives Optimism

Card Factory PLC (LON: CARD) has released its interim results for the six months ended July 31, 2025, showcasing resilience amid a challenging retail landscape. While reve

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Capita Shares Gain Hefty Price Target, Jumps 18% Today

Capita shares (LON:CPI) are flying today, up 18.4% following Canaccord Genuity's initiation of coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a price target of 900 GBp. The analyst's positive outlook centers on Capita's position as a leadi

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Admiral Group Shares (LON:ADM) Receives Hefty Upgrade on Growth Prospects

Admiral Group shares (LON:ADM) are in focus following a significant upgrade from Jefferies, signaling a potentially brighter outlook for the insurance firm. The investment bank revised its rating to 'Buy' from 'Hold', indicat

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Sabre Insurance Shares (SBRE) Drop On Downgrade, Price Target Cut

Shares of Sabre Insurance Group (LON: SBRE) experienced downward pressure(-1%) following a downgrade from Jefferies, signaling increased concerns over the company's near-term financial performance and strategic execution. Th

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Genuit Group Expands Sustainable Building Solutions with Davidson Holdings Acquisition

Genuit Group (LON: GEN), a UK provider of sustainable water, climate, and ventilation solutions, announced the acquisition of Davidson Holdings Limited for £49.0 million on a debt-free and cash-free basis.

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Duke Capital Reports Steady Recurring Revenue Growth in Q2 FY26

Duke Capital (LON: DUKE) announced a second-quarter trading update on Monday, revealing a 3% year-on-year increase in recurring cash revenue, reaching £6.6 million. The fi

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EnergyPathways Shares Surge: MESH Project Gains National Significance

EnergyPathways' (LON: EPP) share price surge continued on Monday after the company announced a significant boost, as the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has formally recognized its MESH (Marram Energy

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AstraZeneca Harmonizes Listing Structure to Target Global Investor Base

AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN) has announced plans to harmonize its listing structure across the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Nasdaq Stockholm (STO), and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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Pets at Home Announces CFO Transition

Pets at Home Group Plc (LON: PETS) has revealed that Chief Financial Officer Mike Iddon will retire in Spring 2026 after nine years. A successor, Sarah Pollard, has been appointed to ensure a smooth transition.

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GSK Appoints Luke Miels as CEO Designate

GSK (LON: GSK) has announced the appointment of Luke Miels as CEO Designate. The company revealed in an announcement on Monday that Miels will fully assume the role of CEO on January 1, 2026, succeeding Dame Emma Walmsley.

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Tesco Interim Results in Focus as Investors Eye Profit Guidance and Market Share Gains

Tesco (LON: TSCO) will report its interim results on Thursday, October 2, with investors closely watching whether the UK’s largest supermarket chain can deliver on its profit targets amid fierce competition in the grocery sec

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FTSE 100 Consolidating Higher as Week Closes on Positive Note

The FTSE 100 ended the trading week in the green, registering a 0.77% increase on the day, for a 0.74% rise on the week. This upward movement was largely propelled by

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InterContinental Hotels Shares (LON:IHG) Double Upgraded on Price Target Hike

InterContinental Hotels Group shares (LON:IHG) received a significant boost as JPMorgan Chase & Co. double upgraded the stock, signalling a potential shift in market sentiment. The upgrade, from "Underweight" to "Overweig

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Croda Shares Upgraded as Price Target Cut – Is the Selloff Overdone?

Shares of Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA) have experienced a volatile period, marked by analyst upgrades alongside price target reductions, revised profit forecasts, and strategic leadership changes. This confluence of fac

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Bernstein Downgrades Antofagasta After Rally Pushes Shares Well Past Price Target

Antofagasta (LON: ANTO) shares have been downgraded by Bernstein, with analyst Bob Brackett cutting the firm's rating for the stock to Market Perform from Outperform. The

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UBS Lifts Halma Price Target to 4,000p After Guidance Upgrade

Halma (LON: HLMA) shares gained 1% on Thursday after UBS raised its price target on the life sciences and safety technology group to 4,000p from 3,730p, reiterating a Buy rating.

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Shares Rally as Kurdistan Crude Exports to Resume

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE: GKP) shares rallied more than 7% Friday after it announced that crude oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq are set to restart via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline.

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Pennon Group Sees a ‘Strong Return to Profitability’ in 2025/26

Pennon Group PLC (LON: PNN) shares moved around 0.9% lower in early Friday trading after it announced a trading statement for the period from April 1 to September 25, 2025, signaling a strong return to profitability.

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Carclo Falls as Company Navigates Currency Headwinds

Carclo PLC (LON: CAR) shares declined on Friday after the company announced a trading update ahead of its AGM, revealing a performance in line with management expectations despite foreign exchange challenges.

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Ceres Power Shares Drop as H1 Revenue Declines 26%

Ceres Power Holdings (LON: CWR) shares fell over 9% on Friday after the company released its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, revealing a company in transition amid evolving market demands.

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Antofagasta (LON: ANTO) Downgraded on Valuation Concerns After 65% YTD Rally

Antofagasta shares (LON: ANTO) are 1.4% lower today, and under a little scrutiny as analysts adjust their outlook on the Chilean copper miner. Shares are reacting to a recent downgrade, reflecting growing reservations about t

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Halma Shares (LON: HLMA) Hit New High as Price Target Raised

Halma shares (LON:HLMA) have hit a new high today at 3,444p as a bullish analyst call boosts sentiment. The stock's performance reflects improved confidence in Halma's gro

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