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Halma Shares Jump on Record Half-Year Results; Guidance Raised

Halma PLC, the global group specializing in life-saving technology, has announced record first-half results for the period ending September 30, 2025, boosting its share price on Thursday.

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Games Workshop Shares Rally: Announces Strong Trading Update

Games Workshop (LON: GAW) has released a trading update for the six months ended November 30, 2025, exceeding expectations and signaling continued strength in its core business.

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JD Sports Navigates Consumer Headwinds, Anticipates Lower End of Profit Expectations

JD Sports Fashion plc (LON: JD.) delivered a solid Q3 trading statement but tempered its full-year outlook, citing weaker macroeconomic and consumer indicators. The sports

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FTSE 100 Index Edges Further Lower; UK Inflation to 3.6%

The FTSE 100 slipped around 0.2% on Wednesday morning as European markets continued to weaken, mirroring declines in the United States. Germany’s DAX was down 0.1%, while

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Sage Group’s Strategic Focus Fuels Sustainable Growth

The Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) delivered a robust performance for the year ended September 30, 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of its strategic focus on sustainable growth.

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Severn Trent Posts Strong First Half, Upgrades ODI Outlook Amid CEO Transition

Severn Trent has announced robust interim results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, highlighted by a 74% surge in adjusted EPS and an upgrade to its full-year 2026 outcome delivery incentive (ODI) guidance.

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Rotork’s Shares Rise: Full Year Expectations Unchanged Amid New £50m Buyback

Rotork plc (LON: ROR), a global provider of flow control solutions, has issued a trading update for the four-month period ending October 31, 2025, confirming that full-year expectations remain unchanged.

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Supply@ME (SYME) Sees Inventory Monetization Growth

Supply@ME Capital plc (LON: SYME), a fintech firm specializing in inventory monetization solutions, has announced an increase in the amount of inventory monetized through its platform. The company's innovative platform allows

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Lloyds Banking Expands Digital Footprint with Curve Acquisition

Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) announced its intent to acquire Curve, a London-based fintech company, signaling a strategic move to enhance its digital capabilities. The

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Jet2 Flies Reports Record Profitability; New Buyback Announced

Jet2 plc (LON: JET2) has reported a strong first half for fiscal year 2026, marked by record passenger numbers, profitability, and earnings per share (EPS). The leisure tr

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WH Smith CEO Resigns Following Accounting Investigation

WH Smith PLC (LON: SMWH) released the findings of an independent Deloitte Review on Wednesday, which uncovered accounting irregularities within its North American division.

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Rolls-Royce Shares (LON:RR) Gain New Bull as Turnaround Signals Confidence

Rolls-Royce shares (LON: RR) have been given a boost today, as RBC Capital initiates coverage with an "Outperform" rating, signaling a positive outlook for the aerospace and defence giant. The firm's 83.8% year-to-date perfor

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FTSE 100 Falls as Market Declines Continue

Global stock markets extended their declines on Tuesday as concerns over lofty U.S. artificial intelligence valuations continued to weigh on investor sentiment.  The F

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Bodycote Navigates Mixed Markets with ‘Optimise’ Program Showing Promise

Bodycote PLC (LON: BOY), the thermal processing specialist, released a trading update indicating a mixed performance across its end markets. While Aerospace & Defence

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Softcat’s Q1 Trading Update Shows Strong Double-Digit Growth

Softcat plc (LON: SCT) has announced a robust start to its fiscal year 2026, reporting strong double-digit year-on-year growth in both gross profit and underlying operating profit for the first quarter, which ended October 31

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FirstGroup H1 2026: Earnings and Revenue Rise, Shares Tumble

FirstGroup PLC (LON: FGP) shares fell on Tuesday despite reporting a robust first half for fiscal year 2026, marked by revenue and earnings growth. The transport operator

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Crest Nicholson Shares Plunge as Profit Seen Potentially Below Guidance

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (LON: CRST) shares tumbled more than 10% on Tuesday after the company said it anticipates its Adjusted Profit Before Tax (APBT) for the fiscal year 2025 to land at the lower end of, or slightly be

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Imperial Brands Reports Profit Decline; Share Buyback Announced

Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) announced its full-year results for the period ending September 30, 2025, revealing a mixed performance picture. While adjusted earnings per

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Costain Secures £75m EDF Contract Extension, Partnership Extended to 2030

Costain Group PLC (LON: COST) has been awarded a significant five-year extension to its existing framework contract with EDF, solidifying its position as a key partner in the UK's nuclear power infrastructure.

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Greencore Serves Up Strong FY25 Results; Acquisition on the Horizon

Greencore Group PLC (LON: GNC), a leading UK convenience food manufacturer, has announced a robust FY25 performance, exceeding expectations and setting a positive tone for FY26.

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RS Group Shares Upgraded to Buy, Price Target Raised on Stabilizing Markets

RS Group shares (LON:RS1) are in focus today off the back of a significant price target hike. The share price is 1% higher on the day, as markets digest the latest, after a difficult year so far.

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FTSE 100 Index Edges Higher as European Markets Mixed

London’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% early on Monday, beginning the week on a steady note amid a mixed performance across wider European markets. Germany’s DAX also gained 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 was flat and Spain’s IBEX 35 s

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Premier Foods Shares ‘Considerably Undervalued’ Says Shore Capital

Premier Foods (LON: PFD) delivered a resilient first-half performance despite tough year-on-year comparatives, exceptional costs and weather-related pressures, according to Shore Capital analysts Darren Shirley and Clive Blac

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