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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mostly lower as housebuilders fall

Stocks in London were mostly lower but the FTSE 100 was in the green at Wednesday midday, despite blue chip housebuilder stocks falling after a...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 12:01


James Latham cites improving timber demand as revenue grows

James Latham PLC on Wednesday said demand for timber has continued to rise, reflecting growing customer confidence, helping support revenue growth.

The Hemel Hempstead, England-based distributor...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 11:57


Kenmare Resources swings to loss as impairment weighs on earnings

Kenmare Resources PLC on Wednesday said demand for its products ‘remains encouraging’, as it cut its half-year dividend by 33% amid lower interim earnings.

The...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 11:55


Inspiration Healthcare shares jump on record half-year revenue

Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue increased in the first six months of the year ahead of market expectations and hit a new...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 11:44


IN BRIEF: Smith & Nephew director David King buys $100,000 in shares

Smith & Nephew PLC - Watford, England-based medical devices maker - Non-Executive Director David King buys 2,800 American Depository Receipts, each representing two shares, at...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 11:37


UK house prices increase 3.7% year-on-year in June - ONS

House prices in the UK rose solidly in June with broad-based growth led by Scotland and Northern Ireland, a report on Wednesday showed.

According to Office...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 10:49


Rosebank Industries hails ‘exciting first step’ as completes ECI deal

Rosebank Industries PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the $1.9 billion reverse takeover of Electrical Components International Inc.

The London-based acquisitions vehicle said the purchase...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 10:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Kenmare cuts dividend, swings to loss

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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Henry Boot PLC, up 0.9% at 231 pence,...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 10:39


Temple Bar ups dividend as outperforms comparator index in first half

Temple Bar Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday said UK equities are benefiting from attractive valuations and ongoing corporate activity, as it posted a higher net...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 10:34


Ithaca Energy raises 2025 production guidance as interim profit leaps

Ithaca Energy PLC shares rose early Wednesday in London after reporting a big jump in half-year profit, confirming its dividend plans, and increasing its 2025...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 10:03


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