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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Kelso invests in Saga; Liontrust falls

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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RC365 Holding PLC, up 31% at 1.90 pence,...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:02


UK new car market tops two million in 2025 as EV uptake rises

UK new car registrations rose above two million in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, as growth in electric vehicle sales helped lift...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:00


IN BRIEF: Rank CFO to take temporary charge as CEO O’Reilly steps down

Rank Group PLC - Maidenhead, England-based owner of Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo - Says Chief Executive Officer John O’Reilly, ‘following discussions with the board’,...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:58


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises Diageo; BofA cuts JD Sports Fashion

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

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FTSE 100

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RBC raises Diageo to ’outperform’ (sector perform) - price target 2,000 pence

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Bernstein cuts...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:40


Shoppers buy more as UK grocery price inflation slows - Worldpanel

Easing grocery price inflation allowed UK shoppers to spend an average of £476 at the supermarket in December – up £15 on a year before,...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:21


Early market roundup: Stocks rise as Next reports festive boost

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Monday, buoyed by Next, which raises guidance following better-than-expected sales over the Christmas period.

The FTSE 100 index...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:14


Next raises outlook again after better-than-hoped UK Christmas sales

Next PLC on Tuesday said UK sales and growth in its international business surpassed expectations, as it lifted profit guidance for the fifth time this...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 08:57


TRADING UPDATES: Connecting Excellence launches bitcoin bond programme

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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Astrid Intelligence PLC - London-based company...

Mon, 05/01/2026 - 21:39


Goldman Sachs closes Industry Ventures acquisition

Goldman Sachs Group Inc on Monday said it has closed the acquisition of Industry Ventures for a transaction consideration of $665 million in cash and...

Mon, 05/01/2026 - 17:27


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 over 10,000, boosted by defence stocks

The FTSE 100 climbed above the 10,000 mark for the first time on Monday despite uncertainty arising from the overthrow of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro...

Mon, 05/01/2026 - 17:12


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