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OSB announces new £100 million buyback as posts ‘resilient’ 2025

OSB Group on Thursday announced ‘resilient’ full-year results that saw pretax profit fall despite a slight rise in net interest income, as it unveiled a...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:43


Hutchmed China 2025 profit surges on divestment but revenue falls

Hutchmed China Ltd on Thursday reported lower revenue for 2025, but reported sharply higher profit following a major divestment gain and said it expects oncology...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:43


Hunting announces new $40 million buyback and beefs up cost targets

Hunting PLC on Thursday announced a new share buyback, and plans for further cost savings, as it returned to profit in 2025.

The London-based supplier...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:42


Ireland revises down 4th quarter economic growth to 3.0% from 3.7%

Ireland’s Central Statistics Office on Thursday significantly revised down gross domestic product figures for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The office said under a new estimate,...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:37


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Bloomsbury eyes profit beat; RM backs view

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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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, up 18% at 561.5 pence,...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:33


IN BRIEF: AB Foods confirms interim finance chief Joana Edwards as CFO

Associated British Foods PLC - London-based food processing and clothing retailing business - Appoints Joana Edwards as chief financial officer, starting on Thursday. Edwards has...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:22


ITV tops expectations in 2025 as talks for unit sale to Sky continue

ITV PLC on Thursday said it performed ahead of market expectations last year, while talks over a possible sale of its Media & Entertainment to...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:14


Taylor Wimpey encouraged by start to 2026 as one-off weigh on profits

Taylor Wimpey PLC on Thursday said the spring selling season has started well, with encouraging levels of customer interest, as it reported reduced 2025 profit.

The...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:07


Serco profit rises in 2025, launches £75 million buyback

Serco Group PLC on Thursday reported higher annual profit, raised its dividend and announced a new £75 million share buyback.

The Hampshire, England-based government services outsourcing...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:07


UK households’ confidence in job security slumps to six-month low

People’s confidence in their job security in the UK slumped to the weakest level in six months in February, according to an index.

The research found...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 10:59


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