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Ashmore Group Shares Decline as Analysts Get Bearish

Ashmore Group (LON: ASHM) shares have come under pressure in the last month as a wave of analyst downgrades signals growing caution over the emerging markets asset manager’s outlook. 

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Elementis Strengthens Personal Care Portfolio with Alchemy Ingredients Acquisition

Elementis plc (LON: ELM) has completed the acquisition of Alchemy Ingredients Limited, a UK-based personal care specialist, for approximately $22 million. The acquisition, finalized on November 26, 2025, aims to bolster Eleme

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Pets at Home Faces Profit Dip Amid Retail Challenges, FY26 Expectations Maintained

Pets at Home Group Plc (LON: PETS) released its FY26 interim results, revealing a decline in both revenue and profit before tax (PBT) for the 28-week period ending October 9, 2025.

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AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Secures US Approval for Early Gastric Cancer Treatment

AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN) announced that Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with resectable, early-stage and locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) canc

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Intertek Strengthens Product Testing with Flooring Firm Acquisition

Intertek Group plc (LON: ITRK), a global Total Quality Assurance (TQA) provider, has announced the acquisition of Professional Testing Laboratory, LLC (PTL), a leading US-based flooring products testing company.

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Pets at Home Shares in Focus Ahead of Interim Results

Pets at Home (LON: PETS) will report its FY26 interim results tomorrow, with investors watching closely after a challenging start to the year and a recent share price decline. 

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FTSE 100 Index Slightly Higher; Kingfisher Jumps as Banking Stocks Gain

The FTSE 100 has edged up 0.2% so far on Tuesday, bucking mixed trading across Europe.  [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="candlestick" assets="^FTSE" range="1y"

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Goldman Sachs Bullish on BTRW, VTY and PSN Shares; Initiates BKG at Sell

Goldman Sachs has struck an upbeat tone on much of the UK housebuilding sector, initiating coverage on several major names with a broadly positive outlook for 2026.  T

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Kingfisher Shares Surge: Upgrades Full-Year Profit Guidance on Strategic Momentum

Kingfisher PLC (LON: KGF), the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, announced an upgrade to its full-year adjusted profit before tax guidance, sending its shares higher.

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UK’s Domino’s Pizza Group CEO Departs

Domino's Pizza Group (LON: DOM) announced the immediate departure of CEO Andrew Rennie. The news, released this morning, reveals a mutual agreement for Rennie to step down, leaving investors to digest the implications for the

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Playtech Shares Downgraded in Jefferies Note Amid Legal Wrangling

Playtech shares (LON: PTEC) are under renewed pressure today following a downgrade from Jefferies, reflecting increased uncertainty tied to an ongoing legal dispute with Evolution AB. The rating shift and price target reducti

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easyJet Shares Edge Higher on Strong Earnings, Upgraded Holiday Target

easyJet (LON: EZJ) has reported a robust financial performance for the year ended September 30, 2025, fueled by strong earnings growth and the early achievement of its easyJet holidays target.

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Beazley Improves Combined Ratio Outlook, Prioritizes Profitability Over Premium Growth

Beazley plc (LON: BEZ) has updated its 2025 guidance, projecting flat to low single-digit growth in Insurance Written Premiums (IWP) while upgrading its undiscounted combined ratio to the low 80s.

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Greggs Shares (GRG) Make 5-Year Low As Bearish Sentiment Continues

Greggs plc (LON:GRG) shares have tumbled to a new five-year low, reflecting persistent bearish sentiment and a confluence of negative factors impacting investor confidence. The stock closed at 1,417p, a 2.28% decrease on the

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Trainline Shares (TRN) Drop To Multi-Year Low As Pressure Intensifies

Trainline shares (LON:TRN) experienced a significant sell-off today, closing down 6.31% at 237.60p, hitting a new three-year low and intensifying concerns about the company’s future market position. This decline reflects grow

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BAE Systems Announce Supply Chain Leadership Changes As Shares Pull Back

BAE Systems (LON: BA) is navigating a complex landscape of leadership transitions, significant contract wins, and operational challenges, impacting its recent stock performance. While the appointment of a new Chief Global Sup

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Entain Shares (LON:ENT) Upgraded After Sell-Off, Price Target Cut

Entain shares (LON:ENT) experienced a boost today following an upgrade from HSBC, despite the investment firm also lowering its price target. The upgrade signals a potential shift in sentiment towards the global sports bettin

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Analysts Bullish on Rentokil Shares; Continued Growth Expected in 2026

Rentokil Initial (LON: RTO) has been the recipient of analyst optimism over the last couple of months, with fresh endorsements from JPMorgan and Bernstein pointing to improving growth prospects and a stronger financial profil

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FTSE 100 Index Gains; BHP No Longer Considering Anglo American Deal

The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% in early Monday trading at 9,588.65 as European markets advanced, helped by the positive finish on Wall Street at the end of last week.  Elsewhe

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Aston Martin Shares at Neutral: Goldman Sees ‘Tumultuous Times’ for European Car Makers

Aston Martin Lagonda (LON: AML) was initiated at Neutral by Goldman Sachs in a recent note to clients, with the firm setting a 61p price target on the stock.  However,

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AstraZeneca to Invest $2bn in Maryland Manufacturing, Boosting U.S. Supply Chain

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) is set to bolster its U.S. manufacturing capabilities with a $2 billion investment in Maryland, a move projected to support 2,600 jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region.

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S4 Capital Hit by Revenue Downturn; Profitability Target Lowered

S4 Capital plc (LON: SFOR) faces headwinds after a recent trading update revealed a decline in expected net revenue, which is expected to impact its profitability outlook.

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TT Electronics Navigates Uncertainties, Eyes Year-End Push

TT Electronics (LON: TTG) faces a crucial final two months of 2025 to meet its previously issued guidance, even as market headwinds persist. The company's trading update o

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