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Topps Tiles Shares Climb: Sees 5th Consecutive Quarter of Like-for-Like Growth

Topps Tiles (LON: TPT) shares rose 3.7 percent in early Wednesday trading after the retailer reported continued momentum in its first-quarter update, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of like-for-like growth in its core bra

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As GSK Shares Climb, Barclays Becomes Bearish

GSK (LON: GSK) shares have risen sharply over the past year, gaining 41 percent and advancing more than 4 percent on Tuesday. But despite the strong run, Barclays has turned more cautious on the pharmaceutical group.

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Reckitt Benckiser Announces £1.6 Billion Special Dividend and Share Consolidation

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (RKT) has unveiled plans to return approximately £1.6 billion of excess capital to shareholders following the completion of the divestment of its Essential Home business. This will be achieved thro

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Netcall Shares Edge Higher: Secures £3m Liberty Cloud Contract

Netcall plc (AIM: NET), a provider of enterprise software unifying automation and customer engagement, saw its shares inch higher at the open on Wednesday after it announced a new £3.0 million multi-year Liberty cloud contrac

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Henry Boot Exceeds Land Sale Targets, Fueled by Strong Housing Demand

Henry Boot PLC (BOOT.L) has announced a successful end to 2025, driven by its Hallam Land division. The completion of a significant land sale to Vistry Group has propelled the company past its annual sales goals, underscoring

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GPE Bolsters West End Presence with £51 Million South Crescent Acquisition

Great Portland Estates (LON: GPE) has expanded its West End property portfolio, acquiring a 155-year leasehold interest in 10 South Crescent, WC1, for £51 million from the City of London Corporation. The purchase equates to £

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SSP Group Shares (LON:SSP) Dip As Barclays Downgrade

SSP Group shares (LON:SSP) are under pressure today, continuing to pull back from recent highs following a downgrade from Barclays, raising concerns about the company's free cash flow generation. The downgrade has triggered a sell-off, reflecting

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Ibstock Shares (LON: IBST) Dip As Deutsche Bank Downgrade

Ibstock Plc (LON: IBST) shares are trading lower today, pressured by a downgrade from Deutsche Bank citing concerns over the building materials manufacturer's growth prospects amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. The

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DCC Shares Drop To Multi Year Low as Morgan Stanley Downgrades

DCC Plc shares (LON:DCC) are under pressure today, trading 3.8% lower at 4,256p early with a downgrade from Morgan Stanley doing little for bulls. The shares faced selling pressure, making multi year lows following the analys

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Rentokil Initial Shares (RTO) Gain as Morgan Stanley Turns Bullish

Rentokil Initial shares (LON:RTO) experienced a boost today, adding 2.26% to trade at 455.17p off the back of an analyst upgrade that signals growing confidence in the company's prospects. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="candles

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Diageo Shares (DGE) Gain Momentum on Bullish Analyst Call

Diageo shares(LON:DGE) experienced a boost today as analyst outlooks turned increasingly positive. Recent ratings adjustments from key financial institutions have influenced market sentiment, contributing to upward price acti

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Auto Trader Shares Hit New Low As Analyst Trims Target in Downgrade

Auto Trader Group shares (LON:AUTO) experienced a decline today, pressured by a downgrade from Jefferies, raising concerns about the company's future pricing strategies. The stock price initially plummeted to a new 52-week lo

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BAE Systems Shares Gain As Bearish Analyst Moves Neutral

BAE Systems (LON:BA) experienced a positive boost in early trading as Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded its rating on the defense contractor. The shift from "Reduce" to "Hold" saw BAE Systems share price climb 1.51% to reach 1,879p,

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FTSE 100 Index Pushes Beyond 10,000; Next Gains After Guidance Increase

The FTSE 100 extended its record-breaking run on Tuesday, rising 0.6% after closing above 10,000 for the first time on Monday. The latest advance outpaced movements in som

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UK Small Cap Stocks Set for a Strong Year Says Analyst

UK small-cap stocks could be poised for a strong 2026 as interest rate cuts, steady corporate performance and ongoing takeover activity support valuations, according to Shore Capital analyst Rob Sanders.

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Haleon Shares Added, AstraZeneca Removed From Goldman Sachs European Conviction List

Goldman Sachs made several changes to its European Conviction List in its latest monthly update, adding Haleon while removing AstraZeneca as part of a broader reshuffle across the region’s large-cap names.

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Next Shares Rise: Sees Brighter Than Expected Christmas Trading, Raises Full Year Guidance

NEXT PLC (NXT.L) saw its share price climb at the open on Tuesday after it announced a robust trading statement for the nine weeks leading up to December 27, 2025, exceeding internal expectations and prompting an upward revis

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Seeing Machines Secures $14.1 Million Royalty Payment, Eyes Profitability

Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), a computer vision technology firm specializing in AI-powered operator monitoring systems, announced it will receive an accelerated lump sum royalty payment of approximately $14.1 million.

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Rank Group Announces CEO Succession Plan: CFO Richard Harris to Take Interim Helm

The Rank Group Plc (LSE: RNK) has announced that Chief Executive Officer John O'Reilly will retire, effective January 29, 2026, after leading the company for nearly eight years.

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GSK’s Exdensur Secures Japanese Approval

GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) announced a regulatory victory with Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approving Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).

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New Year, New Highs For Rolls Royce Shares (LON:RR), As Bullish Sentiment Builds

Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) has kicked off 2026 with consecutive new highs, hitting a new mark of 1,240p today as markets reacted positively to a confluence of factors, primarily the renewed interest in defense stocks a

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Johnson Matthey Shares Hit Multi-Year High on Analyst Upgrade

Johnson Matthey shares (LON: JMAT) are on the move today, reaching a multi-year high of 2,360p as positive analyst sentiment gave bulls something to rally behind. The JMAT share price climbed 6.32% this morning, 71.28% up ove

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Bunzl Shares (BNZL) Hit New Low on Latest Downgrade

Bunzl's share price (LON:BNZL) has made a new 52-week low today at 2,010p, as the company grapples with a series of operational and economic headwinds. The recent downgrade by BNP Paribas has further dampened market sentiment

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