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Workspace swings to loss as valuation and occupancy falls

Workspace Group PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to loss from a profit, driven by a significant fall in the fair value of its investment...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:47


Exxon Mobil boss says ’deliberate’ UK policies ’undermining’ business

Petrochemical firm Exxon Mobil Corp has said ‘deliberate’ policies of the UK government policies are ‘undermining’ the business – with this contributing to the decision...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:38


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan cuts Renewables Infrastructure, HICL

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

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup raises Anglo American price target to 3,000 (2,800) pence - ’neutral’

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RBC raises...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:34


GSK and Fleming Initiative in £45 million AI-driven research push

GSK PLC and Fleming Initiative on Wednesday unveiled six major research programmes aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance, committing £45 million to projects that will harness...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:33


Severn Trent CEO to step down as dry weather and price hikes aid sales

Severn Trent PLC on Wednesday said Chief Executive Liv Garfield is stepping down as it reported strong growth in half-year revenue and profit.

The well regarded...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:14


Lloyds Banking to buy fintech Curve to boost digital wallet offering

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Wednesday announced it has agreed to acquire Curve UK Ltd, a London-based fintech behind a digital wallet that consolidates multiple...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 09:12


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 treads water after UK inflation cools

London equities struggled for momentum on Wednesday, while a cooler UK inflation reading, boosted rate cut hopes but kept a lid on the pound.

Across...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:55


Kenmare cuts ilemnite guidance amid slower WCP A commissioning process

Kenmare Resources PLC on Tuesday said the commissioning of a wet concentrator plant has taken ‘longer than anticipated’, dampening production at its Moma Titanium Minerals...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:39


Sage launches shares buyback amid broad annual sales and profit growth

Sage Group PLC on Wednesday raised its dividend after ‘significant’ margin expansion helped drive a marked improvement in profit, with North America a strong performer.

The...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 08:37


UK annual consumer price inflation rate cools to 3.6% in October

UK consumer price inflation cooled last month, to the tamest level since June, numbers on Wednesday showed.

According to the Office for National Statistics, the...

Wed, 19/11/2025 - 07:11


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