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James Halstead declares record dividend but warns of higher prices

James Halstead PLC on Tuesday raised its dividend despite sales falling back in difficult markets.

The Manchester, England-based commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor said pretax profit...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:43


Princes hikes prices as Iran war lifts costs; swings to annual profit

Princes Group PLC on Tuesday reported a swing to annual profit and revenue growth, as it warned it will raise prices by at least 5%...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:22


IN BRIEF: Secure Trust Bank CEO buys almost £75,000 in shares

Secure Trust Bank PLC - West Midlands, England-based financial institution - Chief Executive Ian Corfield purchases 6,023 shares at average £12.26, on Friday and Monday,...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:17


Judges Scientific profit falls as costs weigh, backdrop ‘challenging’

Judges Scientific PLC on Tuesday said its 2025 performance was below expectations, as costs offset revenue gains, weighing on the bottom line.

The London-based firm buys...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:17


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up but Wizz Air falls; gold higher

Stock prices in London were higher on Tuesday midday despite the war between US-Israel and Iran continuing, as gold miner Antofagasta and defence firm BAE...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:15


Deemed disposal ‘too high’ and ‘posing challenge’ for Irish investors

Deemed disposal is ‘too high’ and ‘posing a real challenge’ for Irish investors, Finance Minister Simon Harris has said.

He was speaking at the Central Bank...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 11:54


BRCK shares soar after rejecting £209 million cash takeover offer

BRCK Group PLC on Tuesday said it rejected a takeover offer from the American private equity firm Atlas Holdings LLC, believing it undervalued the company.

BRCK...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 11:34


3i Infrastructure says on track for annual target, boosted by TCR

3i Infrastructure PLC on Tuesday said it was pleased with its overall performance as it expects its portfolio companies to remain resilient to effects of...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 11:31


BH Macro posts lower return while ‘undesirable’ discount persists

BH Macro Ltd on Tuesday called 2025 ‘a challenging year’ as it reported a reduced return on net asset value.

The Guernsey-based closed-ended investment company...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 11:13


Domino’s Pizza Group names Nicola Frampton CEO after interim stint

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC on Tuesday confirmed Nicola Frampton as its permanent chief executive officer, following a period as interim boss since November.

Frampton, who previously...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 11:09


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