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Lion Finance lifts payout and extends share buyback amid optimism

Lion Finance Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects further economic growth in Georgia and Armenia, as it increased its payouts to shareholders.

The Tbilisi-based lender,...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 10:19

IN BRIEF: CMC Markets’ CFO Albert Soleiman steps down

CMC Markets PLC - London-based online trading platform - Says Albert Soleiman has agreed with the board that he will step down as a director...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:46

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley raises B&M but Goldman cuts

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

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies raises NatWest price target to 520 (460) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies raises Lloyds...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:45

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment beats benchmark in first-half

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday reported a higher interim dividend as its net asset value outperformed its benchmark, though it warned of...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:43

Croda annual sales dip in ‘transitional’ year marked by subdued demand

Croda International PLC on Tuesday said actions to rebase costs and drive efficiencies helped deliver profits in line with its guidance, despite a muted demand...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:29

Unite ups payout as cheers student demand outpacing housing supply

Unite Group PLC on Tuesday celebrated growing student demand continuing to outpace the UK’s constrained housing supply, as it reported a jump in the profit....

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:29

Early market roundup: FTSE 100 up but Unilever falls as CEO to leave

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 up a notch despite Unilever shares falling as its Chief Executive Officer Hein...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:10

Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher leaves after just 18 months on the job

Unilever PLC on Tuesday said Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher is stepping down ‘by mutual agreement’. He will be replaced by Chief Financial Officer Fernando...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:06

Orthopaedics and improved margin underpin progress at Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew PLC on Tuesday said it expects a ‘step-up’ in returns in 2025, and significant margin expansion, after delivering better-than-expected fourth quarter results.

The...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 09:00

Gatwick expansion ‘would benefit consumers’ even if Heathrow expanded

There are ‘benefits to consumers’ of Gatwick airport expansion in England despite the potential of a third runway at Heathrow, the aviation regulator said.

The Civil...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 08:43

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