Endeavour Mining profit multiplies after 2025 gold price surge

Endeavour Mining PLC on Thursday posted an annual profit surge, buoyed by strong gold prices, and outlined confident medium-term plans.

The London-based gold producer targeting...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:12


UK construction activity decline unexpectedly accelerates in February

Activity in the UK’s construction sector declined for the fourteenth month in a row, S&P Global reported on Thursday.

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UK...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:10


Rentokil Initial shares soar as North American growth picks up pace

Rentokil Initial PLC on Thursday said growth in its key North American business improved in the fourth quarter of 2025, allaying fears of a slowdown....

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:04


Aviva ups dividend and launches new buyback amid annual profit growth

Aviva PLC on Thursday announced a new £350 million share buyback as it reported annual results in line with expectations.

The London-based insurer said operating profit...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:41


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank and Barclays cut Vistry

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS cuts Intertek price target to 6,000 (6,250) pence - ’buy’

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Citigroup...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:40


February demand for new cars in UK hit 22-year high

The UK’s new car market recorded its strongest February sales in 22 years despite demand for new electric vehicles [EVs] stalling.

Some 90,100 new cars were...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:39


Reckitt sees pressures ahead as Emerging Markets drives strong quarter

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Thursday said a weak cold and flu season, and challenging trading in Europe, would hamper performance in the first quarter...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:16


Early market roundup: Stocks open lower but Rentokil shines before PMI

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened lower on Thursday amid an avalanche of UK earnings and trading updates, with shares in...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:08


Career tips from a tech CEO and recruiter

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we're joined by tech start-up CEO Victoria Smith and tech recruiter Claire Simpson to share their...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 08:52


IN BRIEF: Tharisa CFO Michael Jones sells shares before retirement

Tharisa PLC - Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner - Chief Finance Officer Michael Jones disposes of 250,000 shares at an average R 29.06 each, worth R 7.3 milion, on...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:01


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