Ryanair and Wizz Air carry more passengers in February

Budget airlines Ryanair Holdings PLC and Wizz Air Holdings PLC on Tuesday said they carried more passengers last month than in the same month a...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:31


Spirent sees momentum rebound in second half despite profit decline

Spirent Communications PLC on Tuesday said momentum picked up in the second half of 2024 despite a challenging market environment, as it remains well-positioned for...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:31


Inchcape launches new £250 million buyback as profit climbs

Inchcape PLC on Tuesday launched a new £250 million share buyback programme as it set expectations for higher earnings growth in 2025.

Inchcape is a London-based...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:30


Oxford Nanopore closer to profitability after revenue growth in 2024

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC on Tuesday reaffirmed its financial targets, projecting adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation breakeven by 2027 and cash flow...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 11:00


abrdn changes name back to aberdeen as swings back to profit

abrdn PLC on Tuesday said it is changing its name to aberdeen group plc, re-embracing vowels, if not capitalisation.

The Edinburgh-based asset manager attracted much market...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:58


Direct Line reports financial progress ahead of Aviva takeover

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the £3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC.

The...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:56


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: XP Power warns on ‘challenging’ outlook

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Alternative Income REIT PLC, up 3.1% at 71.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:47


Daily market update: Greggs, Ashtead

“Donald Trump forged a reputation for being Mr Unpredictable during his first term as US president. This time he’s on a mission to do something...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:38


UK Chancellor Reeves promises to ‘fire up’ British defence industry

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to promise to cut red tape to make it easier for the government to buy military equipment.

She will tell a...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:34


Greggs shares fall 12% as flags margin hit and stodgy start to 2025

Greggs PLC on Tuesday backed guidance despite reporting a slow start to 2025, upcoming inflationary headwinds and a margin dent from investment plans.

‘Looking ahead to...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:22


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