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FTSE 100 Bounces as Airline Stocks Rise, Oil Steadies

The FTSE 100 has risen 0.4% on Friday morning, recovering part of Thursday’s 2.4% drop as global markets attempted to stabilise. The FTSE 250 has gained 0.6%, while German

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CAB Payments Shares Surge After Rejecting StoneX Takeover Bid

CAB Payments (LON: CABP) saw its shares jump 3.9% on Friday morning following the company's announcement that it has rejected an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal from StoneX Group Inc.

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J D Wetherspoon Shares Plunge as Profit Falls

Shares of J D Wetherspoon PLC (JDW.L) experienced a sharp decline at the open on Friday, plummeting over 9% following the release of its interim results for the 26 weeks ended January 25, 2026.

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Unilever Confirms Inbound Offer for Foods Business Amid Portfolio Review

Unilever (LON: ULVR) has acknowledged recent media speculation concerning a potential transaction involving its Foods division. The company’s board of directors affirmed i

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Bunzl Shares Face Mixed Analyst Outlook After Latest Downgrade

Bunzl (LON: BNZL) shares have climbed 5.7% year to date but remain more than 26% lower over the past 12 months, as analysts continue to reassess the company’s outlook and pricing power.

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Plus500 Shares Rise: Is the Stock Benefiting From Market Volatility?

Plus500 (LON: PLUS) shares have gained 2.5% over the past week, with analysts at Cavendish suggesting the stock is well-positioned to benefit from current market conditions.

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BP Shares Gain Following Gelsenkirchen Refinery Sale Announcement

BP (LON: BP.) shares are trading higher today following the announcement of an agreement to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Ge

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Synthomer Shares Surge: Reaffirms Outlook Amid Refinancing Efforts

Synthomer (LON: SYNT) saw its share price jump on Thursday morning after the company provided a trading and refinancing update, confirming its performance expectations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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IG Group Shares Surge on Record Revenue, Announces Strategic Review

IG Group (LON: IG), a leading online trading platform, saw its shares jump to a new high of 1,477p following the release of i

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FTSE 100 Index Continues Lower as Investor Worries Remain

The FTSE 100 fell 1.2% on Thursday morning as investor caution persisted across global markets. The

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Unilever and Kraft Heinz Held Food Merger Talks – FT

Unilever (LON: ULVR) and Kraft Heinz explored a potential merger of parts of their food portfolios, according to a report from

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Testing Times Present an Opportunity in AB Dynamics Shares – Analyst

AB Dynamics (LON: ABDF) is navigating a challenging global autos market, but analysts at Zeus Capital argue that the current backdrop could work in the company’s favour. I

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National Grid Shares Are Up 16% YTD, But UBS Turns Cautious

National Grid (LON: NG.) shares have rallied over the past year, rising 16% year to date and more than 35% over 12 months. But af

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Softcat Shares Surge on Upbeat Earnings and Guidance

Softcat plc (SCT.L) shares have jumped over 7% on Wednesday morning following the release of its half-year results for the period ending January 31, 2026. The IT infrastru

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Moonpig Jumps Over 7% on Buyback Announcement and Strong Profit Outlook

Moonpig Group plc (MOON) shares have jumped over 7% on Wednesday morning following the release of a trading update that highlighted continued strong profit performance and the announcement of a new £65 million share buyback p

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Diploma Shares Surge on Upgraded FY26 Guidance

Shares in Diploma PLC (LON: DPLM) are surging following the release of a trading update that reflects strong trading performance and an upgraded financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.

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FTSE 100, FTSE 250 Climb as Airline Stocks Rise

The FTSE 100 has risen 0.2% on Wednesday morning, while the

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Primary Health Properties Shares: Investment Case is ‘Attractive’ Argues Analyst

Primary Health Properties (LON: PHP) delivered a strong set of full-year results, with analysts at Shore Capital highlighting an “attractive” investment case underpinned by scale, income growth and a resilient dividend profil

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Analyst Sees Limited Upside for Aberdeen Group Shares

Aberdeen Group (LON: ABDN) shares may offer limited upside despite improving fundamentals, according to analysts at Cavendish, who told investors in a recent note that they remain cautious on the stock.

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Unilever Shares Edge Lower: Report Says Company Considering Food Business Spin-Off

Unilever (LON: ULVR) shares have slipped around 0.8% on Wednesday, following a report from Bloomberg on Tuesday that the compan

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Travis Perkins Shares Dip as Profit Declines Despite Strategic Progress

Travis Perkins (LON: TPK), the UK building materials distributor, reported its full-year results for 2025, revealing a dip in adjusted operating profit to £133 million, down from £152 million in 2024.

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Ashtead Technology Shares Jump on Strong 2025 Results

Shares of Ashtead Technology Holdings (LSE: AT.) climbed over 3% early on Tuesday following the release of its full-year 2025 results, which showcased robust financial performance and a confident outlook for continued progres

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Close Brothers Posts Operating Loss, Announces Job Cuts

Close Brothers Group (LON: CBG) released its half-year results for the period ending January 31, 2026, revealing an operating loss before tax of £65.5 million, an improvement from the £102.2 million loss in the same period la

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