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Ireland annual consumer price inflation steady at 2.7% in February

Ireland’s consumer price inflation rate was steady in February, while prices returned to monthly growth after declining at the start of the year.

Ireland’s Central...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:15


Alfa Financial Software says revenue, profit up in ‘exceptional’ year

Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC on Thursday reported ‘a very strong financial performance’ in 2025, and declared a higher special dividend.

The London-based provider of...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:10


TP ICAP announces 2025 profit growth and new £80 million buyback

TP ICAP PLC on Thursday reported growing revenue for 2025 as well as profit at the upper end of market expectations.

The London-based capital market firm...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 11:02


Trainline on track to meet profit guidance as ticket sales climb

Trainline PLC on Thursday reported higher ticket sales for its 2026 financial year and backed its previously-raised profit guidance for the year as revenue grew.

The...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:53


Helios Towers’ cash flow improves as tenancy growth drives profit jump

Helios Towers PLC on Thursday said ‘record’ tenancy growth underpinned growth in sales and earnings in 2025.

The London-based telecom tower owner said pretax profit...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:41


Energy spike from Iran war could add 1% to UK inflation in 2026 - OBR

A sustained spike in energy prices driven by the US-Israel war with Iran could mean UK inflation ends the year one percentage point higher than...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:39


Bridgepoint Group ups dividend as earnings and fundraising climbs

Bridgepoint Group PLC on Thursday said its earnings climbed in 2025 as assets under management jumped 24% amid a ‘further acceleration in interest and commitments...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:38


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Spike in oil prices lifts 88 Energy

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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88 Energy Ltd, up 22% at 2.00 pence, 12-month range 0.06p-2.20p....

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:36


Shawbrook interest income rises with ‘strong momentum’ for 2026

Shawbrook Group PLC on Thursday reported increased underlying profit in ‘another year of disciplined execution’.

The Essex, England-based digital banking platform reported interest income of £1.28...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:14


John Lewis Partnership hands staff bonus for first time in four years

Workers at the John Lewis Partnership are set to receive an annual bonus for the first time in four years on the back of stronger...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:12


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