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HgCapital Trust notes public market volatility but net asset value up

HgCapital Trust PLC on Friday announced that strong trading from underlying portfolio companies was a key driver of performance, as it reported a higher net...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:13


Derwent London sells Tottenham Court Road building for £33 million

Derwent London PLC on Friday said it has exchanged contracts on a central London property disposal worth £32.6 million.

The London-based property developer is selling 80-85...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:11


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Baker Steel asset value climbs in December

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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Baker Steel Resources Trust Ltd, up 7.6% at...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 10:43


Rightmove, NatWest announce three-year ‘mortgage in principle’ collab

NatWest Group PLC and Rightmove PLC have announced a partnership that will give home buyers an ‘instant’ digital NatWest mortgage decision in principle from April.

The...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 10:23


Victrex annual targets unchanged despite ‘subdued’ first quarter

Victrex PLC on Friday maintained annual guidance despite ‘subdued performance’ by certain markets in the first quarter.

The Lancashire, England-based polymer producer reported revenue of £62.4...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 10:17


UPDATE: Pressure mounts on UK PM to dismiss top adviser McSweeney

Pressure continues to mount on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to sack his most senior adviser amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal.

Labour MPs...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 09:48


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Oddo BHF cuts Wizz Air and Ryanair

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

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FTSE 100

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RBC cuts Compass price target to 2,675 (2,775) pence - ’outperform’

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DZ Bank raises...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 09:37


Wheaton Precious Metals CEO steps down after 15 years

Wheaton Precious Metals PLC on Friday said its Chief Executive Randy Smallwood is stepping down after 15 years in the role.

The Vancouver-based mining firm has...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 09:28


Early market roundup: AI fears drag down FTSE 100; Relx shares decline

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened lower on Friday amid new fears regarding artificial intelligence investment from the US, with Relx,...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 09:21


IN BRIEF: Hammerson picks ex-Shaftesbury Capital exec as board member

Hammerson PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on city-centre shopping centres - Appoints Michelle McGrath as a non-executive director, with effect from March...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:36


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