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Capital Gearing Trust asset value grows amid 1970s-style ‘stagflation’

Capital Gearing Trust PLC on Thursday reported net asset value growth in financial 2026, and affirmed its investment strategy amid the pressures of ‘a stagflationary...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:58


S4 Capital backs outlook despite client caution and market uncertainty

S4 Capital PLC on Thursday said market conditions in the first five months of 2026 have remained ‘challenging’, but that trading has been in line...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:45


Demand for EVs sparks strongest May for UK new car sales since 2019

A boost in demand for electric vehicles drove the UK’s new car market to its strongest May sales performance since before the coronavirus pandemic, new...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:33


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman likes Autotrader, neutral on Rightmove

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

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FTSE 100

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Goldman Sachs starts Rightmove with ’neutral’ - price target 516 pence

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Goldman Sachs starts...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:24


Early market roundup: Stocks mixed as eyes on Middle East talks

Stock prices in London were mixed on Thursday morning ahead of UK construction activity data, as Middle East talks were the main focus impacting investor...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:18


Hg plans to raise interest in ‘materially’ undervalued HgCapital Trust

HgCapital Trust PLC on Thursday said manager Hg intends to increase its strategic investment in the trust over the medium term.

Hg believes that the current...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:16


IN BRIEF: Lion Finance deputy CEO sells £700,000 in shares

Lion Finance Group PLC - Tbilisi-based lender in Georgia and Armenia, formerly known as Bank of Georgia - Zurab Kokosadze, deputy chief executive officer for...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 08:59


CMC Markets gives bullish outlook as reaches ‘key inflection point’

CMC Markets PLC on Thursday said the next 12 months are expected to be a ‘defining’ period for the group, as it forecast operating income...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 08:40


Mitie raises payout though annual profit slips on exceptional costs

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday posted lower profit in financial 2026, partly due to exceptional costs, but nonetheless hiked its shareholder payout.

The London-based outsourcing...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 08:35


IN BRIEF: CT UK High Income Trust has 18% total return as chair exits

CT UK High Income Trust PLC - invests in UK equities for income with opportunity for capital growth and managed by David Moss of Columbia...

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 08:01


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