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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: John Wood surges; S4 Capital revenue slips

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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John Wood Group PLC, up 19% at 22.02...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:26


Hikma Pharmaceuticals shares slump as lowers mid-term outlook

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC on Thursday reduced medium term guidance and cut the top-end of its 2025 core operating profit view amid a delayed start to...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:18


Europa Metals proposes reverse takeover of Marula Africa Mining

Europa Metals Ltd announced on Thursday it intends to buy Marula Africa Mining Holdings Ltd in a reverse takeover.

The company has been a cash...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:16


Hiscox hails Retail arm ‘expansion’ as premiums grow year-to-date

Hiscox Ltd on Thursday reported a rise in premiums so far in its financial year, backing the growth outlook in its Retail arm.

The Bermuda-based...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:04


CRH ups dividend as reaffirms 2025 net income guidance

CRH PLC on Thursday reaffirmed financial 2025 net income guidance and raises its adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation guidance midpoint.

The Dublin-based building...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:03


National Grid backs full-year expectations after interim profit rise

National Grid PLC on Thursday said its half-year performance demonstrated the ‘resilience’ of its business model as it reported profit and capital investment growth.

The...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:02


UK construction activity falls fastest for over five years in October

UK construction activity fell at the fastest pace for over five years in October, in the longest period of continuous decline since the global financial...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:45


BT job cuts continue as ups dividend despite interim profit fall

BT Group PLC on Thursday announced a higher dividend as profit and revenue fell due to losing customers to competitors in its first financial half,...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:44


Howden Joinery backs outlook amid broad-based kitchen sales growth

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday said it remains on track and expects to deliver pretax profit in line with current market expectations, despite a...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel raises HgCapital Trust to ’buy’

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

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FTSE 100

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LBBW raises BP price target to 470 (430) pence - ’hold’

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Jefferies raises Unilever...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:34


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