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Peel Hunt expects full-year revenue and profit to top City forecasts

Peel Hunt Ltd on Tuesday said it expects to deliver full year revenue and profit that are ‘materially’ ahead of market expectations.

The London-based investment bank...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 13:19


UPDATE: Unilever confirms McCormick foods deal for $44.8 billion

Unilever PLC on Tuesday confirmed it has agreed to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company Inc, creating a $20 billion revenue ‘global flavour...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 13:17


Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon lifts final dividend but lags benchmark

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC on Tuesday reported a rise in net asset value and increased its dividend, though it continued to underperform its benchmark...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 13:12


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


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