Macfarlane shares fall amid weak demand; 1st quarter sales down 9.5%

Shares in Macfarlane Group PLC tumbled on Tuesday as it reported a ‘challenging’ start to the year.

Shares in the Glasgow-based packaging firm were down 8.5%...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 11:00


Apax Global Fund says Apax IX to sell Healthium MedTech interest

Apax Global Alpha Ltd on Tuesday said that an affiliate of the Apax IX fund will sell its controlling interest in Healthium MedTech Ltd.

Apax...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:57


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Totally calls profit rise; Bushveld agrees sale

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Totally PLC, up 19% at 6.25 pence, 12-month...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:53


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Macfarlane notes challenging start to 2024

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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Robert Walters PLC, up 6.6% at 392.10 pence,...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:34


SDCL Energy Efficiency Income to sell UU Solar for £90.8 million

SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to sell UU Solar to UK Power Networks Services Holdings Ltd, for £90.8...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:19


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector growth quickens in April - S&P Global

Growth in the UK construction sector quickened in April, according to the latest purchasing managers’ index survey results from S&P Global.

The headline S&P Global UK...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:19


Plus500 say ‘outstanding’ start to year leaves it confident for 2024

Plus500 Ltd on Tuesday said it remains confident of its prospects in 2024 and beyond, as it reported continued progress in the first quarter of...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:01


FTSE 100 breaks another record, BP’s first-quarter earnings short of forecasts and Nintendo hints at new hardware launch date

“Whoever followed the advice to sell in May and go away will be kicking themselves if they disposed of UK shares from their portfolio. A...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 10:00


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: AstraZeneca target raised; Antofagasta lowered

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and Friday:

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank raises InterContinental Hotels price target to 7,100 (6,980) pence - ’sell’

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Bank of...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 09:51


IWG confident of meeting expectations amid subdued start to year

IWG PLC on Tuesday said its first-quarter performance reflected the continued trend toward hybrid working, which favours flexible office space providers like IWG, although overall...

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 09:42


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