LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Investors show pre-US Fed decision nerves

Stock prices in London were slightly down heading into the afternoon on Wednesday, as investors awaited the latest interest rate decision from the US Federal...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:58


IN BRIEF: Avacta picks Christina Coughlin to replace long-serving CEO

Avacta Group PLC - Wetherby, West Yorkshire-based life sciences company developing cancer treatments and diagnostics - Promotes Christina Coughlin to chief executive officer from head...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:53


IN BRIEF: Inspiration Healthcare shares dive as awaits export order

Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC - Crawley, England-based medical technology company specialising in neonatal intensive care medical services - Says that a material export order that...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:47


IN BRIEF: Vistry CEO Greg Fitzgerald buys £275,000 in shares

Vistry Group PLC - Kent-based housebuilder - Chief Executive Officer Greg Fitzgerald buys 23,172 shares at £11.81, worth £273,545, on Monday.

Current stock price: 1,222.00 pence,...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:43


Ireland unemployment rate rises to 4.4% in April from 4.1% in March

Ireland’s jobless rate edged slightly higher in April, numbers from the Central Statistics Office showed on Wednesday.

According to the CSO, the seasonally adjusted unemployment...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:30


Alpha Financial Markets confirms BridgePoint takeover proposal

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting PLC shares soared on Wednesday, as it confirmed that BridgePoint Advisers Ltd is considering a cash offer.

Shares in Alpha Financial traded...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:28


Custodian Property Income gives mixed update amid rental growth

Custodian Property Income REIT PLC on Wednesday noted rental growth in the industrial sector but lamented a ‘hiatus’ in improving inflation statistics.

The real estate...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:20


Wickes hails Lifestyle Kitchens sales jump; profit outlook unchanged

Wickes Group PLC on Wednesday reported a ‘solid start to retail’ as mixed trends continued, while it reiterated its adjusted pretax profit outlook.

Wickes is...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:16


Cornish Metals optimistic as assessment confirms South Crofty’s value

Cornish Metals Inc on Wednesday said that a recent economic assessment of its flagship South Crofty tin project had produced a promising financial profile, reaffirming...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 11:15


IN BRIEF: Renold gets £11 million contract with Royal Canadian Navy

Renold PLC - Manchester, England-based supplier of industrial chains and related power transmission products - Wins contract with Royal Canadian Navy worth £10.6 million. The...

Wed, 01/05/2024 - 10:57


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