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MobilityOne shares soar as Super Apps merger heads towards completion

Shares in MobilityOne Ltd leapt on Tuesday as it said a deal impacting its M1 Malaysia subsidiary has moved a step closer being finalised.

The...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:58


Edinburgh Worldwide board seeks shareholder support amid tender offer

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday urged shareholders to reject directors nominated by agitator Saba Capital Management LP, ahead of a general meeting at...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:56


IN BRIEF: MHA completes £7.4 million Moore Stephens purchase

MHA PLC - Milton Keynes-based provider of audit, tax, accountancy and advisory services - Competes the acquisition of audit practice Moore Stephens LLC and tax...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:54


UK service sector growth slows in March on Middle East uncertainty

The UK service sector saw its weakest expansion in almost a year in March, as ‘rising global economic uncertainty’ hit new orders, a survey revealed...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:50


WINNERS & LOSERS: Oil lifts BP; Hunting up on deal wins

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

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FTSE 100 winners

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC, up 3.2%...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:46


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Antofagasta raised; Ninety One cut

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations since Thursday morning:

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FTSE 100

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Peel Hunt raises Antofagasta to ’reduce’ (sell) - price target 3,155 (3,285) pence

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UBS cuts Whitbread...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:11


JTC moves into profit ahead of planned £2.7 billion Permira takeover

JTC PLC on Tuesday reported a 25% increase in full-year revenue, and improved profitability, with growth in its two main divisions.

The Jersey-based professional services...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:00


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 treads water as US deadline closes in

Stocks in London were largely higher, with the FTSE 100 registering a fractional after the Easter break, though the larger moves came in the oil...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:55


Hunting wins $63.5 million contract for Guyana offshore development

Hunting PLC on Tuesday said it has won multiple orders for its titanium stress joint product line for a new offshore development in Guyana.

The London-based...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:48


Pershing Square plots £48 billion takeover of Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square investment vehicle has offered to buy Hilversum, Netherlands-based music studios company Universal Music Group.

The US billionaire’s firm has proposed a cash...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:45


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