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Lunchtime market roundup: UK leads manufacturing growth, eurozone dips

London traders absorbed positive data for UK manufacturing on Friday, ahead of the eurozone, as Ukraine-Russia tension continued to cloud the macroeconomic backdrop.

The FTSE 100...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 12:21


Tap Global chief financial officer steps down despite loss narrowing

Tap Global Group PLC on Friday said its chief financial officer will step down, despite the company reporting a narrowed full-year loss and revenue growth.

Shares...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 12:16


Seeing Machines shares rise as establishes self-driving focused unit

Seeing Machines Ltd on Friday said it has established a dedicated Future Mobility Group, as it looks to deepen its engagement with autonomous vehicle programmes...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 12:08


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 5 January 
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Tuesday 6 January 
Next PLCtrading statement
Wednesday 7 January 

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 11:48


IN BRIEF: John Wood completes RWG interest sale to Siemens Energy

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based oilfield services and engineering consulting firm - Completes sale of its 50% stake in RWG Repair & Overhauls...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 11:39


PRESS: Spire Healthcare sets deadline for takeover interest

Spire Healthcare Group PLC has provided a deadline for potential acquirers of the company to set out their takeover interest, Sky News reported on Thursday....

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 11:33


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Tap Global narrows annual loss

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Boku Inc, up 6.0% at 222.5 pence, 12-month range 148.5p-249p. Launches...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 11:20


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: M&P sells its entire stake in Seplat

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Seplat Energy PLC, up 4.1% at 295.75 pence,...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 11:15


IN BRIEF: BATM Advanced Communications completes AMS sale to founder

BATM Advanced Communications Ltd - Israel-based provider of network infrastructure, cybersecurity and diagnostic technologies - Completes the disposal of AMS 2000 Trading Impex SRL, a...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 11:04


UK manufacturing PMI hits 15-month high as output and orders rise

UK manufacturing showed further signs of stabilisation at the end of 2025, with output and new orders edging higher and the sector recording its strongest...

Fri, 02/01/2026 - 10:07


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