SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: STV series renewed; LSL profit slumps

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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STV Group PLC,...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:54


M&G buys initial 50% stake in financial advisor Continuum

M&G PLC announced on Wednesday it acquired an initial 50% stake in Plymouth, England-based financial advisor, Continuum, for an undisclosed amount.

The London-based investment...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:51


Avast shares soar as UK CMA clears its acquisition by NortonLifeLock

Avast PLC shares surged 43% after the UK Competition & Markets Authority said it has provisionally cleared NortonLifeLock Inc's acquisition of its cybersecurity peer, following...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:49


Zinc Media to buy film production firm The Edge; shares drop

Zinc Media Group PLC on Wednesday said it agreed to buy The Edge Picture Co Ltd, a UK-based brand and corporate film production company, for...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:46


Entain extends partnership with Trident Leagues in multi-year deal

Entain PLC on Wednesday said it extended its community sports investment-based partnership with the Trident Leagues.

Entain's 'Pitching In' partnership with the Trident Leagues is...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:45


Taiwan trip tension rattles markets and Taylor Wimpey's first half results impress

“Investors already have more than enough on their plate. Now they find themselves having to make room for one more worry, as tensions build between...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:41


Hill & Smith maintains annual outlook as interim profit almost doubles

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported a strong interim performance, as its profit nearly doubled thanks to ‘standout’ results from its Galvanizing Services...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:34


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Macquarie ups Virgin Money; Citi cuts Centrica

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan cuts Smith & Nephew price target to 1,243 (1,442)...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 10:10


Ferrexpo profit plunges as Russia blockade limits exports from Ukraine

Ferrexpo PLC on Wednesday reported a big drop in half-year profit as it continues to cope with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Iron ore pellet producer...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 09:59


TOP NEWS: UK services sector growth ebbs but hiring drive continues

The UK services sector expanded at the slowest pace in 17 months, amid meek new business despite firms stepping up hiring, a survey on Wednesday...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 09:56


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