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Intertek buys solar power-focused firm Aerial PV Inspection

Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday said it has acquired solar power-focused firm Aerial PV Inspection GmbH for an undisclosed sum.

Intertek is a London-based provider...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:28

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed as UK rate cut more likely

Stock prices in London were mixed on Tuesday midday with the blue chip index solidly higher as an unexpected increase in UK unemployment raised chances...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:14

MTI Wireless expects revenue climb and profit to beat consensus

MTI Wireless Edge Ltd said it expects to report 2025 revenue at the high end of expectations, and profit above forecasts.

MTI Wireless jumped 17% to...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 11:46

Irish trade surplus jumps 20% monthly in December to €4.91 billion

Ireland’s trade surplus grew sharply in December as imports fell harder than exports, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Tuesday.

The country’s trade surplus...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 11:43

IN BRIEF: Unilever CEO Fernandez sells £900,000 in award shares

Unilever PLC - London-based consumer goods - Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez sells 17,327 shares at average £52.50, worth £909,712, on February 12. The sale...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 11:35

Kerry profit falls, plots buyback and makes Non-Exec Dawson next chair

Kerry Group PLC on Tuesday reported a decline in annual profit, but announced a €300 million new share buyback.

The Tralee, County Kerry-based provider of...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 11:22

IHG hikes annual dividend 10% and starts $950 million share buyback

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC on Tuesday forecast stronger demand in the year ahead, as it reported 2025 results and planned a new £950 million buyback...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 10:55

Coca-Cola Europacific plans €1 billion buyback, hails ‘strong’ 2025

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC on Tuesday reported an increase in annual earnings and announced a share buyback of up to €1 billion.

The soft drinks...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 10:51

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Braemar names next chief executive

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Braemar PLC, up 0.9% at 216 pence, 12-month...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 10:36

IN BRIEF: Pan African Resources to seek share capital reduction nod

Pan African Resources PLC - Rosebank-headquartered gold producer - Says it will ask its shareholders to vote on its proposed share capital reduction plan at...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 10:33

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