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Next Reports Strong First Half but Warns on Softer UK Outlook

Next plc (LON:NXT) posted strong first-half results, with both sales and profit ahead of last year, though the retailer cautioned that economic headwinds may weigh on growth in the months ahead.

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Sage Group: Jefferies Remains Bullish, Sees Attractive Valuation

Jefferies has reiterated its positive stance on Sage Group (LON:SGE), lowering its price target to 1,320p from 1,480p while maintaining a Buy rating on the software provider’s shares in a note this week.

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EasyJet Shares Placed on JPMorgan’s Negative Catalyst Watch

EasyJet (LON:EZJ) shares came under pressure on Tuesday after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to Neutral from Overweight, cutting its price target to 500 pence from 670 pence.

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Haleon Shares Slide as Barclays Cuts Rating

Haleon (LON:HLN) shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 1.3% decline, after Barclays downgraded the consumer health group to Equal Weight from Overweight.

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PZ Cussons Shares Jump as Strategy Gains Momentum

PZ Cussons (LON:PZC) shares rose on Wednesday after the consumer goods group reported progress against its transformation strategy, alongside confirmation of an agreed $70 million sale of its stake in PZ Wilmar.

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Barratt Redrow Shares Climb: Reports Robust Full-Year Results, Revenue Surges

On Wednesday, Barratt Redrow (LON: BTRW) released its full-year results for the 52-week period ended June 29, 2025, showcasing a resilient performance and strengthened foundations for future growth.

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Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals Share Surge Continues as 3rd Patient Successfully Treated in Trial of HG-CT-1

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals shares climbed more than 21% on Wednesday after the company announced that a third patient has been successfully treated in the Phase I trial of its experimental CAR-T therapy for acute myeloid leuka

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GSK to Inject $30 Billion into US R&D and Manufacturing Over the Next 5 Years

GSK plc (LON: GSK) announced a massive $30 billion investment in its United States operations over the next five years. The commitment encompasses both research and develo

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Moonpig Says Momentum Continues as Customers Embrace Personalisation Features

Moonpig Group (LON: MOON) released an AGM trading update on Wednesday, indicating the online greeting card and gifting platform remains on track to meet its FY26 guidance. [st

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AO World Lifts Lower End of Profit Forecast and Launches £10m Share Buyback

AO World (LON:AO.) shares surged 14% on Monday morning after the retailer lifted its profit guidance to the top half of its previous range after strong trading in the first half of its 2026 financial year.

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MJ Gleeson Stock Climbs: Navigates Choppy Waters, Gleeson Land Shines

MJ Gleeson (LON:GLE), a prominent UK housebuilder and land promoter, released its audited results for the year ended June 30, 2025, revealing a mixed performance. While re

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Vast Resources (LON: VAST) Navigates Diamond Sales and Romanian Mining Review

Vast Resources (LON: VAST) is progressing with its diamond beneficiation and sales process while simultaneously reviewing its mining operations in Romania. The company anticipates commencing public and private tenders for its

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Kier Group Shares Rise: Delivers Strong FY25 Results; Highlights Record Order Book

Kier Group PLC (LON:KIE) stock gained ground on Tuesday after it released its FY25 results, showcasing robust operational delivery, profitable growth, and enhanced shareholder returns.

Shares of British construction firm Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) are up 35%
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Anglo American to Benefit from Copper Mine Deal

Anglo American (LON:AAL) is poised for a potential boost following the finalization of an agreement between Anglo American Sur S.A. (AAS), its 50.1%-owned subsidiary, and Codelco.

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Trustpilot Group Jumps on Strong H1 2025 Results

Trustpilot (LON:TRST) delivered a robust performance for the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations and sending its stock price more than 14% higher in early Tuesday trading.

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SThree Shares Plunge: Navigates Macro Headwinds; FY26 Profitability Outlook Trimmed

SThree plc, the global STEM workforce consultancy, saw its share price plummet more than 22% on Tuesday after it released its Q3 trading update, revealing a modest sequential improvement but warning of persistent challenges i

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Hochschild Mining Appoints New COO

On Tuesday, Hochschild Mining PLC (LON:HOC) announced the appointment of Cassio Diedrich as Chief Operating Officer, effective September 15, 2025. [stock_market_widget type="

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BP Shares: Analysts Increasingly Positive

BP shares (BP) is experiencing a wave of positive sentiment from analysts, reflected in recent upgrades and initiations, suggesting growing confidence in the energy giant'

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AI Driving Revenue For RELX’s Legal Business: Morgan Stanley Weighs In

Relx (LON:REL) shares are under scrutiny as Morgan Stanley analyst George Webb lowered the firm's price target to 3,980 GBp from 4,410 GBp, while maintaining an Overweight rating. The adjustment reflects evolving market dynam

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SSP Group Shares Offer ‘Attractive Exposure’ to the US Market Says Analyst

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) has garnered renewed attention from analysts, with Berenberg upgrading the stock to a "Buy" rating from "Hold." This positive shift is largely attributed to the company's promising presence in the U.S. ma

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WHSmith Shares (LON:SMWH) Move Higher Despite Analyst Downgradet

WHSmith (LON:SMWH) faces headwinds as Berenberg downgrades its rating to Hold from Buy, setting a price target of 700 GBp, a significant drop from the previous 1,600 GBp. This decision is largely driven by the company's admis

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Sainsbury’s Shares Hit New High as JD .com Talks Collapse

J Sainsbury shares (LON: SBRY) closed out the opening day of the new week with 3.45% in gains, following the announcement that discussions with JD.com regarding a potential sale of Home Retail Group Limited ("Argos") have bee

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Deutsche Bank Now Sees Compass Group Stock as a Buy

Compass Group (LON:CPG), a food and support services firm, has seen its share price slide around 2% this year, but the company was given a boost on Thursday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock.

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