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IN BRIEF: Rentokil names Imperial Brands’ Therese Esperdy next chair

Rentokil Initial PLC - Crawley, England-based pest control services - Appoints Therese Esperdy as its new chair, effective from September 1. Says she will initially...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:31


Rank posts broad-based revenue growth despite tough economic backdrop

Rank Group PLC on Wednesday forecast full-year profit above current market estimates as it reported revenue growth across all businesses in its third quarter.

The...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:13


WINNERS & LOSERS: Oracle Power shines; Ferrexpo output plunges

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC,...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:10


Antofagasta quarterly copper production falls, maintains 2026 targets

Antofagasta PLC on Monday reported a decrease in quarterly copper production, but maintained annual guidance and left its cost targets unchanged, assuming fuel prices return...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 10:08


Standard Life strikes £2.0 billion deal to buy Aegon UK arm

Standard Life PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a £2.0 billion deal to acquire Aegon Europe Holding BV’s UK insurance and pensions operations, in...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:53


Saga hails ‘transformational’ year as swings to profit and debt falls

Saga PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to an annual profit, underpinned by improved performances in its Travel and Insurance businesses.

The Kent, England-provider of...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:48


WINNERS & LOSERS: Burberry falls as luxury struggles; Saga jumps

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

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FTSE 100 winners

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Antofagasta PLC, up 3.6% at 4,015.25 pence,...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:46


Barratt Redrow backs outlook as pares land spend amid uncertain macro

Barratt Redrow PLC on Wednesday said it is being ‘mores selective’ on land purchases given the Middle East crisis and the likely impact on mortgage...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:36


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Imperial Brands; Peel Hunt ups Entain

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Anglo American price target to 3,800 (3,600) pence -...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:24


Early market roundup: Solid start in London as luxury hits Paris

Stock prices in Europe opened mixed on Wednesday after US Vice President JD Vance said that the ceasefire between the US and Iran was holding,...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:03


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