LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks in London rise as CPI falls; eyes on BoE

Stock prices in London were in the green at Wednesday midday, amid data showing consumer price inflation ebbed to the 2% target in May, ahead...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 12:29


TOP NEWS: Alpha Financial Markets minded to accept Bridgepoint offer

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting PLC on Wednesday confirmed it had received a bid proposal from Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd worth around £580 million.

The Paris-based asset...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 12:22


Victoria widens loss as revenue slumps 14% in challenging year

Victoria PLC on Wednesday said management took action over the last year to prepare the business for a future recovery amid dampened consumer demand.

The Worcester,...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 12:14


HC Slingsby cautious on outlook as sales sag in competitive markets

HC Slingsby PLC on Wednesday said a drop in sales meant the firm made a loss in the five months ending May.

The Shipley, England-based industrial...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 12:06


Alliance Pharma pays no dividend as board focus on reinvesting cash

Alliance Pharma PLC on Wednesday said the company generated ‘record sales’ in 2023 on the back of a strong second-half performance.

The Chippenham, England-based distributor of...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 11:24


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Ixico and Light Science Technologies win deal

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Ixico PLC, up 8.9% at 7.02 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 11:06


Speedy Hire annual profit leaps despite ‘softening’ in regional sales

Speedy Hire PLC on Wednesday left its dividend unchanged, despite reporting a surge in profit.

Shares in the Merseyside-based tools and equipment hire service company were...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 11:00


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Speedy Hire rises as new year starts well

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Speedy Hire PLC, up 2.9% at 29.42 pence,...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 10:47


Personal Assets Trust asset value edges higher; pays special dividend

Personal Assets Trust PLC on Wednesday said it will pay an additional special dividend after earning more on its holdings of US Treasury inflation protected...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 10:43


Ixico shares jump as wins new pharma contract worth over £1 million

Ixico PLC shares rose on Wednesday, after it said it has won a contract to provide services for a Parkinsonian trial.

Shares in the neuroscience focused...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 10:39


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