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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Macfarlane profit to fall; capAI jumps

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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capAI PLC, up 33% at 0.49 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 10:26


Legal & General agrees private credit partnership deal with Blackstone

Legal & General Group PLC on Thursday announced a private credit partnership agreement with Blackstone Inc that it said will help address growing demand for...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 10:00


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Landsec and British Land

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan raises Antofagasta price target to 2,500 (2,400) pence - ’overweight’

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Goldman Sachs raises...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:48


Dr Martens maintains guidance as financial year starts steadily

Dr Martens PLC on Thursday left its guidance unchanged as it said its financial year has started in line with expectations.

The London-based bootmaker said it...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:41


DCC eyes annual operating profit growth as simplification progressing

DCC PLC on Thursday said it will continue to grow its customer base as it anticipates solid operating profit growth in its current financial year.

The...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:31


Vistry on track for profit increase as debt reduced faster than hoped

Vistry Group PLC on Thursday welcomed government plans on affordable housing and said it hopes expected interest rate cuts will boost the housing market in...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:31


Jupiter Fund to buy non-profit asset manager CCLA for £100 million

Jupiter Fund Management PLC on Thursday said it will acquire CCLA Investment Management Ltd for £100 million.

The London-based investment manager called it ‘a significant...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:29


PageGroup says tariff uncertainty putting off potential jobseekers

PageGroup PLC on Thursday said its gross profit decline worsened in the second quarter of the year amid ‘ongoing market and tariff-related uncertainty’.

The Surrey,...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:16


Merck & Co snaps up respiratory drug maker Verona for $10 billion

Merck & Co Inc on Wednesday said it has struck a deal to acquire Verona Pharma PLC, bolstering its respiratory diseases offering.

Merck will fork...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:06


Early market roundup: Miners power FTSE 100 to new record high

London’s FTSE 100 hit its best-ever level on Thursday, as investors shrugged off tariff worries amid optimism that an EU-US deal is close.

The FTSE...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 09:02


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