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Man Group says enters 2026 in strong position as managed assets up

Man Group PLC on Thursday announced a jump in assets under management as it cited ‘strength’ in its ability to position itself at the forefront...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 10:34


WPP plans to cut £500 million a year, slashes dividend after slump

WPP PLC on Thursday unveiled a multi-year strategic overhaul aimed at simplifying the group and restoring organic growth, as it reported a fall in earnings...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 10:30


Hikma Pharmaceuticals rejigs top team as shares slide on weak outlook

Shares in Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC on Thursday plummeted as it withdrew mid-term guidance and delivered a softer than hoped outlook for the current financial year....

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 10:29


UK’s first geothermal power plant switches on to provide electricity

The UK’s first deep geothermal plant generating power from heat miles underground – and producing lithium for car batteries – is switching on in Cornwall.

Geothermal...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 10:03


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Santander cuts BP; Berenberg likes Cairn Homes

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

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Citigroup raises Hiscox price target to 1,611 (1,430) pence - ’neutral’

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Berenberg raises Hiscox...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 09:59


Ocado axes 1,000 jobs as targets £150 million cost savings by 2027

Ocado Group PLC on Thursday said it is cutting 1,000 jobs as it scales back research & development investment and simplifies its operating model.

‘Following a...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 09:58


Howden Joinery annual profit outperforms; trading currently in line

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday said it was ‘well placed to outperform our competitors’ as it reported a profit that beat expectations and proposed...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 09:46


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 edges higher as Rolls-Royce climbs

European stocks were mixed on Thursday morning after Nvidia’s results beat expectations, and as a thin data calendar kept the focus on corporate earnings.

Numbers...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 09:28


LSEG announces £3 billion share buyback as annual profit surges

London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Thursday launched a new £3 billion share buyback as profit soared on the back of broad-based income growth.

The...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 09:18


Rolls-Royce raises guidance and plans bumper buyback as profit surge

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC on Thursday set out bullish new mid-term financial targets and launched its first multi-year share buyback programme as it delivered annual results...

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 08:34


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