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J D Wetherspoon’s Sales Rise but Profit Outlook Tempered by Rising Costs

J D Wetherspoon plc (JDW.L) has released a trading update indicating robust sales growth, but cautioned that rising costs will likely impact full-year profits. The pub cha

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JD Sports Maintains Profit Outlook But Anticipates ‘Muted Market Growth in FY27’

JD Sports Fashion plc (LON: JD.) has released its Q4 2025/26 trading update, revealing a resilient performance amidst a challenging consumer backdrop. The company anticipa

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FTSE 100 Declines Further: Greenland Concerns Continue to Weigh

The FTSE 100 fell 1.1% on Tuesday, extending losses as investors continued to react to President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariff plans linked to Greenland. The DAX a

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Here’s How SSP Shares Could Hit 300p

SSP Group’s (LON: SSPG) shares could climb above 300p over the next 12 to 18 months if the company executes on a multi-year profit and cash-generation plan outlined by Shore Capital. 

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Hochschild Mining Shares Downgraded – Here’s Why

Hochschild Mining (LON: HOC) shares were downgraded by JPMorgan on Monday, with the bank citing rising cost pressures and growing risks to the miner’s medium-term outlook. 

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Craneware on Track for Double-Digit Growth But Shares Plunge

Craneware plc (CRW.L) released a trading update for the first half of fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025, signaling continued strong performance and reaffirming expectations for the full year. However, the company's sh

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Wise Shares Jump on Strong Volume Growth; Eyes Increased Profitability

Wise (LON: WISE) shares rallied more than 10% in early Tuesday trading after the company reported a robust Q3 FY26, showcasing significant growth in volume and customer engagement. The company's cross-border volume surged 26%

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Big Yellow Group Navigates Weaker Seasonality with Solid Rent Growth

Big Yellow Group PLC (BYG), the UK's leading self-storage provider, released its third-quarter trading statement, revealing a resilient performance amidst seasonal headwinds.

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GSK to Acquire RAPT Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion

GSK (LSE/NYSE: GSK) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RAPT) for $58.00 per share in cash, valuing the company at an estimated aggregate equity value of $2.2 billion.

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FTSE 100 Falls Following Trump Tariffs; Fresnillo Rises as Gold and Silver Surge

The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% on Monday as European markets slumped following fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump that rattled global risk sentiment. The DAX slid 1.1%, the CAC 40 dropped 1.4% and the Stoxx 600 decli

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Greggs Shares: Improving Consumer Outlook to Lift Stock – Edison

Greggs’ (LON: GRG) near-term growth prospects remain constrained by a soft consumer backdrop, but analysts at Edison say an eventual improvement in household sentiment could provide the catalyst the stock needs.

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BP Shares Expected to Hit $41 as Analyst Remains Bullish

BP’s (NYSE: BP) (LON: BP.) ADRs could climb to their highest level since 2023 despite a slight adjustment to forecasts, as analysts remain broadly constructive on the oil major’s outlook.

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Ashtead Technology Shares Surge as Profit Set to Exceed Expectations Amid Strong Growth

Ashtead Technology Holdings plc (AIM: AT.) shares jumped more than 10% on Monday morning after the company released a trading update indicating a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with adjuste

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WH Smith to Appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chairman, Shares Surge

WH Smith (SMWH.L) shares jumped more than 10% on Monday morning after the company announced its intention to appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chairman, effective April 7, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

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Hercules Secures Key Supplier Status with Balfour Beatty

Hercules plc (AIM: HERC), a specialist in technology-enabled labour supply for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors, has been added to Balfour Beatty's Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for its Power Transmission &

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Marshalls Expects 2025 Profit In-Line, 2026 Outlook Uncertain

Marshalls (LON: MSLH) has released a trading update for the year ended December 31, 2025, anticipating adjusted profit before tax to align with market expectations. Howeve

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Games Workshop Shares (GAW) Dip As Analyst Raises Target

Games Workshop shares (LON: GAW) are 0.95% lower today at 18,820p, despite a bullish note from Wall Street. Jefferies today raised it's price target on GAW to 21,850p from

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FTSE 100 Trades Lower; BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce Shares Rise

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% on Friday morning, mirroring weakness across European markets as investors reacted to to the latest news events. The CAC 40 fell 0.3%, the DAX dr

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Frontier Developments Shares: Expect ‘Attractive Returns for Long-Term Investors’

Frontier Developments shares extended their sharp rally this week after the company upgraded full-year guidance alongside a strong set of interim results.  The stock j

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Analyst Sees EasyJet Shares Moving Further Lower

EasyJet (LON: EZJ) shares have started 2026 on the back foot, extending a difficult run after a lackluster performance last year.  The stock is down 1.9% over the past

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MJ Gleeson Shares Climb as Company Eyes Spring Rebound

MJ Gleeson (GLE.L), a prominent UK housebuilder focused on affordable homes, released a trading update for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, signaling a resilient performance amidst challenging market conditions.

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Polar Capital AuM Rises 6%, Shares Gain

Polar Capital Holdings (LON: POLR) shares rose over 4% on Friday morning after the company reported a robust increase in assets under management (AuM) and performance fees, leading to a new share buyback program.

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Johnson Service Group Delivers Resilient 2025 Performance; Margin Expansion on Track

Johnson Service Group PLC (LON: JSG) has released a trading update for the full year 2025, showcasing a resilient sales performance and strong profit growth. The textile s

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