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Topps Tiles delivers fifth consecutive quarter of LFL sales growth

Topps Tiles PLC on Wednesday said its revenue growth outperformed the market in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year.

The Leicestershire-based tile retailer...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:11


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg raises Vodafone; Barclays cuts Hikma

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

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FTSE 100

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Berenberg raises Vodafone to ’buy’ (hold) - price target 119 (82) pence

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Morgan Stanley...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:04


Early market roundup: FTSE dips from record as oil majors weigh

Stock prices in London opened lower on Wednesday after the blue-chip index pulled back from a record closing high, with falling crude prices undermining oil...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 09:13


Kingspan cancels plans for Advnsys IPO to maximise shareholder value

Kingspan Group PLC on Wednesday said it plans to retain ownership of its advanced building systems unit Advnsys, cancelling plans for a proposed initial public...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 09:03


Reckitt confirms £1.6 billion special dividend after sale completion

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Wednesday confirmed it intends to return around £1.6 billion to shareholders through a special dividend following the completion of the...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 08:22


IN BRIEF: Great Portland buys West End building for £51 million

Great Portland Estates PLC - London-based commercial real estate developer and landlord - Acquires new 155-year leasehold interest in 10 South Crescent, WC1 for £51...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 08:21


TRADING UPDATES: Zanaga Iron Ore’s posts positive workstream results

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

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Zanaga Iron Ore Company Ltd -...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 20:17


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Unicorn Mineral Chair buys £56,000 worth shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Unicorn Mineral...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 20:13


Quantum Data Energy’s Pyebridge power asset posts record output in 2025

Quantum Data Energy PLC on Tuesday said its Pyebridge flexible generation asset delivered record electricity output and revenues in 2025, driven by strong demand for...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 17:23


Late market roundup: Retail and drug stocks boost FTSE 100 to new high

Pharmaceutical firms GSK and AstraZeneca and grocers such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s helped the FTSE 100 reach another high on Tuesday, as Next impressed with...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 17:13


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