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Elixirr lifts interim dividend 21%, sees 2025 revenue beat forecasts

Elixirr International PLC on Thursday declared a higher interim dividend and said it expects to meet or beat market expectations for revenue and profitability in...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 13:32


IN BRIEF: Scottish Oriental Smaller Cos director invests £120,000

Scottish Oriental Smaller Cos Trust PLC - aims for long-term growth from investing in smaller Asian companies - Director Jeremy Whitley buys 45,000 shares via...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 13:26


MP Evans says palm oil prices ‘robust’ in 2026 after 5% rise in 2025

MP Evans Group PLC on Thursday said crude palm oil production fell slightly in 2025, but pricing remained supportive, with early 2026 prices described as...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 13:12


IN BRIEF: Fintel Chair Phil Smith buys £175,000 in shares

Fintel PLC - Huddersfield, England-based software provider to UK retail financial services sector - Non-Executive Chair Phil Smith buys 77,910 shares at £2.19, £2.25 and...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 13:10


PRESS: Phoenix Group, Scottish Widows among potential Aegon UK bidders

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC, Royal London and Scottish Widows are among the potential bidders for Aegon Ltd’s UK insurance business, which is valued at £2...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:39


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Hardide swings to profit; Zotefoams sales rise

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Hardide PLC -...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:37


PRESS: HSBC chair to join PM Starmer on China visit next week - Sky

HSBC Holdings Chair Brendan Nelson is among senior business figures set to travel to China with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer next week, as the...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:29


Gulf Keystone Petroleum expects lower output in 2026

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd on Thursday said it continues to consider a potential listing in Oslo as it expects oil output to fall in 2026.

The...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:26


TRADING UPDATES: Young’s reports strong Christmas, Boku tops forecasts

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Young & Co’s Brewery PLC -...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:19


IN BRIEF: Metlen announces Greece project partnership with Tsakos

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC - Athens-based aluminium producer and electricity generator - Signs a strategic partnership with maritime transportation firm Tsakos Group for the...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 12:19


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