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Costain starts £20 million buyback, hikes payout after ‘strong’ year

Costain Group PLC on Tuesday hailed ‘another strong performance’ in 2025, with profit climbing despite a fall in revenue.

In response, Costain shares were 10%...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:48


Grafton to acquire timber frame supplier Cygnum, terms not disclosed

Grafton Group PLC on Tuesday said it will acquire 100% of Irish timber frame solution supplier Cygnum for an undisclosed amount ‘in line with market...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:44


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Videndum refinances; Capita swings to loss

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Great Southern Copper PLC, up 16% at 2.79...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:39


Genuit retains cautious outlook as shares rally after profit growth

Genuit Group PLC on Tuesday saw its shares jump after posting higher profit, and raising its payout.

The Leeds, England-based provider of water, climate and...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:29


Pennon says performance improving, regulatory probes to close in 2026

Pennon Group PLC on Tuesday said its performance ‘continues to improve year-on-year’ and that it remains on track to deliver a ‘robust’ return to profit,...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:25


Domino’s Pizza Group confident for 2026 despite fall in profit

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC on Tuesday reported lower profit despite higher revenue, and said its performance in 2026 is tracking in line with expectations.

The Milton...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:19


Subdued oil and gas outlook clouds annual financial progress at Rotork

Rotork PLC on Tuesday reported increased sales and profit in 2025 but a softer oil and gas outlook sent its share price lower.

Shares in...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:09


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Admiral; Canaccord cuts Clarkson

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup cuts Sage Group price target to 1,150 (1,400) pence - ’buy’

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UBS raises...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 10:03


Edinburgh Worldwide proposes 100% tender in rebuke against Saba

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday announced it is urging shareholders to vote for a proposal to implement a 100% tender offer, saying that...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 09:49


Spirax sees growth ahead as one-off charges dent profit in 2025

Spirax Group on Tuesday said it expects mid-single-digit organic growth in revenue in 2026, despite some potential supply chain issues in the Middle East.

The...

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 09:44


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