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FTSE 100 Stable After Fed Rate Cut; MICC Gains, ENT Falls

The FTSE 100 held steady on Thursday, trading flat following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy move.  The pan-European STOXX 600 edged 0.1% higher, while German

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Marks & Spencer Shares ‘Detached’ From Peers, Says Shore Capital

Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) shares appear “detached in valuation terms from its peers,” according to Shore Capital,  The firm’s note follows a pre-Christmas check-i

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Magnum Ice Cream Shares: Analysts Split on Post-Demerger Outlook

Magnum Ice Cream drew a flurry of analyst initiations this week as trading in newly listed TMICC shares began their fourth day, following the brand’s demerger from Unilever on Saturday, 6 December. 

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Henry Boot Announces Organisational Changes to Support Future Growth

Henry Boot PLC (LON: BOOT) has announced a series of organisational changes aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving operational performance, aligning with its Future Ways of Working (FWoW) programme.

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Entain Faces CFO Transition Amidst Stable Trading Expectations

Entain plc (LON: ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, announced a significant leadership transition within its financial division. Rob Wood, the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Deputy CEO, will step down

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RWS Holdings plc Reports Revenue and Profit Falls Amidst Strategic Shift

RWS Holdings plc (LON:RWS), a global AI solutions company, announced its results for the year ended September 30, 2025, revealing a decline in both revenue and adjusted profit before tax. The company is undergoing a significa

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PZ Cussons to Retain Africa Business; Unveils Ambitious Growth Strategy

PZ Cussons (LON: PZC) announced it will retain its Africa business following a strategic review, outlining ambitious growth plans and risk-mitigation measures. Markets are responding positively to the news that PZ Cussons wil

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Shawbrook Group Shares (LON:SHAW) Rise as Analysts Set Lofty Price Targets

Shawbrook Group shares (LON: SHAW) have been given a boost today from the analyst community, climbing 2.55% following the initiation of coverage by several respected names. [s

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FTSE 100 Muted as European Markets Fall

The FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher on Wednesday morning, holding steady as broader European markets weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision. 

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Cohort Reports Revenue Growth, Profitability Dips; Guidance Reaffirmed

Defense technology group Cohort PLC (LON: CHRT) released its half-year results for the six months ended October 31, 2025, showcasing a rise in revenue but a slight decrease in adjusted operating profit. Despite the profit dip

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Netcall Expands Digital Footprint with Jadu Acquisition

Netcall plc (AIM: NET) has acquired Jadu Holdings Limited, a UK-based digital experience platform provider, in a move poised to broaden its market reach and enhance its Liberty platform with new digital experience and AI capa

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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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