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Vertu Motors cuts dividend as profit falls amid weak UK car market

Vertu Motors PLC said profit declined in its recent financial year, amid challenging conditions from a weak new car retail market and pressures from the...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 13:09


Afarak reports lower South African mine activity amid wet weather

Afarak Group SE on Wednesday said its production in the first quarter was 15% higher than last year, despite decreased activity in South Africa.

Afarak is...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 13:05


Amaroq Minerals hails ‘significant’ progress as loss narrows

Amaroq Minerals Ltd on Wednesday said its net loss narrowed in the first quarter amid a foreign exchange gain as it reported ‘significant operational progress’...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 12:22


Conduit names Eckert as permanent CEO, reports growth in all divisions

Conduit Holdings Ltd traded higher on Wednesday after it announced plans for an up to $50 million buyback, and said both gross premiums written and...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 12:20


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 flat; Paris and Frankfurt in red

London’s blue chip index continued to outperform its peers in Paris and Frankfurt at Wednesday midday, on a day filled with first quarter updates and...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:58


Pershing Square chief leaves Universal Music chair for Howard Hughes

Pershing Square Holdings Ltd on Wednesday said Founder & Chief Executive Officer Bill Ackman has resigned from the board of Universal Music Group NV.

Pershing Square,...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:49


Victorian Plumbing shares slump as profit falls despite order growth

Victorian Plumbing Group PLC shares fell on Wednesday as pretax profit fell despite revenue and order growth, as it set out plans to resurrect the...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:49


Savills hails ‘significantly improved’ underlying pipeline; revenue up

Savills PLC on Wednesday said most prime residential markets remained resilient in the first quarter of 2025, and it is confident in its outlook.

The London-based...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:41


UK government urged to reassess reliance on US for security

The UK cannot afford to adopt an ‘ostrich strategy’ as the US withdraws from guaranteeing European security, the chair of a parliamentary committee has warned.

Matt...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:17


H&T Group accepts £297 million offer from US-based FirstCash

Shares in H&T Group PLC soared on Wednesday after it accepted a cash takeover offer from FirstCash Holdings Inc.

The Surrey-based pawnbrokers’ chain and jewellery retailer...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 11:08


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