Bad first week for markets in 2024, drinks companies hit by new China probe and FTSE 100 gold miner Endeavour sacks CEO

“Markets continue to be choppy as investors recalibrate expectations for interest rate cuts this year. After euphoria last November and December amid hopes the Fed...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 10:28


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Revolution Bars plans to close eight bars

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Oriole Resources PLC, up 14% at 0.20 pence,...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 10:00


Woodbois CEO resigns as it integrates chief executive and chair roles

Woodbois Ltd on Friday said its chief executive officer has resigned immediately, as it integrates the roles of CEO and chair.

The Africa-focused forestry, timber trading...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:59


IN BRIEF: Supreme acquires FoodIQ assets out of administration

Supreme PLC - Manchester-based consumer products manufacturer and supplier - Acquires the trade and assets of protein manufacturer FoodIQ UK Holdings Ltd out of administration...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:49


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector retreat slows a bit in December

The downturn in the UK construction sector eased slightly at the end of 2023, survey data showed on Friday.

The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:46


Oriole signs first of two earn-ins with BCM for Bibemi gold project

Oriole Resources PLC on Friday signed an earn-in agreement with BCM International Ltd related to the Cameroonian Bibemi gold project.

Shares in the west Africa-focused gold...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:33


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Topps Tiles slips further after weak sales

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Kin & Carta PLC, up 1.4% at 135...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:26


Smart Metering Systems adjourns takeover meetings to January 22

Smart Metering Systems PLC on Friday said it intends to adjourn the court and general meetings regarding its takeover by US private equity firm, Kohlberg...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:23


IN BRIEF: Ascential CFO Mandy Gradden sells £2.4 million in shares

Ascential PLC - London-based business-to-business media and events - Chief Financial Officer Mandy Gradden sells 850,000 shares at £2.88, worth £2.4 million, on Thursday. Gradden...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:22


IN BRIEF: Science in Sport executive chair buys first million shares

Science in Sport PLC - London-based performance nutrition product - Executive Chair Dan Wright buys 1.0 million shares via family investment firm Gomrath Ltd at...

Fri, 05/01/2024 - 09:07


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