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Lunchtime market roundup: London stocks lower as travel, airlines hit

Stock prices in London were mostly lower on Thursday midday, with airline stocks hit in particular as oil price volatility continued; meanwhile investors await US...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:26


Restore expects to beat profit consensus in 2026 after positive 2025

Restore PLC on Friday announced that its adjusted profit grew by almost a quarter in 2025, and estimated the figure will beat expectations this year,...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:06


AB Dynamics says confident in demand despite macroeconomic volatility

AB Dynamics PLC on Thursday said underlying demand drivers in Testing Products remain ‘strong’, as it expects to achieve annual adjusted operating profit in line...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:06


IN BRIEF: Galliford Try director’s PCA sells 35,000 shares

Galliford Try Holdings PLC - Uxbridge, London-based construction company - Gillian Jubb, a person closely associated with Building division Managing Director Ian Jubb, sells 35,000...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:52


Vesuvius ups dividend despite weaker profit in ‘challenging’ year

Vesuvius PLC on Thursday reported an increased total dividend for 2025, despite posting weaker earnings amid a top-line contraction.

The London-based firm specialises in molten...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:43


On the Beach suspends guidance as Middle East war hits holiday demand

On the Beach Group PLC shares slumped on Thursday after it suspended its full-year profit guidance as the conflict in the Middle East triggered a...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:30


Oakley grows returns and shrinks discount in 2025, is ‘ready for AI’

Oakley Capital Investment Ltd on Thursday announced positive net asset value total return, net of its share buyback in 2025, as well as starting a...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:27


Volution says mindful of geopolitical instability as profit rises

Volution Group PLC on Thursday raised its dividend as it said it expects to post annual adjusted basic earnings per share in line with consensus,...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:23


Energean buys Angola oil stakes from Chevron for $260 million

Energean PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to buy Chevron Corp’s interest in Block 14 and Block 14K offshore Angola for $260 million in...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:18


IN BRIEF: Vistry chief executive buys shares worth £893,000

Vistry Group PLC - Kent, England-based housebuilder - Executive Chair & Chief Executive Officer Greg Fitzgerald acquires 219,377 shares at 407.20 pence each, for £893,298...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:16


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