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ICG assets under management continue rise in financial third quarter

ICG PLC on Wednesday hailed a ‘modest recovery’ in transactions, with assets under management ahead of the level reported a year ago.

The London-based private...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:45


IN BRIEF: Pearson starts £350 million share buyback amid ‘momentum’

Pearson PLC - London-based educational materials publisher - Launches £350 million share buyback programme on Wednesday. The first half of the buyback will be run...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:44


Premier Foods annual profit to be at upper end of market expectations

Premier Foods PLC on Wednesday announced a rise in revenue over the Christmas period, boosted by brands, as it anticipated annual trading profit to be...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:41


1Spatial agrees £87 million all-cash takeover by VertiGIS

1Spatial PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to a recommended all-cash takeover by VertiGIS Ltd, valuing the Cambridge, England-based location master data management software...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:39


Elementis 2025 profit to beat consensus despite ‘challenging markets’

Elementis PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report annual profit slightly ahead of consensus, with the specialty chemicals company, boosted by self-help measures.

Elementis...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:38


Aberdeen’s ii shines but hit by UK budget uncertainty elsewhere

Aberdeen Group PLC on Wednesday reported a ‘strong performance’ from its interactive investor offering in the fourth quarter, but it suffered net outflows elsewhere as...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:16


JD Wetherspoon says sales up but costs to send interim profit lower

JD Wetherspoon PLC on Wednesday said half-year sales have increased but costs also were higher than expected, meaning lower profit.

The stock was down 6.1% at...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 10:15


UK-China business forum to be revived during expected PM Starmer trip

The UK and China will seek to re-establish a business dialogue of top executives during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s widely-expected visit to Beijing, Reuters...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 09:57


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises Haleon; Goldman Sachs cuts Admiral

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

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FTSE 100

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HSBC raises Haleon to ’buy’ - price target 430 pence

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Jefferies raises Haleon price...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 09:54


Currys ups outlook as picks up market share in strong festive trading

Currys PLC on Wednesday raised its annual profit guidance after reporting an acceleration in sales growth, with the Nordics delivering a ‘standout’ performance.

The London-based electrical...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 09:42


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