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UK company failures rise amid fears Iran war will push collapses up

The number of companies in the UK collapsing into administration jumped by nearly a third last month, official figures have shown, as fears mount that...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 13:07


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as Brent remains above $100

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Tuesday, mirroring its European peers, as Brent’s price rise lifted oil majors but stoked inflation fears....

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:14


Empire Metals says Australia site testing yielding high-grade titanium

Empire Metals Ltd on Tuesday said test results from diamond drilling at the Pitfield project in Western Australia had confirmed a high-grade central deposit zone.

Empire...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:06


CORRECT: Ashtead Technology ups dividend after profit growth

(Correcting the spelling of dividend in the headline).

Ashtead Technology Holdings PLC on Tuesday reported double-digit growth in both revenue and profit for 2025, as...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:59


Ashtead Technology hikes divided after double-digit profit growth

Ashtead Technology Holdings PLC on Tuesday reported double-digit growth in both revenue and profit for 2025, as it expressed optimism around delivering further progress in...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:51


Property Franchise ups dividend as profit surges; confident in outlook

Property Franchise Group PLC on Tuesday cited its ‘diversified income streams’ and a ‘clear strategy’ in its outlook as it reported a surge in annual...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:26


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson director buys $3.8 million in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Executive Director Adam Keswick purchases 50,000...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:24


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Ocado director buys £3.6 million worth of shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past several days and not separately reported by...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:07


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: CRISM rises; Intercede warns on earnings miss

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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CRISM Therapeutics Corp, up 16% at 13.90 pence, 12-month range 29.40p-5.85p....

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:00


Wickes to create over 2,000 jobs as profit more than doubles

Wickes Group PLC on Tuesday reported plans for a new buyback programme, as it posted annual revenue and profit gains.

The Watford, England-based home improvement...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 10:58


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