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Sidara’s takeover of John Wood slated to take effect next week

John Wood Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects its takeover by Sidara to complete on March 10, with antitrust and regulatory conditions satisfied, and...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:08


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks down ahead of UK spring statement

Stock prices in London remained lower at midday on Tuesday as the upcoming UK spring statement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being overshadowed by war...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:06


CyanConnode says minded to accept revised buyout proposal by Esyasoft

CyanConnode Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it received an additional non-binding proposal from International Holding Co PJSC subsidiary Esyasoft Holding Ltd for a possible all-cash...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:58


Rosebank confirms $3.05 billion acquisition plan, posts wider loss

Rosebank Industries PLC Tuesday reported a wider annual loss, but said it was tracking in line with expectations for the new year, as it confirmed...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:44


IN BRIEF: Magnum Ice Cream US head buys over $900,000 in shares

Magnum Ice Cream Co NV - Amsterdam-based ice cream company spun off from Unilever PLC and owner of Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:35


France to send air defences to Cyprus after attack on UK base

France plans to send air defence systems to Cyprus after a British base on the island came under attack, according to a report.

Paris could dispatch...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:30


IG appoints Andrew Barron to replace Mike McTighe as board chair

IG Group Holdings PLC on Tuesday announced it appointed Virgin Media Ltd alumn Andrew Barron as board chair designate and non-executive director with immediate effect.

He...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:21


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Reach swings to loss, dividends steady

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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PayPoint PLC, up 0.3% at 616 pence, 12-month...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:20


IN BRIEF: Weir completes acquisition of Chilean joint venture Esel

Weir Group PLC - Glasgow-based engineering services for mining and infrastructure - Completes the acquisition of the other 50% of its joint venture in Chile....

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:15


NCC guides 2026 revenue growth as marginal ahead of Escode sale

NCC Group PLC on Tuesday said revenue growth in financial 2026 is expected to be marginal, with low single-digit expansion at both its Escode and...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:15


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