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Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust beats benchmark; demand ‘robust’

Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust PLC on Wednesday said demand for healthcare products remains robust as it outperformed its benchmark.

The investor in healthcare stocks, whose...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 10:10


Caledonia Mining second half output hurt by electricity disruption

Caledonia Mining Corp PLC on Wednesday reported ‘nearly identical’ production in 2025 as in 2024, in line with its guidance range.

The Zimbabwe-focused gold miner...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 09:51


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Davy raises IAG, cuts Jet2; RBC cuts Reckitt

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

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Davy raises IAG to ’outperform’ - price target 525 pence

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Barclays raises easyJet price...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 09:33


Early market roundup: London stocks higher, boosted by miners; gold up

Stock prices in London were mostly higher on Wednesday morning as the gold price rose again, boosting the shares of miners.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 09:29


Vistry backs outlook, sees second half weighting to 2026 performance

Vistry Group PLC on Wednesday said it is on track to meet 2025 profit guidance but cautioned market conditions remain ‘uncertain’.

The Kent, England-based housebuilder...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 09:23


UK Chancellor Reeves confirms pubs will get ‘more temporary support’

Rachel Reeves has confirmed pubs will receive ‘more temporary support’ after an outcry over the impact of an upcoming hike in business rates.

The UK chancellor...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 09:12


Atalaya Mining output climbs and ‘optimistic’ amid record copper price

Atalaya Mining Copper SA on Wednesday said its 2025 production neared the top end of guidance, and it hailed improving ‘fundamentals’ in the copper market.

In...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 09:11


Pearson says enters 2026 with ‘momentum’ after sales grow in 2025

Pearson PLC on Wednesday kept its medium term outlook unchanged as it said remained well positioned to deliver value for shareholders.

Shares in the London-based educational...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 08:44


Hays net fees slump on ‘challenging’ permanent recruitment

Hays PLC on Wednesday reported a decline in second quarter net fees, as jobs market pressure continued, with permanent recruitment bearing the brunt.

The London-based...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 08:39


BP to take up to $5 billion charge in energy transition businesses

BP PLC on Wednesday said it will take a sizeable charge relating to its energy transition businesses against the fourth quarter of 2025, but the...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 08:33


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