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OptiBiotix Health hails record start to 2026 after securing new orders

OptiBiotix Health PLC on Wednesday said it has received four large orders from Taiwan’s Meelung Trading Co Ltd helping deliver a record start to financial...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 12:36


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 falls as Trump arrives in Davos

Stock prices in London were mostly lower at Wednesday midday, as investors awaited US President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 12:26


CC Japan hails Japanese equity market as net asset value grows

CC Japan Income & Growth Trust PLC on Wednesday announced a higher net asset value total return as it said that Japan will continue to...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 12:16


Workspace says on ‘right path’ but ‘long way to go’ as rent roll falls

Workspace Group PLC on Wednesday reported broadly stable occupancy rates, but a lower rent roll in its third quarter, maintaining it had made strategic progress....

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 12:10


Permanent TSB raises ROTE targets after IRB mortgage model approval

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Wednesday said that its application to use its new internal ratings-based mortgage models has been approved, a decision it...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:39


Serica Energy celebrates production jump in 2026, says more resilient

Serica Energy PLC on Wednesday reported a fall in oil equivalent production for 2025 but says output has since jumped significantly.

The London-based oil and...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:37


IN BRIEF: RTW Biotech welcomes GSK deal to buy RAPT Therapeutics

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd - Guernsey-based investor in the life sciences sector - Notes GSK PLC’s announcement on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:37


IN BRIEF: New Jardine Matheson CEO buys $4.5 million total in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Pan buys...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:36


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Sovereign Metals jumps; Firering CEO steps down

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Goldstone Resources Ltd, up 57% at 0.75 pence, 12-month range 1.48p-0.25p....

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:25


Drax buys energy asset optimiser Flexitricity for £36 million

Drax Group PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Edinburgh-based energy asset optimiser Flexitricity Ltd from infrastructure investor Quinbrook in a £36 million...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 11:22


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