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Primary Health Properties rent roll rises, eyes private hospital deal

Primary Health Properties PLC on Wednesday hailed a ‘strong start’ to 2026, and said it would detail plans for a new private hospital vehicle later...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:26


DCC shares soar as confirms bid approach from Energy Capital/KKR

DCC PLC on Wednesday said it is evaluating a bid approach from US investment firms Energy Capital Partners LLC and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:10


Lloyds Banking profit leaps as higher rates provide income boost

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Wednesday nudged up full-year net interest income guidance as it reported better-than-expected first quarter profit.

The Edinburgh-based financial services company said...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:04


UK Housing Secretary Steve Reed rules out rent freeze

Steve Reed has ruled out introducing rent controls after Rachel Reeves appeared to hint at help for tenants to ease the cost of living.

The UK...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 09:58


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley raises ITM; Goldman likes Ceres

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

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FTSE 100

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Berenberg raises Anglo American price target to 4,100 (3,600) pence - ’buy’

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UBS raises...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 09:48


Shuka Minerals to commence exploration drilling at Kabwe project

Shuka Minerals PLC on Wednesday said it has appointed a drilling contractor, as it looks to commence exploration drilling at the Kabwe zinc mine in...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 09:46


Melrose Industries maintains 2026 guidance but wary of Iran war impact

Melrose Industries PLC on Wednesday kept its financial guidance for 2026 intact, saying it ‘made a good start to the year’ but is monitoring the...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 09:45


Early market roundup: UK pharma stocks suffer; Brent oil price rises

London’s blue chip index was dragged down by pharma stocks on Wednesday morning after AstraZeneca and GSK reported first-quarter results; meanwhile the price of Brent...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 09:33


AstraZeneca backs outlook as first quarter sales and profit beat hopes

AstraZeneca PLC on Wednesday reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and profit, and flagged the potential for its drugs pipeline amid numerous positive trial findings and regulatory...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 09:17


UK companies in ‘critical distress’ jump a third as costs surge

The number of UK businesses in ‘critical financial distress’ has jumped by more than a third amid fresh pressure linked to the conflict in the...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 07:35


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