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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 up ahead of US rate decision

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Wednesday, though gave back some earlier gains, as Diploma remained the index’s top performer.

The FTSE...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:24


IN BRIEF: Oxford Biomedica inks new licensing and option deal

Oxford BioMedica PLC - Oxford, England-based gene and cell therapy developer - Enters a five-year licensing and option agreement with Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility, an...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:22


FDM Group slashes dividend as profit dives; notes ‘encouraging signs’

FDM Group Holdings PLC on Wednesday announced that it is seeing increasing client appetite for artificial intelligence-enabled skills, as it noted that recent events in...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:04


CORRECT: IN BRIEF: Sage people officer sells £300,000 in shares

(Correcting that Cusdin sold, not bought, shares).

Sage Group PLC - Newcastle, England-based enterprise accounting software - Chief People Officer Amanda Cusdin sells 36,000 shares at...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:01


IN BRIEF: Costain wins £45 million Severn Trent contract

Costain Group PLC - Maidenhead, England-based construction and engineering company - Severn Trent PLC has selected Costain to deliver ‘critical infrastructure upgrades’ at its Rugby...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:53


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 19 March 
Atalaya Mining Copper SAfull year results
Central Asia Metals PLCfull year results
DFS Furniture PLChalf year

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:48


CK Infrastructure profit inches up in 2025 before UK disposals

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd on Wednesday said it increased revenue and profit in its last full-year results that include contributions from UK Power Networks Holdings...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:45


UK’s Reeves courts Spanish investors amid bid to boost ties with EU

Rachel Reeves is courting Spanish investors in her first visit to the country as UK chancellor as she prioritises closer ties with Europe.

The Treasury announced...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:31


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Seeen strikes partnership; Itim to swing to loss

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Seeen PLC, up 17% at 4.68 pence, 12-month range 6.50p-3.50p. The...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:19


Ramsdens annual profit to beat market consensus due to high gold price

Ramsdens Holdings PLC on Wednesday said a high gold price boosted its performance as it believes the yellow metal could remain elevated throughout the second...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 11:11


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