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IN BRIEF: Tritax Big Box gets upgrade; Aberdeen ups manager interest

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC - real estate investment trust focused on ’big box’ logistics properties - The company notes that Moody’s Ratings has upgraded...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:52


Ecora Resources shares rise as it hails ‘record’ third quarter

Ecora Resources PLC on Wednesday reported continued ‘strong momentum’ in its base metals portfolio, as it upgraded volume guidance for Voisey’s Bay.

The critical minerals-focused...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:50


Inspecs keeps options open as investor urges break-up amid M&A talks

A leading shareholder in Inspecs PLC urged the company to prioritise a sum-of-the-parts approach when considering rival bid approaches.

Last week, Bath, England-based Inspecs said that...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:44


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: UBS raises Ceres Power target; Capita down

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Anemoi International Ltd, up 19% to 1.90 pence,...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:22


UK regulator clears Assura acquisition by Primary Health Properties

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday cleared the acquisition of Assura PLC by Primary Health Properties PLC.

The competition and consumer protection regulator said...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:58


UK mortgage borrowing hits six-month high in September, BoE says

Mortgage borrowing in the UK rose to its highest level in six months in September, Bank of England data showed on Wednesday, as lower interest...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:51


Aston Martin cuts investment plans as pretax loss widens, sales drop

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC said Wednesday it has tightened its investment plans in an effort to cut costs as the company’s pretax loss...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:47


Bank of Ireland performance ‘reinforces’ positive outlook for 2026

Bank of Ireland Group PLC on Wednesday nudged its net interest income outlook higher for 2025 as it highlighted positive momentum across the business.

The...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:44


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg says ’buy’ Mears and ’hold’ Capita

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 HSBC price target to 1,240 (1,160) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays raises HSBC...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:41


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 at new high, boosted by Glencore

London’s blue chip index reached a new record intra-day high on Wednesday morning, beating its peers in Paris and Frankfurt, as Glencore, GSK and Next...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:08


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