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Videndum shares tank as earnings fall sharply on tariff fears
"Group revenues were weaker in [the second quarter of] 2025 than the board's expectations at the time of the [2024] results in April 2025. However, much of the adjusted operating profit impact caused ...
Ferrexpo swings to loss as production falls on VAT refund suspension
The Ukrainian tax authorities in March decided to suspend refunds of VAT at its two main operating subsidiaries, Ferrexpo Poltava Mining and Ferrexpo Yeristovo Mining. This resulted in lower liquidity ...
THG to post decline in half-year earnings; agrees Claremont disposal
(Alliance News) - THG PLC on Wednesday announced it has agreed to sell its flavourings brand Claremont Ingredients, as the business expects to post a double-digit decline in earnings for the first ...
DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Vistry CEO Fitzgerald buys GBP500,000 in shares
Vistry Group PLC - Kent-based housebuilder - Executive Chair & Chief Executive Officer Greg Fitzgerald buys 84,068 shares at GBP5.90, worth GBP496,265, on Tuesday this week. He now has 1.3 million ...
UK PM defends handling of economy but declines to rule out tax hikes
It comes after experts said weaker-than-expected recent economic activity, U-turns on welfare cuts and forecast-beating borrowing mean Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules by GBP41.2 ...
London midday: Stocks stay up as Hiscox surges on results; construction data in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as investors sank their teeth into another barrage of earnings and mulled the latest reading on the UK construction ...
PHP says Assura offer acceptances up shy of 3% as deadline nears
Under the terms of the increased PHP offer, Assura shareholders will receive 0.3865 of a new PHP share and 12.5 pence in cash. Also, Assura shareholders are entitled to receive or retain a quarterly ...
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks muted amid hopes for US-China trade deal
(Alliance News) - European stocks were muted at midday on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump approaches a trade deal with China and after UK construction figures came in weaker than expected.
Smithson Investment Trust beats index in 1st half but discount widens
The trust, founded by stock picker Terry Smith, makes long-term investments in a portfolio of 25 to 40 small and mid sized listed companies globally. Its benchmark is the MSCI World SMID index.
4imprint half year profit creeps higher in "challenging" environment
Gross margins remained strong as the product cost impact from tariffs did not significantly materialise in the first half of the year, 4imprint said. Basic earnings per share improved 1.6% to 197.4 US ...
Pershing Square Holdings secures fee reduction in voting rights deal
(Alliance News) - Pershing Square Holdings Ltd on Wednesday said its investment manager had agreed to lower fees, in exchange for sole voting rights on an investment in Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
UPDATE: Glencore confirms it won't seek US primary stock listing
(Alliance News) - Glencore PLC on Wednesday confirmed that it won't be seeking a primary share listing in the US, keeping its listings in London and Johannesburg.