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DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Smiths Group team buys £500,000 in shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Smiths Group...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 12:57


Syncona net assets values down; announces new portfolio firm Slingshot

Syncona Ltd on Thursday said it launched a new portfolio company as it reported a fall in net asset value, citing a weaker US dollar....

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 12:28


Alfa Financial shares rise following third-quarter growth

Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC reaffirmed on Thursday that it expects its 2024 operating profit to exceed prior expectations after ‘strong’ revenue growth during the...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 12:22


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: UK stocks mostly up ahead of US producer prices

Stock prices in London were mostly in the green at Thursday midday, as US producer price inflation will soon be released amid weekly jobless figures,...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 12:06


Kier says 95% of financial 2025 revenue secured as orders rise

Kier Group PLC said that nearly all of its revenue for financial year 2025 has been secured, as the construction firm revealed improved orders.

Ahead...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 12:02


Great Portland Estates swings to a profit amid investment surplus

Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday said it swung to a profit in the first half of its current financial year, as it returned to...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 11:55


Just Group wins £1.8 billion pension de-risking deal with G4S scheme

Just Group PLC on Thursday said it has completed its largest-ever defined-benefit pension de-risking deal, a £1.8 billion full buy-in with the trustee of the...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 11:51


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Palace Capital sees revenue, profit fall

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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EnQuest PLC, up 2.4% at 11.69 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 11:10


UK condemns Israel’s Smotrich over West Bank annexation comments

The UK has condemned Israeli government minister Bezalel Smotrich for suggesting annexation of the West Bank.

The finance minister, a hard-line settler leader, said he hoped...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 11:05


Qinetiq interim profit grows as orders increase; extends share buyback

Qinetiq Group PLC on Thursday said profit grew in the first half of its current financial year due to an increase in orders, and announced...

Thu, 14/11/2024 - 11:05


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