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AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Strategic Minerals raises £4.7 million

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Strategic Minerals PLC, up 12% at 4.70 pence, 12-month range 0.25p-4.70p....

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:41


Shell sizes up damage after fire at Qatar gas facility

Shell PLC on Thursday said it was assessing the damage after a fire at one of its liquefied natural gas plants in Qatar.

The London-based fuel...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:33


JPMorgan Global Growth & Income lags benchmark in first half

JPMorgan Global Growth & Income PLC on Thursday said that it lagged its benchmark in the first half, but it raised its dividend.

The firm, which...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:25


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capital sees an increase in annual 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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Synthomer PLC, up 37% at 24.60 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:24


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup raises Wizz Air to ’neutral’

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

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup raises Sainsbury price target to 377 (360) pence - ’buy’

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Citigroup raises Tesco...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 09:31


IN BRIEF: Legal & General risk officer sells £250,000 in shares

Legal & General Group PLC - London-based insurer and asset manager - Chief Risk Officer Chris Knight sells 100,000 shares at £2.51, worth £251,410, on...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 09:29


IG predicts top-end 2026 revenue as launches review to maximise value

IG Group Holdings PLC on Thursday announced a new £125 million share buyback and said it was launching a strategic review of the business.

The London-based...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 09:27


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 falls after steady unemployment data

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Thursday, mirroring its European peers, as the price of oil ticked higher and investors await interest rate decisions...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 09:10


BP ups cost-savings target as sells Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany

BP PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery and related assets in Germany to Klesch Group Ltd, as part of...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 08:33


Investec shares down despite positive annual earnings guidance

Investec PLC and Ltd on Thursday said it expects its diversified revenue streams to cushion it from an ‘uncertain and evolving environment’.

The Sandton-based financial services...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 08:10


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