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Smurfit WestRock maintains dividend; ‘excited’ about prospects

Smurfit Westrock PLC on Wednesday kept its estimate for annual adjusted earnings unchanged as it maintained its quarterly dividend.

The Dublin-based packaging firm with North...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:58


Man Group’s assets under management at record high, but profit slides

Man Group PLC on Wednesday raised its dividend and reported record assets under management despite headwinds from its alternative strategies arm.

The London-based investment management firm...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:33


Irish retail sales return to monthly growth in June; surge on-year

Irish retail sales recovered in June, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Wednesday.

The country’s retail sales volume rose 0.6% in June from...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:23


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Somero earnings to fall; Winking predicts growth

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Winking Studios Ltd, up 11% at 13.88 pence, 12-month range 10.30p-27.60p....

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:10


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: IPF says would back bid; FDM Group warns

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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International Personal Finance PLC, up 19% at 212.50...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:38


Taylor Wimpey cuts interim dividend as trims operating profit guidance

Taylor Wimpey said it completed more house completions in the first half of 2025, but it cut its interim dividend and lowered operating profit guidance...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:16


Rio Tinto cuts dividend as profit slips on iron trading slowdown

Rio Tinto PLC on Wednesday cut interim dividends after posting its lowest first-half profit in five years.

The London-based mining firm focused on Australia reported...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:16


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Croda; Peel Hunt cuts Ferrexpo

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank cuts Croda price target to 3,000 (3,400) pence - ’hold’

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Jefferies cuts...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:10


Sage backs outlook as Sage Business Cloud demand supports sales growth

Sage Group PLC on Wednesday reiterated annual guidance with revenue growth aided by increased sales of its business cloud product.

The Newcastle upon Tyne-based accountancy software...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 09:38


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 struggles as miners, housebuilders fall

The FTSE 100 kicked off Wednesday in the red, as earnings from the likes of HSBC, Rio Tinto and Taylor Wimpey failed to impress.

Elsewhere,...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 09:30


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