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Octopus AIM VCT 2 non-qualifying firms’ performances behind 2025 lag

Octopus AIM VCT 2 PLC on Wednesday announced it returned to parity after a slightly negative total return to investors last year in its 2025...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 16:11


SIG annual loss widens on construction market headwinds

SIG PLC announced on Wednesday reported a wider annual loss but hailed ‘good progress’ on moves designed to boost its bottom line in the long-term....

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 15:45


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson new CEO buys over $500,000 in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Pan buys...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 15:42


IN BRIEF: Magnum Ice Cream US head buys over $600,000 in shares

Magnum Ice Cream Co NV - Amsterdam-based ice cream company spun off from Unilever PLC and owner of Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 15:04


EARNINGS & TRADING: MTI Wireless ups payout as defence spending rises

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Riverstone...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 14:40


IN BRIEF: eEnergy hails new contracts worth total of £1.8 million

eEnergy Group PLC - London-based net zero energy services provider - Announces two new contracts in the UK public sector. One contract is to supply...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 14:21


UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stress commitment to end windfall tax

Rachel Reeves will reaffirm her commitment to ‘end’ the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas as she meets energy bosses.

The UK chancellor is...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 13:59


Netcall interim revenue grows amid cloud computing momentum

Netcall PLC on Wednesday announced double-digit half-year revenue growth as artificial intelligence and cloud computing enjoyed trading momentum.

The Bedford, England-based digital automation and customer engagement...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 13:49


UK interest rates could rise above 4% if energy shock persists - Niesr

Interest rates in the UK could be pushed back up above 4% if war in the Middle East prompts a persistent spike in oil and...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 13:42


IN BRIEF: ICG director Sonia Baxendale buys £80,000 in shares

ICG PLC - London-based private equity asset manager - Non-Executive Director Sonia Baxendale buys 5,000 shares at £16.39, worth £81,950, on Monday.

Current stock price: 1,618.00...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 13:18


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