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ITM Power Posts Revenue Growth and Improved Cash Position, Outlook Positive

ITM Power plc (LON:ITM) shares initially opened higher on Thursday following the release of its preliminary full-year 2025 results, which showcased substantial revenue growth and a healthier cash position.

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National Grid Sells Grain LNG for £1.66 Billion, Shares Steady Amid Strategic Shift

National Grid (LON:NG) announced the sale of its Grain LNG business to a consortium led by Centrica plc and Energy Capital Partners LLC, part of Bridgepoint Group plc, for approximately £1.66 billion.

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Evoke (LON: EVOK) Shares Gain on Strong H1 Results

Evoke (LON:EVOK) shares rose more than 3% on Wednesday to 64.4 pence after the betting and gaming group reported a fourth consecutive quarter of growth and sharply improved profitability in the first half of 2025. 

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Ultimate Products Revenue Dips; Board Mulls AIM Listing Amidst Challenging Climate

In a trading update on Wednesday, Ultimate Products revealed that revenue fell in the last financial year as weaker consumer demand for general merchandise hit sales, though its core brands grew.

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Balfour Beatty Delivers Solid H1 Results as UK Performance Offsets US Weakness

Balfour Beatty (LON:BBY) reported higher first-half profits from its earnings-based businesses, driven by strong performances in UK construction and support services, despite losses in its U.S. operations.

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ITM Power Rises on 20MW Hydrogen Deal with MorGen Energy

ITM Power (LON:ITM) shares rose nearly 6% on Wednesday to 67.9 pence after the hydrogen technology company said it has signed a supply agreement with MorGen Energy for the 20MW West Wales Hydrogen project in Milford Haven.&nb

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Beazley Profits Slide, Shares Drop 8%

Shares in Beazley (LON:BEZ) are down more than 8% to 838 pence on Wednesday, their lowest level since April, after the specialist insurer posted a drop in first-half profit. 

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Shoe Zone Slumps After Warning on Profit and Consumer Weakness

Shoe Zone (LON:SHOE) shares tumbled on Wednesday after the discount footwear retailer warned of a sharp drop in annual profit and scrapped its dividend policy, citing a further weakening in consumer confidence.

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Persimmon Shares Slide as Housebuilder Cautions on Market Headwinds and Budget Uncertainty

Persimmon (LON: PSN) shares fell over 2% to 1,110p in early Wednesday trading after the UK housebuilder flagged ongoing “challenging market conditions” and uncertainty ahead of the upcoming Budget, despite posting higher firs

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Spirax Shares Rally (LON:SPX) As Firm Reaffirms Outlook, Raises Dividend

Spirax Group (LON:SPX) released its half-year results today, beating expectations on the bottom line, and reiterating its full-year guidance. The Spirax share price is rallying off the back of the print, up 12.7% at 6,830p,

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TT Electronics Acting CEO Appointed To The Role Full Time

TT Electronics PLC (LON: TTG) has officially appointed Eric Lakin as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lakin, who has been serving as acting CEO since April 10, 2025, secured the permanent role following an

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Edison: British American Tobacco is Building Momentum, Dividend Yield Remains Attractive

In a recent note to clients, Edison analyst Russell Pointon said British American Tobacco’s (BAT) first-half 2025 results were “slightly ahead of expectations” and demonstrated delivery on its aim to achieve “higher rates of

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The Smarter Web Company Continues Bitcoin Purchases

The Smarter Web Company (SWC) announced on Tuesday that it has bought an additional 295 Bitcoin as part of its long-term “10 Year Plan” strategy to build a substantial cryptocurrency holding.

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Zoo Digital Rises as Losses Narrow, Revenue Rises

Shares in Zoo Digital Group (LON: ZOO) jumped by more than 10% on Tuesday after the localisation and digital media services provider reported narrower losses and higher revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025.

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PageGroup Profits Plummet Amid UK/European Slowdown

PageGroup’s (LON:PAGE) profits tumbled in the first half of 2025 as recruitment activity slowed sharply in the UK and continental Europe, particularly in its largest markets of France and Germany.

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Entain Gains on Strong BetMGM Performance and Upgraded Guidance

Entain (LON:ENT) shares rose on Tuesday after the Ladbrokes and Coral owner upgraded its full-year outlook, buoyed by a strong performance from its US joint venture BetMGM and better-than-expected trading across its core mark

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British American Tobacco Shares (LON:BATS) Hit Highest Level In Years – The Latest

British American Tobacco shares (LON:BATS) have surged to their highest levels in years today at 4,329p, driven by robust financial performance, a rebounding U.S. market, and growing investor confidence in the company's shift

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Bellway Shares Rally as Housing Completions Ahead of Expectations

Bellway (LON:BWY) shares rose on Tuesday after the housebuilder reported a 14.3% increase in annual housing completions, exceeding earlier forecasts. In a trading update f

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Admiral Group Shares (LON:ADM) Upgraded: Sector Consolidation Seen As Bullish

Admiral Group shares (LON:ADM) have moved slightly higher today, up 0.6% at 3,370p following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, that is slightly mixed in sentiment. The new price target of 3,300p sits below the current market va

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Plus500 Shares Pull Back On H1 Report: Expansion Plans Continue At Pace

Plus500 (LON:PLUS) has reported a solid set of numbers for the first half of 2025, but not enough for markets today, with shares pulling back on the print. The Plus500 share price is currently trading at 3,292p, down 130p or

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Hays Share Price (HAS) Stuttering, Analyst Initiates Coverage At Hold

Hays share price (LON:HAS) has struggled to catch a bid this year, as the company deals with global hiring slows and analysts expressing caution. The stock is currently trading at 63.05p, down approximately 21.25% YTD, highli

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Versarien Plummets as Financial Concerns Grow

Versarien shares plunged 31.5% to 0.013 pence on Monday after the advanced engineering materials group warned that it may be forced into administration. The stock has fallen 81.8% over the past 12 months.

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies Shares Down as CEO Intends to Step Down

Oxford Nanopore Technologies CEO and co-founder Gordon Sanghera will step down by the end of 2026. Sanghera will remain focuse

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