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IN BRIEF: Capita hails contract extension with ScottishPower

Capita PLC - London-based outsourcing company for business services - Says its Contact Centre subdivision within Capita Experience secures a three-year extension to its partnership...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:37


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Petra Diamonds proposes refinancing plan

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Petra Diamonds Ltd, up 47% at 18.00p, 12-month...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:37


Thungela Resources says half-year profit hit by ‘challenging market’

Thungela Resources Ltd on Friday predicted a half-year profit slump on restructuring expenses as two assets reach the end of their production, as well as...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:35


Renewables Infrastructure net asset value hurt by power price forecast

Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd on Friday noted a ‘significant’ reduction in medium-term power price forecasts, reducing its net asset value, as it announced an interim...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:33


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: ConvaTec CEO sells shares as goes on medical leave

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:07


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs lifts Diageo; Shore cuts Renold

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Coca-Cola Europacific Partners price target to 8,130 (7,950) pence...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:48


Early market roundup: Stocks mixed in Europe; Futura Medical dives

Stocks in Europe opened mixed on Friday ahead of US Vice President JD Vance meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Kent.

The FTSE 100 index...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:10


KKR urges Assura board to switch horses as PHP offer deadline looms

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc is still trying to convince Assura PLC’s board to recommend its ‘superior’ takeover offer over the one from Primary...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:06


GSK wins settlement, future royalties in CureVac mRNA patent dispute

GSK PLC on Friday said it will receive an upfront payment of $370 million from CureVac BV, following a patent settlement involving BioNTech SE and...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:53


UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to host US Vice President JD Vance

David Lammy is due to meet US Vice President JD Vance amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

The UK Foreign secretary is expected to host...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:27


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