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ME Group International strikes Asda deal to roll out laundry machines

ME Group International PLC on Thursday said it has launched a new partnership with UK grocer Asda Stores Ltd for its Wash.ME laundry machines.

The Epsom,...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:44


Foresight Group ‘well positioned’ for further growth as AUM increases

Foresight Group Holdings Ltd on Thursday said full-year earnings will be in line with market expectations as it reported record fundraising and higher assets and...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:42


WINNERS & LOSERS: ME Group rises on Asda deal; BP tracks oil higher

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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BP PLC, up 2.6% at 577.30 pence,...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:25


SDCL Efficiency Income Trust opts for managed wind down after review

SDCL Efficiency Income Trust PLC on Thursday said a managed wind down is in the ‘best interests of its shareholders’, after receiving an underwhelming reception...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 09:05


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shell cut to ’neutral’; BofA likes AG Barr

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

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FTSE 100

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RBC raises National Grid price target to 1,400 (1,125) pence - ’sector perform’

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RBC...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:54


Metlen Energy & Metals profit knocked down by M Power Projects losses

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday lowered its dividend as losses in the M Power Projects sub-sector dented annual profit.

The Athens-based energy and...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:52


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 rises, peers fall amid ceasefire nerves

European stocks opened mixed on Thursday, after Asian stocks closed lower as the ceasefire agreed this week showed signs of frailty, supporting the Brent price.

‘In...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:51


IN BRIEF: Gemfields mines deliver mixed G-factor for natural resources

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Confirms that its ‘G-factor for natural resources’ for its 75%-held Zambia-based Kagem Mining...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:44


Convatec sets out ’Accelerate’ strategy to help faster growth targets

Convatec Group PLC said it will set out the ‘next chapter’ of its growth plan at its capital markets day on Thursday.

The London-based medical products...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:30


British American Tobacco picks Dragos Constantinescu as permanent CFO

British American Tobacco PLC on Thursday said it has tapped Dragos Constantinescu as its permanent chief financial officer.

The London-based cigarette and nicotine product maker...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 07:54


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