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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: On the Beach scraps guidance amid Iran war

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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First Class Metals PLC, up 44% at 1.48...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:03


Savills expands banking business with £827 million Eastdil purchase

Savills PLC on Thursday said it was expanding its real estate banking business with a £827 million acquisition as it reported higher revenue and profit...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 10:01


Computacenter ups dividend amid higher annual adjusted profit

Computacenter PLC on Thursday reported sharply higher revenue for 2025 but slightly lower statutory pretax profit, while raising its dividend and expressing confidence in further...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:55


M&G hails commercial momentum, strategic progress as results top hopes

M&G PLC on Thursday reported strong full-year results with assets under management, net flows, adjusted operating profit and operating capital generation are all ahead of...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:25


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Rentokil Initial; RBC cuts Bodycote

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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FTSE 100

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BofA raises Severn Trent price target to 3,500 (3,100) pence - ’buy’

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UBS raises...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:22


Informa reports ‘outstanding performance’ with record annual revenue

Informa PLC on Thursday reported record revenue and adjusted operating profit for 2025, although statutory profit plummeted after an impairment charge.

The London-based business information...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:19


Halma retains guidance amid strong end-market demand and order intake

Halma PLC on Thursday said it has made ‘further strong progress’ in the second half of the financial year, consistent with upgraded guidance provided in...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:11


Early market roundup: Defence stocks up, FTSE 100 down as war rages on

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Thursday but defence stocks were trading higher as the war in Iran continued, pushing the price of oil...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 09:03


UK PM to face questions on Mandelson after files showed ‘risk’ warning

Keir Starmer will face fresh questions about his decision to make Mandelson US ambassador after it emerged he was warned of a ‘general reputational risk’...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 06:35


UK PM warns against profiteering as Trump vows to ‘finish job’ in Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government will ‘step in’ if companies exploit rising heating oil prices amid the Middle East conflict.

Prices have jumped...

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 06:33


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