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Intertek shares climb as EQT says takeover proposal rejected

EQT Fund Management Sarl, in its role as manager of the EQT X fund, on Thursday confirmed EQT submitted an indicative cash proposal to acquire...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 12:16


WINNERS & LOSERS: Animalcare agrees to bid; Alumasc lowers forecast

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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DeFi Development Corp UK PLC,...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 12:02


Central Asia Metals production stable in quarter; reiterates guidance

Central Asia Metals PLC on Thursday announced production figures in the first quarter that were similar to that of a year ago, as it highlighted...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 11:56


WINNERS & LOSERS: Entain jumps; easyJet hit by higher fuel costs

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Entain PLC, up 7.5% at 629.00 pence,...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 11:33


Alumasc profit forecasts lowered amid subdued trading environment

Alumasc Group on Thursday said it is taking a ‘more cautious’ view of the outlook for 2026 amid subdued markets and the instability caused by...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 11:20


CAB Payments board backs StoneX’s increased £287 million proposal

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Thursday said it would be ‘minded to recommend’ an increased takeover offer from StoneX Group Inc worth around £287 million.

The...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 11:06


Schroder Japan Trust outperforms benchmark in ‘solid’ interim trading

Schroder Japan Trust PLC on Thursday drew attention to elevated levels of uncertainty in the market, but expressed optimism around Japanese equities, as it posted...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 11:02


Animalcare Group agrees £235 million bid from Charterhouse Capital

Animalcare Group PLC on Thursday accepted a £235.2 million takeover approach from Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.

Shareholders in the York, England-based veterinary services and pharmaceuticals firm...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 10:13


Bank won’t rush into moving rates despite ‘big energy shock’ - Bailey

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned the global economy is set for a ‘very big energy shock’ that will lead to surging inflation,...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 10:06


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises BP; Berenberg cuts Antofagasta

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts Barratt Redrow price target to 482 (490) pence - ’overweight’

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UBS cuts...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:55


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