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Early market roundup: FTSE 100 down ahead of US jobless claims

Equities in London were mostly lower on Wednesday morning, with thinner trading ahead of the Christmas break.

The FTSE 100 index opened down 15.37 points,...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 09:30


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Santander starts Reckitt; Barclays likes Jet2

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

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FTSE 100

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Santander starts Reckitt Benckiser with ’outperform’ - price target 7,030 pence

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SMALL CAP

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Jefferies...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 09:22


Tungsten West loss widens as Hemerdon restart costs surge

Tungsten West PLC on Wednesday reported a widened interim loss as the company focused on restarting production at Hemerdon, with project funding completion targeted for...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 08:52


BP to net $6 billion from sale of 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak

BP PLC on Wednesday said it will receive proceeds of around $6 billion from the sale of a 65% stake in its lubricants brand Castrol...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 08:50


IN BRIEF: Beeks Financial Cloud CEO sells £460,000 in shares

Beeks Financial Cloud Group PLC - Glasgow, Scotland-based cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets - Chief Executive Officer Gordon McArthur sells 200,000 shares...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 08:45


IN BRIEF: Coca-Cola Europacific executive sells $185,000 in shares

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC - Uxbridge, London-based soft drinks bottler, which operates in over 30 markets including Australia, Germany, Great Britain and Spain - Chief...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 08:44


IN BRIEF: Gulf Marine Services shares up as wins Middle East contract

Gulf Marine Services PLC - London and Abu Dhabi-based operator of self-propelled self-elevating support vessels for offshore energy industry - Wins contract for one of...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 08:25


GET READY: no UK company events scheduled for 0700 GMT

The following companies are due to release earnings reports or trading statements at 0700 GMT:

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Wed, 24/12/2025 - 06:42


IN BRIEF: Quantum Helium eyes 2026 priorities after strong end to 2025

Quantum Helium Ltd - Sydney-based mining company targets helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbons in the US and Australia formerly called Mosman Oil and Gas - Says...

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 21:22


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Northamber loss widens; daVictus profit declines

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

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Brickability Group PLC...

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 20:49


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