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James Cropper shares soar on brighter than expected earnings forecast

James Cropper PLC on Tuesday said it remains confident in the medium-term prospects of both its divisions after forecasting annual earnings ahead of City hopes.

The...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:46


WINNERS & LOSERS: James Cropper sees earnings up; Block sells stake

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Imaging Biometrics Ltd, up 43%...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:37


Lender Permanent TSB backs €1.62 billion Bawag buyout

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to a €1.62 billion takeover from Austria’s Bawag Group AG, after a ‘robust and...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:32


Porvair backs outlook after strong start to year as revenue climbs

Porvair PLC on Tuesday said it has performed in line with expectations in the first four months of its financial year.

Ahead of Tuesday’s annual general...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:23


Gulf Marine puts outlook under review on conflict disruption

Gulf Marine Services PLC on Tuesday reported a rise in 2025 revenue, but said its guidance for the new year is ‘currently being assessed’ due...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:15


Amcomri annual profit surges and hails rising demand in defence

Amcomri Group PLC on Tuesday said its profit more than doubled last year and it hailed ‘strong demand across the defence and civilian aerospace engineering...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:13


IN BRIEF: essensys Director Greg Price becomes Cerillion CFO in May

Cerillion PLC - London-based billing, charging and customer relationship management software company - Says incoming Chief Financial Officer Greg Price will join the company on...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:12


Mortgage Advice Bureau buys HomeOwners Alliance in £1.4 million deal

Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it has acquired London-based property advice platform HomeOwners Alliance Ltd, as it looks to strengthen its engagement...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:08


Starmer, Macron to co-host Strait of Hormuz talks in Paris on Friday

International leaders will gather in Paris on Friday in an effort to come up with a plan to ensure the Strait of Hormuz can remain...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 10:54


WINNERS & LOSERS: Intertek jumps as it mulls strategic review

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

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FTSE 100 winners

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Intertek Group PLC, up 12% at 4,268.00...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 10:50


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