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Ireland unemployment rate 4.8% in April; March rate revised up to 5.0%

Ireland’s unemployment rate came down in April, albeit from an upwardly revised rate in March, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday.

The country’s...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 11:12


JD Sports Fashion to increase payout as sales rise amid ‘muted market’

JD Sports Fashion PLC on Thursday reported a ‘resilient’ year with sales rising in a ‘muted’ market, saying it will increase its shareholder returns despite...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 10:57


WINNERS & LOSERS: Helios Towers raises outlook after ‘strong’ quarter

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Autotrader Group PLC, up 5.9% at 529.80...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 10:53


Lion Finance launches new share buyback as quarterly profit increases

Lion Finance Group PLC on Thursday said it was well placed to benefit from continued economic expansion in Georgia and Armenia as it posted higher...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 10:46


Metlen Energy & Metals ‘cautiously optimistic’ as quarterly sales grow

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday said it started 2026 with ‘strong operational momentum’ across all business sectors as it reported strong first quarter...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 10:27


UK construction falls further than forecast as cost burdens grow

The UK construction sector experienced ‘another challenging month’ in April, S&P Global reported on Thursday, as activity levels plummeted.

The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 10:02


WINNERS & LOSERS: S4 Capital hit by ‘client caution’; NAHL in profit

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Thursday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Cizzle Biotechnology PLC, up 17%...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 09:55


M&G posts Asset Management inflows driven by strong Wholesale showing

M&G PLC on Thursday said it has made a ‘strong start to 2026,’ as it reported net inflows in its asset management business.

The London-based...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 09:49


Retail aids first quarter growth at Hiscox with savings plan on track

Hiscox Ltd on Thursday said the outlook for 2026 is ‘positive’ as it reported accelerating growth in its retail business.

Shares in the Bermuda-based insurance...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 09:36


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup raises AJ Bell to ’neutral’

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

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FTSE 100

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Morgan Stanley cuts Relx to ’equal-weight’ - price target 2,970 pence

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Deutsche...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 09:21


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