Lancashire Holdings reaffirms guidance as insurance revenue climbs

Lancashire Holdings Ltd on Thursday reported a rise in gross premiums written and insurance revenue in the first quarter, backed by a positive underwriting environment.

The...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 11:14


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Smiths News ups dividend; NAHL profit rises

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Smiths News PLC...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 11:10


Capita says Ventient Energy finance chief to succeed retiring CFO

Capita PLC on Thursday said its chief financial officer intends to retire from the company in August, while securing the CFO of Ventient Energy Sarl...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 10:53


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Surface Transforms sinks on discount placing

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Kinovo PLC, up 20% at 49.10 pence, 12-month range...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 10:48


Morgan Sindall backs annual outlook with Fit Out trading ‘very strong’

Morgan Sindall Group PLC on Thursday said it was confident of meeting full-year expectations underpinned by a ‘high quality’ order book.

Shares in Morgan Sindall rose...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 10:45


TOP NEWS: Smurfit Kappa rises as first quarter earnings beat forecasts

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC on Thursday said integrations plans with WestRock were ‘progressing well’ as it unveiled a drop in first quarter sales and earnings...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 10:12


TOP NEWS: Revolution Bars in talks for potential takeover by Nightcap

Revolution Bars Group PLC on Thursday said it held exploratory talks with Nightcap PLC, which could result in the latter making a takeover offer.

Revolution Bars...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 10:05


Spectris shares fall as China weakness hurts first-quarter

Spectris PLC on Thursday backed annual guidance but reported a ‘slightly softer than anticipated’ first-quarter.

Shares in the company fell 1.4% to 3,226.00 pence each...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 09:56


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank likes TP ICAP but says sell CMC

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank starts St James’s Place with ’hold’ - price target 450 pence

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Deutsche Bank...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 09:48


Diploma buys seals and gaskets supplier PAR for £38 million

Diploma PLC on Thursday said it acquired supplier of specialist seals and gaskets PAR Group Ltd for around £38 million.

The London-based supplier of specialised technical...

Thu, 02/05/2024 - 09:47


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