Shawbrook interest income rises with ‘strong momentum’ for 2026

Shawbrook Group PLC on Thursday reported increased underlying profit in ‘another year of disciplined execution’.

The Essex, England-based digital banking platform reported interest income of £1.28...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:14


John Lewis Partnership hands staff bonus for first time in four years

Workers at the John Lewis Partnership are set to receive an annual bonus for the first time in four years on the back of stronger...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:12


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: On the Beach scraps guidance amid Iran war

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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First Class Metals PLC, up 44% at 1.48...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:03


Savills expands banking business with £827 million Eastdil purchase

Savills PLC on Thursday said it was expanding its real estate banking business with a £827 million acquisition as it reported higher revenue and profit...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:01


Computacenter ups dividend amid higher annual adjusted profit

Computacenter PLC on Thursday reported sharply higher revenue for 2025 but slightly lower statutory pretax profit, while raising its dividend and expressing confidence in further...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:55


M&G hails commercial momentum, strategic progress as results top hopes

M&G PLC on Thursday reported strong full-year results with assets under management, net flows, adjusted operating profit and operating capital generation are all ahead of...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:25


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Rentokil Initial; RBC cuts Bodycote

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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FTSE 100

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BofA raises Severn Trent price target to 3,500 (3,100) pence - ’buy’

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UBS raises...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:22


Informa reports ‘outstanding performance’ with record annual revenue

Informa PLC on Thursday reported record revenue and adjusted operating profit for 2025, although statutory profit plummeted after an impairment charge.

The London-based business information...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:19


Halma retains guidance amid strong end-market demand and order intake

Halma PLC on Thursday said it has made ‘further strong progress’ in the second half of the financial year, consistent with upgraded guidance provided in...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:11


Early market roundup: Defence stocks up, FTSE 100 down as war rages on

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Thursday but defence stocks were trading higher as the war in Iran continued, pushing the price of oil...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:03


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