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Tesco Stock Target Lifted to 475p as Barclays Signals Confidence

Shares in Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) are being eyed closely as Barclays increased its price target to 475p from a previous 415p, reaffirming an 'Overweight' rating in a note this week.

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FGEN Sells Lunanhead Stake and Energises Sandridge Battery Project

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Limited (LON:FGEN) announced on Wednesday the sale of its 50% stake in the Lunanhead battery project in Scotland, while confirming that its Sandridge development in Wiltshire has now bee

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Rio Tinto Announces Strategic Overhaul, Streamlining Operations for Enhanced Shareholder Value

Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) today unveiled a new operating model and executive leadership team, signaling a strategic shift aimed at simplifying the organization and driving sustainable, profitable growth.

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National Grid Navigates Regulatory Hurdles Amid £80 Billion Investment Plan

National Grid (LON:NG) is currently engaged with Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, to finalize the RIIO-ET3 price control, which governs its Electricity Transmission business.

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Prudential Delivers Strong H1 2025 Results, Boosts Shareholder Returns

Prudential PLC (LON:PRU) announced robust financial results for the first half of 2025, prompting an enhanced capital return program for shareholders. Prudential shares ar

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JD Sports Shares Rally Despite Mixed Q2 Performance

JD Sports Fashion plc (LON:JD) shares rose more than 4% in early Wednesday trading as the company announced a new £100 million share buyback program, signaling confidence in its medium-term growth prospects, even as it report

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SolGold Shares (LON:SOLG) Jump: Analyst Puts ‘Speculative’ Price Target of 46p

SolGold shares (LON:SOLG) are up double digits today, hitting a new multi year high at 15.94p following the initiation of coverage by Canaccord Genuity, which assigned a 'Speculative Buy' rating and a price target of 46p. The

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Deutsche Bank Downgrades Wickes Stock to Sell Amid UK Consumer Caution

Wickes Group (LON:WIX) shares are facing renewed pressure, down around 9% so far on Tuesday following a downgrade from Deutsche Bank. The firm lowered its rating for the s

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Halma Expands Infrastructure Reach with Brownline Acquisition

In a release on Tuesday, Halma PLC (LON:HLMA) announced the acquisition of Brownline, a Netherlands-based provider of advanced gyroscopic locating systems for horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

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ITM Power Forges Strategic Partnership with ABO Energy

ITM Power (LON:ITM) said Tuesday that a strategic partnership between its Hydropulse subsidiary and ABO Energy, a renewable energy developer. The collaboration, which aims

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Ashtead Technology Sees Strong Profitability, Awaits Main Market Move

Ashtead Technology Holdings plc (LON: AT), a key player in subsea technology solutions for the offshore energy sector, reported its unaudited half-year results on Tuesday, signaling strong profitability and setting the stage

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Filtronic Shares Surge After Securing Landmark $62.5M SpaceX Order

Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC) shares surged in early Tuesday trading after it announced its largest single order to date, a £47.3 million ($62.5 million) agreement with SpaceX for its next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) E-band p

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Bunzl Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions

Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the international distribution and services group, announced further strategic acquisitions in Spain and Mexico on Tuesday, alongside the completion of previously announced deals.

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John Wood Group Faces Reduced Takeover Offer Amidst Deadline Extension

John Wood Group PLC (LON:WG) said Tuesday that it is navigating a revised takeover landscape, with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners Holdings Ltd (Sidara) proposing a reduced offer for the entire issued and to be

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Vesuvius Agrees £92.7m Deal to Buy Molten Metal Systems from Morgan Advanced Materials

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) shares rose 2.8% on Friday after the company announced the acquisition of the Molten Metal Systems (MMS) business from Morgan Advanced Materials for an enterprise value of £92.7 million.

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FTSE 100 Roundup: UK Top Movers, Inflation, and Market News

London’s FTSE 100 concluded a robust week of trading, with the index’s performance marking its best since May.  The positive momentum for UK stocks was supported by a diver

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M&S Food Logistics Investment Considered an Undervalued Growth Play

Shore Capital has welcomed Marks & Spencer’s (LON:MKS) £340 million plan to build an automated national distribution centre in Northamptonshire, saying the investment underlines the retailer’s ambition to double the size

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Shore Capital Sees Strategic Value in Premier Foods’ Merchant Gourmet Seal

Shore Capital has described Premier Foods’ (LON:PFD) £48 million purchase of Merchant Gourmet as a strategically sound move that strengthens the group’s presence in the UK convenience and health-focused food market.

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Lancashire Shares (LRE) Downgraded, Price Target Raised on Valuation Concerns

Lancashire Holdings shares (LON:LRE) are holding steady, as the Bermuda-based specialty insurer received an analyst downgrade despite a raised price target. The shift reflects a recalibration of expectations amidst strong fin

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Revolution Beauty Announces Capital Raise, Strategic Reset: Shares Move Higher

Revolution Beauty shares (LON:REVB) are moving higher today, as the company announced a proposed equity placing and subscription aimed at raising approximately £15 million. The funds will be secured through an accelerated boo

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Airtel Africa Shares (LON:AAF) Upgraded to Buy, Projecting Further Upside

Airtel Africa shares (AAF.L) are back on the move higher today, with AAF once again breaking 220p on gains of more than 2% after a couple of days of pause. Today's move ha

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Serica Energy Shares (LON:SQZ) Gain As First Oil from Triton FPSO Announced

Serica Energy shares (LON: SQZ) are trading 1.64% higher this morning, as the company announced the commencement of its first oil lifting from the Triton Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit since production

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ConvaTec Shares (LON: CTEC) Upgraded, Recent Sell-Off Overdone?

ConvaTec shares (LON:CTEC) are moving higher this morning, up 0.3% early, as an analyst upgrade came with a downwards price target revision. Looking a little closer, and it becomes clear that the view is bullish, with a perce

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