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Kosmos Energy extends Ghana licences to 2040, hedges 2027 output

Kosmos Energy Ltd on Friday said the Parliament in Ghana has ratified licence extensions for the Jubilee and TEN fields through to 2040, as Kosmos...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 13:07


TBC Bank reports strong 2025 thanks to fourth-quarter boost

TBC Bank Group PLC on Friday said a positive final quarter of 2025 helped it reach strong full-year results, allowing for a double-digit increase in...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 12:11


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 higher amid strong UK PMI readings

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Friday, extending earlier gains, as February activity growth in both the UK services and manufacturing sectors...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 12:02


UK borrowing in current fiscal year falling faster than expected - IFS

UK borrowing is expected to fall faster in the current fiscal year than anticipated, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said Friday.

The IFS expects UK...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 11:46


Segro reports record rental income but property gains weigh on profit

Segro PLC on Friday reported a decline in pretax profit for 2025, despite increased revenue, as lower valuation gains offset record rental income.

The London-based property...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 11:32


Chemring shares fall as notes slower than expected start to year

Chemring Group PLC on Friday said its order book grew slightly as it noted it was well positioned to benefit from rising defence spending across...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 11:28


IN BRIEF: Aterian equity raises £350,000 from shares, convertibles

Aterian PLC - minerals exploration and trading in Africa, including copper-silver projects in Morocco and Botswana and an exploration licence in Rwanda - Raises £250,000...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 11:20


IN BRIEF: Coca-Cola Europacific execs sell $1.3 million in shares

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC - soft drinks bottler in over 30 markets including Australia, Germany, Great Britain and Spain - Clare Wardle, general counsel and...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 11:03


Smiths Group to sell Detection unit to CVC in £2.0 billion deal

Smiths Group PLC on Friday said it has signed a binding agreement to sell its Smiths Detection division to CVC Capital Partners PLC in a...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 10:52


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Tullow Oil ‘strong’ but revenue declines

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC, up 0.9% at 5.35...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 10:49


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