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Galliford interim profit up and says annual outturn to top forecasts

Galliford Try Holdings PLC on Wednesday hailed ‘strong first half momentum’ and the firm expects annual earnings to surpass market expectations.

Shares in Galliford Try...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:35


Cairn Homes upgrades guidance, expects output boost as hails demand

Cairn Homes PLC on Wednesday upgraded its revenue guidance for its current financial year, as ‘exceptionally strong demand’ fuelled growth in 2025, and said it...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:30


Molten establishes three-people dedicated secondary investment team

Molten Ventures PLC on Wednesday said it is appointing three people as it has established a dedicated secondary investment team.

The London-based tech-focused venture capital firm...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:30


Ireland unemployment rate steady at 4.6% in February - CSO

Ireland’s unemployment rate was unchanged in February, though joblessness increased compared to a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:24


IN BRIEF: Capita celebrates £370 million process services contract

Capita PLC - London-based outsourcer - Announces it was selected to deliver ‘the Synergy Business Process Services contract’ for four major UK government departments. Expects...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 11:10


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Gulf Marine evacuates from Gulf vessels

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Capita PLC, up 2.9% at 347.75 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:47


HICL backs dividend targets, continues shareholder consultation

HICL Infrastructure PLC on Wednesday reiterated its dividend outlook for the full year ending this month, noting its portfolio is performing in line with expectations.

In...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:43


AIB sets €1 billion share buyback, ups dividend despite profit slip

AIB Group PLC on Wednesday launched a new €1 billion buyback scheme and raised its dividend, despite reporting an annual profit downturn.

Shares in the...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:31


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: SRT Marine wins $20.5 million contract

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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SRT Marine Systems PLC, up 11% at 85.5 pence, 12-month range...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:30


UK tax burden heading to uncharted territory with risk to growth - OBR

The historically high tax burden in the UK could be stifling growth, a senior member of the budget watchdog has warned.

The Office for Budget Responsibility...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 10:28


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