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JPMorgan China Growth & Income marginally underperforms benchmark

JPMorgan China Growth & Income PLC on Friday posted a lower total dividend as its full year performance lagged its benchmark index.

The investor in...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 12:45


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed, UK housebuilders lose momentum

Stock prices in London were mixed on Friday afternoon as shares in housebuilders fell after the Bank of England on Thursday announced an interest rate...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 12:18


IN BRIEF: Balfour Beatty offloads Glasgow student accommodation

Balfour Beatty PLC - London-based international infrastructure construction firm - Sells Foundry Courtyard, a 536-bed student accommodation building in Glasgow, Scotland, to an undisclosed buyer....

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 11:10


WH Smith faces FCA investigation, cuts annual dividend

WH Smith PLC on Friday said the UK financial watchdog has launched an investigation into the company following an accounting error within its US business,...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 10:54


Applied Nutrition in branded product deal with Morrisons supermarkets

Applied Nutrition PLC on Friday said it has struck an exclusive agreement that will see its branded products sold in Morrisons supermarkets across the UK.

Applied...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 10:27


IN BRIEF: Shuka says Gathoni commits to pay loan balance this month

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says Gathoni Muchai Investments Ltd has confirmed that it will continue to pay the balance...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 10:01


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Strix sells Aussie arm; Caledonia Mining rises

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Strix Group PLC, up 16% at 47.20 pence, 12-month range 32.50p-53.30p....

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 09:47


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Seraphim’s ICEYE in deal win

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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Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC, up 4.8% at...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 09:30


UK regulator starts formal review of AB Foods purchase of Hovis bread

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Friday launched a formal investigation of the planned acquisition of Hovis Group Ltd by Associated British Foods PLC.

The...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 09:26


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel Hunt cuts Computacenter to ’hold’

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

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Bank of America raises Rentokil Initial to ’buy’ (neutral) - price target 510...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 09:25


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