SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Record rises; retailers struggle

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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Record PLC, up...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 10:23


UK government borrowing surges in September amid political turmoil

The UK government borrowed over £20 billion last month, figures on Friday showed, making it the second-highest September borrowing figure since records began.

According...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 10:22


Babcock wins £492 million contract with Australian Defence Force

Babcock International Group PLC on Friday said Babcock Australia has won a ten-year contract with the Australian Defence Force, worth around £492 million.

The London-based...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC cuts Asos; Berenberg likes Synthomer

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning:

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts Rio Tinto price target to 4,300 (4,500) pence - 'underweight'...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 09:38


IN BRIEF: Flutter appoints Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as new CFO

Flutter Entertainment PLC - Global sports betting and gaming operator - Announces that Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Hill will establish a new group chief operating...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 09:31


TOP NEWS: London Stock Exchange Group grows; touts business model

London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Friday reported a strong quarter, with growth across all of its businesses as it cited the "strength" of its...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 09:27


LONDON MARKET OPEN: UK retail sales fall adds to investor gloom

Both the pound and London share prices were losing ground early Friday, after two UK economic indicators made for depressing reading, compounding the sense of...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 09:01


IN BRIEF: Anglesey Mining hails rare minerals assay results in Wales

Anglesey Mining PLC - mining company with operations in north Wales, Sweden and Canada - Touts mineral finds from Parys Mountain on the Isle of...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 07:32


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales drop 6.9% annually in September

UK retail sales suffered a bigger-than-expected decline in September, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics on Friday.

Retail sales fell 6.9%...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 07:17


Consumer confidence edges up as UK grapples with 'new abnormal'

Consumer confidence rose slightly in October but remains at near historic lows as the UK grapples with the "new abnormal" of soaring energy, food and...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 05:46


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