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Porvair buys German molten metal specialist Drache for €20.5 million

Porvair PLC on Monday said it has agreed to buy German molten metal filtration specialist Drache Umwelttechnik GmbH for €20.5 million in cash.

The Norfolk, England-based...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 11:47


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: IQE shares up second-half beating expectations

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Nativo Resources PLC, up 40% at 0.56 pence, 12-month range 0.23p-3.15p....

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 11:40


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Nanoco pursues US IP damages claim

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Nanoco Group PLC, up 2.5% at 8.18 pence,...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 11:06


TRADING UPDATES: Journeo wins orders; MicroSalt sales beat forecast

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Journeo PLC - Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire-based firm...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:55


Knights Group boosts payout amid strong underlying first half growth

Knights Group Holdings PLC on Monday said acquisition related costs held back first half pretax profit masking an improved underlying performance.

The Newcastle-under-Lyme, England-based legal and...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:24


Ireland’s premier welcomes resumption of Irish beef exports to China

The resumption of Irish beef exports to China will be ‘important and positive’ for trade, Ireland’s premier has said.

Micheal Martin said it reflected the confidence...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:20


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley cuts Mondi; BofA cuts Ashtead

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

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FTSE 100

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Morgan Stanley raises Auto Trader to ’equal-weight’ (underweight) - price target 650 (710)...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:18


IN BRIEF: Wetherspoon brings Ceiba Chair John Herring back to board

JD Wetherspoon PLC - Watford, England-based chain of just under 800 pubs in the UK and Ireland - Immediately appoints John Herring to its board...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:01


UK hiring weakens as permanent placements fall fastest since August

UK hiring activity weakened further at the end of 2025, with permanent placements falling at the fastest pace since August amid subdued employer confidence and...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 09:33


Early market roundup: Stocks down amid Fed concerns; gold shines

Stock prices in London opened lower on Monday as the gold price reached a new record high amid geopolitical tension over the independence of the...

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 09:31


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