Aptitude Software posts weaker profit, launches strategic review

Aptitude Software Group PLC on Wednesday said it is exploring a potential sale of the business as part of a strategic review, as it reported...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:44


WINNERS & LOSERS: Solid State beats view; ceasefire lifts Gulf Marine

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Wednesday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Acceler8 Ventures PLC, up 63%...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:42


Intuitive Investments plots reverse takeover agreement with Acceler8

Intuitive Investments Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed a possible reverse takeover deal with acquisition vehicle Acceler8 Ventures PLC valuing the firm at...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:41


Renishaw names former Smiths CFO John Shipsey as new finance head

Renishaw PLC on Wednesday said it has appointed former Dyson Ltd and Smiths Group PLC Chief Financial Officer John Shipsey as its new CFO.

The Gloucestershire,...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:26


WINNERS & LOSERS: Ceasefire lifts travel stocks; Close Brothers jumps

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Antofagasta PLC, up 12% at 3,842.25 pence,...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:14


Close Brothers expects to absorb £320 million motor finance hit

Close Brothers Group PLC shares jumped on Wednesday as it said the costs from the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s final motor finance verdict can be...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 09:06


China approves GSK’s Exdensur for treating chronic rhinosinusitis

GSK PLC on Wednesday said its Exdensur drug, has been approved in China as an add-on therapy for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:59


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup lifts Rightmove and Relx

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

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies cuts Persimmon price target to 1,591 (1,792) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies cuts...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:51


Shell trims first quarter gas output view amid Middle East disruption

Shell PLC on Wednesday said output in its first quarter was dented by the conflict in the Middle East, though refining margins increased, while a...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:43


Early market roundup: Ceasefire lifts equities but hits dollar and oil

Stock prices in London were sharply higher with the bulk of the FTSE 100 surging on a Middle East ceasefire, leaving oil majors trailing in...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 08:41


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