SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Marston’s down but toasts festive sales

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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Life Science REIT PLC, up 19% at 42.23...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 10:32


Unite completes purchase of student accommodation providers Empiric

Unite Group PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC.

Both firms are UK-based student accommodation providers.

Back in June,...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 10:28


UPDATE: Starmer arrives in China in first visit by a UK PM since 2018

Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years.

A delegation of almost 60 representatives of British...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 10:14


PPHE Hotel celebrates ‘solid finish’ to 2025 as revenue rises

PPHE Hotel Group Ltd on Wednesday said it expects to report revenue growth for 2025 with UK and Croatian hotels performing well amid subdued trade...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 10:06


Greatland shares rise along with gold production and pricing

Greatland Resources Ltd on Wednesday hailed a ‘strong’ second quarter of gold production, with full-year output seen at the upper end of its target range...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:45


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Bernstein reinitiates Convatec at ’outperform’

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research cuts Sage price target to 1,150 (1,200) pence - ’hold’

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Citigroup...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:22


boohoo plans to keep Pretty Little Things as lifts profit outlook

boohoo Group PLC on Wednesday raised profit guidance amid strong trading at Debenhams and an improved showing from Pretty Little Things.

The Manchester-based online retailer trading...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:20


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as gold and miners sparkle

London’s blue chip index outperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning amid a higher gold price, sending stocks in miners up;...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:19


Pets At Home backs outlook after third quarter meets expectations

Pets At Home Group PLC on Wednesday said its third quarter was in line with expectations, and it expects its annual outcome to meet consensus....

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:19


UK pubs and music venues to see business rates cut by 15% from April

Pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury announced late...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:08


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