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CORRECT: Sanlam profit up on organic growth; to hold Ninety One stake

(Correcting that life insurance value of new covered business was up in 2024 from 2023.)

Sanlam Ltd on Thursday said annual profit surged as a result...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:43


Sanlam annual profit leaps on organic growth; to hold Ninety One stake

Sanlam Ltd on Thursday said annual profit surged as a result of strong organic growth, driven by robust contributions from life insurance, general insurance and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Funding Circle down despite profit

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Kenmare Resources PLC, up 44% at 397 pence,...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:34


Soft North American markets continue to bug Rentokil

Rentokil Initial PLC on Thursday said it plans change at its North American business after a challenging year that saw a marked fall in profitability...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:33


Dalata puts itself up for sale amid profit fall despite revenue growth

Dalata Hotel Group PLC on Thursday proposed a higher final dividend as it started a formal sales process aimed at optimising capital opportunities and enhancing...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:27


Melrose issues strong long-term targets but held 2025 outlook a niggle

Melrose Industries PLC on Thursday delivered annual profit ahead of expectations, and upbeat mid-term targets driven by robust industry demand and ongoing aftermarket growth.

Despite this...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:10


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Xtract starts drilling campaign at Silverking

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Northern Bear PLC, up 12% at 58.76 pence, 12-month range 50.5p-64p....

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:00


Kenmare Resources gets takeover approach from UAE consortium

Kenmare Resources on Thursday said it received a non-binding proposal from UAE-based Oryx Global Partners Ltd and Michael Carvill, together a consortium, for a potential...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:55


UK Defence Secretary John Healey to meet US counterpart in Washington

The UK defence secretary is expected to discuss the US decision to pause intelligence-sharing with Ukraine with his counterpart in Washington as European leaders hold...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:43


UK construction activity falls faster than anticipated in February

The UK in February experienced its fastest decline in construction output since May 2020, early in the Covid-19 pandemic, survey results published by S&P Global...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:42


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