IN BRIEF: Clarkson promotes former investment banker to chair

Clarkson PLC - London-based shipping services - Promotes Laurence Hollingworth to chair, effective immediately, replacing Bill Thomas, who Clarkson previously had announced would step down...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:53


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Osirium wins contracts; musicMagpie flies lower

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Wednesday.
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AIM - WINNERS
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Osirium...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:36


Weir Group 2021 profit grows and record order book gives confidence

Weir Group PLC on Wednesday reported a ‘strong’ 2021 with orders growing thanks to demand for recurring aftermarket consumables now surpassing pre-Covid levels.

Shares in...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:35


Ascential shares up on 50% boost to revenue and narrowed losses

Ascential PLC shares were in demand on Thursday as it announced strong growth last year as Covid pressures eased.

The FTSE-250 business-to-business media and...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:14


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: McKay Securities surges on Workspace offer

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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Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:11


Hiscox returns to profit as underwriting significantly improves

Hiscox Ltd on Wednesday reported a return to the black in 2021 as the insurer was able to turn around its underwriting performance.

The...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:09


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: EU inflation rises as oil exceeds $110 a barrel

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.
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COMPANIES
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Aviva said 2021 was a year of significant...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 11:08


Oil hits $110, BP and Shell lift FTSE 100, Polymetal rebounds after ’going concern’ analysis, and MusicMagpie hit by margin pressures

“The FTSE 100 made its latest attempt at a rebound on Wednesday despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 10:17


TOP NEWS: Persimmon posts recovery in 2021 as market supports growth

Persimmon PLC said on Wednesday it had made a strong recovery in 2021 from a lacklustre 2020, as it recovered profit and revenue.

The...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 10:09


TOP NEWS: Aviva premiums grow; bumps up buyback, buys wealth manager

Aviva PLC on Wednesday reported a rise in annual gross written premiums, unveiled a bumper capital return, and said it has parted with £385 million...

Wed, 02/03/2022 - 10:07


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