Lunchtime market roundup: European blue chip stocks up; miners rise

London’s FTSE 100 was higher on Wednesday midday as miners rose amid a higher gold price; meanwhile the unemployment rate in the eurozone came down...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 12:13


IN BRIEF: Chemring picks Costain chair Kate Rock to be senior director

Chemring Group PLC - Hampshire, England-based provider of technology products and services to the aerospace, defence and security markets - Hires Kate Rock to be...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 12:12


IN BRIEF: Gulf Marine evacuates personnel in Middle East amid war

Gulf Marine Services PLC - provider of support vessels to the offshore energy industry - Says it has received instructions, with which it ‘has complied...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:59


Gresham House Energy Storage Fund asset value grows, eyes acquisitions

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC on Wednesday reported net asset value growth and outlined plans for the new year, ahead of its 2025 results....

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:49


Strategic investment into Pensana for Angola raised to $165 million

Pensana PLC on Wednesday said a proposed strategic investment into the company has been increased to $165 million to support the development of its US...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:48


IN BRIEF: Barratt Redrow hires CEO of Australia’s Ventia as new chief

Barratt Redrow PLC - Leicestershire, England-based house builder - Hires Dean Banks as its new chief executive, joining in the fourth quarter of this year...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:44


Galliford interim profit up and says annual outturn to top forecasts

Galliford Try Holdings PLC on Wednesday hailed ‘strong first half momentum’ and the firm expects annual earnings to surpass market expectations.

Shares in Galliford Try...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:35


Cairn Homes upgrades guidance, expects output boost as hails demand

Cairn Homes PLC on Wednesday upgraded its revenue guidance for its current financial year, as ‘exceptionally strong demand’ fuelled growth in 2025, and said it...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:30


Molten establishes three-people dedicated secondary investment team

Molten Ventures PLC on Wednesday said it is appointing three people as it has established a dedicated secondary investment team.

The London-based tech-focused venture capital firm...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:30


Ireland unemployment rate steady at 4.6% in February - CSO

Ireland’s unemployment rate was unchanged in February, though joblessness increased compared to a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:24


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