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Grafton Group backs outlook and launches buyback amid profit growth

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday said it is ‘actively’ seeking bolt-on acquisitions as it reported double-digit sales and profit growth in the first half of...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 09:46

Safestore expects to meet expectations as third quarter revenue grows

Safestore Holdings PLC on Thursday said it is encouraged by ‘continued momentum’ and expects to meet forecasts as it reported increased revenue during the third...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 09:43

Early market roundup: London stocks mostly up ahead of UK construction

Stocks in London were mostly higher on Thursday morning just before the release of UK construction purchasing managers’ index data, however Jet2 shares fell as...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 09:27

Genus shares jump on annual profit hike and China joint-venture

Genus PLC on Thursday reported an increase in annual earnings and said it is forming a porcine joint venture in China alongside existing partner Beijing...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 09:14

UK new car market down in August but electric vehicles share up

The annual decline in new car registrations in the UK slowed in August, while the share of electric vehicles hit a record for 2025, data...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 09:14

Currys launches new buyback as strong sales offset cost pressures

Currys PLC on Thursday launched a new £50 million share buyback as it reported an encouraging start to the financial year.

In addition, the company announced...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 09:03

Anglo American nets R 44 billion after selling entire Valterra stake

Anglo American PLC said on Thursday it has raised R 44.1 billion, about $2.5 billion, after disposing of its entire interest in Valterra Platinum Ltd, formerly...

Thu, 04/09/2025 - 07:55

IN BRIEF: Walker Crips Non-executive Chair Jo Welman to step down

Walker Crips Group PLC - London-based stockbroker - Jo Welman to step down as non-executive chair and from the board on September 28, or earlier,...

Wed, 03/09/2025 - 19:44

Anglo American intends to sell entire stake in Valterra via bookbuild

Anglo American PLC said on Wednesday it plans to sell its entire interest in Valterra Platinum Ltd, formerly called Anglo American Platinum Ltd, through accelerated...

Wed, 03/09/2025 - 17:22

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 pushes higher as bond yields draw back

London’s blue chip index ended Wednesday in the green, as easing bond yields and service sector growth helped to ease pressure on the UK chancellor....

Wed, 03/09/2025 - 17:10

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