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abrdn changes name back to aberdeen as swings back to profit

abrdn PLC on Tuesday said it is changing its name to aberdeen group plc, re-embracing vowels, if not capitalisation.

The Edinburgh-based asset manager attracted much market...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:58

Direct Line reports financial progress ahead of Aviva takeover

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the £3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC.

The...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:56

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: XP Power warns on ‘challenging’ outlook

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Alternative Income REIT PLC, up 3.1% at 71.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:47

UK Chancellor Reeves promises to ‘fire up’ British defence industry

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to promise to cut red tape to make it easier for the government to buy military equipment.

She will tell a...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:34

Greggs shares fall 12% as flags margin hit and stodgy start to 2025

Greggs PLC on Tuesday backed guidance despite reporting a slow start to 2025, upcoming inflationary headwinds and a margin dent from investment plans.

‘Looking ahead to...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:22

Keller plots buyback after earnings climb in ‘outstanding’ 2024

Keller Group PLC on Tuesday said its yearly earnings beat expectations, and it announced a new share buyback.

Shares in Keller jumped 15% to 1,478.00...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:21

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Vela plans policy and share capital shake-up

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Westminster Group PLC, up 27% at 1.4 pence, 12-month range 1.05p-3.5p....

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:19

Beazley hails ‘record’ profit, unveils $500 million share buyback

Beazley PLC on Tuesday said it achieved ‘record’ profit for 2024, boosted by higher premium growth, but warned of a softening pricing environment in 2025....

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:59

Warning over potential €27 billion climate bill for Ireland

The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering €27 billion, according to a new report.

The alarming figure comes under a worst-case...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:49

Shell Integrated Gas chief Zoe Yujnovich to leave at end of March

Shell PLC on Tuesday announced the departure of Integrated Gas & Upstream Director Zoe Yujnovich.

The London-based oil major said Yujnovich will leave Shell after March...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 09:47

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