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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower ahead of slew of US data

Stock prices in London were mostly lower on Thursday midday, with British Gas owner Centrica lower as it is pausing share buybacks; meanwhile investors...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 12:05

Boohoo celebrates ‘success’ of £40 million fundraise

Boohoo Group PLC said on Thursday it successfully oversaw a ‘significantly oversubscribed’ fundraise, which will start trading on Monday.

The Manchester-based online fashion retailer, which trades...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 12:00

Scottish American Investment lags benchmark in ‘bittersweet year’

Scottish American Investment Co PLC on Thursday said its net asset value total return underperformed its benchmark, as it noted that underlying growth in portfolio...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 11:44

Safestore revenue grows in first quarter as occupancy increases

Safestore Holdings PLC on Thursday said it continues to deliver revenue growth across all markets, citing active management of rate and occupancy.

The Hertfordshire, England-based self-storage...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 11:37

Irish harmonised inflation slows to 2.5% in January, more than eyed

Ireland’s annual harmonised consumer price index inflation rate decelerated more than expected in January, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday.

The country’s harmonised...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 11:10

CRH posts strong annual results as it mulls delisting from London

CRH PLC on Thursday reported higher revenue and profit margins in 2025, as well as double-digit growth in adjusted earnings.

The Dublin-based provider of building materials...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 11:01

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: REA production down after rainfall surge

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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Rights & Issues Investment Trust PLC, up 1.4%...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:52

UPDATE: Centrica hikes dividend but pauses share buybacks to invest

Centrica PLC on Thursday declared a higher annual dividend despite swinging to an after-tax loss amid a ‘challenging’ trading environment, but the FTSE 100 company...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:48

Jubilee Metals shares slide despite ‘solid’ performance in first half

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Thursday maintained its annual guidance after delivering a ‘solid’ production performance for the first half of its financial year.

The...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:30

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Checkit earnings reach surprise break-even

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Checkit PLC, up 10% at 19 pence, 12-month range 11.25p-21p. The...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 10:20

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