Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up ahead of US PCE

European stocks were higher on Friday afternoon as the EU wants to reach a trade deal with the US. Meanwhile, Argentex rose in London as...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 11:57

Argentex suitors Clune, Adams and Lumon end takeover interest

Argentex Group PLC was left with just one potential buyer on Friday, after Lumon Acquisitions Ltd, as well as Irish fintech entrepreneur Terry Clune and...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 11:42

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Alpha Group extends Corpay bid deadline

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Alpha Group International PLC, up 3.6% at 3,165.00...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 11:23

Irish inflation slows to 1.4% in May as energy prices decline - CSO

Consumer prices in Ireland cooled in May, as weaker energy and transport costs helped ease broader inflationary pressures, according to a flash estimate published by...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 11:23

How to invest your ISA

Opening an individual savings account (ISA) reveals a world of investment opportunities while avoiding the complications of tax – but for some people, it can...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 10:58

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: hVIVO shares dive on contract cancellations

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Aptamer Group, up 9.0% at 0.37 pence, 12-month range 0.20p-0.90p. The...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 10:40

Danaher partners with AstraZeneca to develop AI diagnostics

Danaher Corp on Thursday said it has entered a partnership with AstraZeneca PLC to develop and commercialise tools and tests for precision medicine treatments, including...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 10:08

Daily market update: FTSE 100, US rally, M&G, Costco

“The story on tariffs has more twists than an M. Night Shyamalan film, with a federal court providing the latest plot point overnight,” says AJ...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 09:59

Trumps pause on EU tariffs, UK growth back in the spotlight and how to prep for a meaningful retirement

This week on the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Tom Sieber unpack Trump’s latest tariff U-turn [02:10] and UK...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 09:54

M&G shares up as Dai-ichi Life aims to buy 15% stake amid partnership

M&G PLC on Friday said it entered a new long-term strategic partnership with Japanese life insurer Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc on asset management and life...

Fri, 30/05/2025 - 09:53

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