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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up as EU agrees to small parcel duty

Stocks in London were higher at Friday midday, after data showed the UK gross domestic product declined in October; meanwhile HSBC shares were up as...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:01


abrdn European Logistics faces DL Invest push to stop asset disposals

abrdn European Logistics Income PLC came under pressure from its largest shareholder on Friday, after Poland-based developer DL Invest Group PM SA publicly urged the...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:38


IN BRIEF: Glanbia divisional CEO sells 3,500 shares

Glanbia PLC - Kilkenny, Ireland-based sports nutrition - Andrew Shaw, chief executive officer of Glanbia Performance Nutrition International, sells 3,500 at €14.68, worth €51,380, on...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:33


Weir to buy Chilean manufacturer of ground engaging tools Esel

Weir Group PLC on Friday said it is acquiring the remaining shares in a ground engaging tools manufacturer, previously one of the firm’s joint ventures....

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:33


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 15 December 
no events scheduled 
Tuesday 16 December 
Hollywood Bowl Group PLCfull year results

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:29


UPDATE: Harbour Energy buys UK North Sea assets for $170 million

Harbour Energy PLC on Friday said it has agreed to acquire all the subsidiaries of two oil and gas companies in order to boost the...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:25


IN BRIEF: Metlen Energy & Metals chair & CEO buys 10,000 more shares

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC - Athens-based aluminium producer and electricity generator - Chair & Chief Executive Officer Evangelos Mytilineos buys 10,000 shares via Kilteo...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:21


Taylor Maritime loss widens amid fleet sales, announces capital return

Taylor Maritime Ltd on Friday reported a widened interim loss as it marched on with its strategic vessel divestment programme and announced a proposed return...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:09


IN BRIEF: SSP CEO, CFO and other directors buy 230,000 shares

SSP Group PLC - London-based operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations - Chief Financial Officer Geert Verellen buys 41,006 shares at £1.81,...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:03


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Card Factory shares fall on profit warning

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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Taylor Maritime Ltd, up 3.0% at 66.3 pence,...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:53


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