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IN BRIEF: Capita wins 3-year extension to BBC TV licensing contract

Capita PLC - London-based outsourcing firm - Says it wins a three-year extension to its BBC TV licensing contract, with the renewed term set to...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 10:10


IN BRIEF: Uniphar says confident of reaching 2028 earnings target

Uniphar PLC - Dublin-based healthcare services company - Says achieved 21% adjusted earnings per share growth in 2025, compared to 20.50 euro cents in 2024...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 10:02


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA raises St James’s Place and Quilter

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

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BofA raises St James’s Place to ’buy’ (neutral) - price target 1,770 (1,625)...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:44


Paragon Banking affirms guidance after ‘strong’ first quarter

Paragon Banking Group PLC on Tuesday backed its annual outlook and hailed a solid start to its financial year, with new lending picking up.

Total...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:42


Cranswick lifts full year profit outlook after record Christmas period

Cranswick PLC on Tuesday said it expects full-year adjusted pretax profit to be towards the upper end of market expectations after ‘record’ Christmas trading.

The Hull-based...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:36


Early market roundup: Financials stocks rise as gold and sterling down

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were up a notch on Tuesday morning as financials stocks led gains; meanwhile the prices of gold...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:24


Eurowag says 2025 results to be as guided; 2026 to be ‘migration year’

Wag Payment Solutions PLC said its financial results for 2025 will be in line with its prior guidance, with adjusted earnings above, as the company...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:11


M&G notes impact from planned ground rents cap in England and Wales

M&G PLC on Tuesday noted the UK government’s announcement regarding proposed changes to ground rents in England and Wales.

The London-based asset manager said that, once...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:07


Energean fourth quarter output rises but warns on Cassiopea impairment

Energean PLC on Tuesday said it rounded off 2025 with an ‘excellent fourth quarter’, with production for the year at the upper end of guidance....

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:01


Dr Martens’ third-quarter sales drop amid challenging environment

Dr Martens PLC on Tuesday reported mixed third-quarter trading with growth in the Americas offset by weak performances in Europe, Middle East & Africa, and...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 08:59


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