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Halma Share Price Fell 0.67% on the Rovers’ Acquisition for €85M
The Halma plc (LON: HLMA) share price fell 0.67% after announcing that it had acquired Rovers Medical Devices B.V. (Rovers). The company noted that Rovers is at the forefront of developing and producing specimen collection to
Aviva Shares Fell 1.25% After Acquiring Lloyd’s Probitas for £242M
The Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price fell 1.25% after announcing its strategic move into Lloyds's insurance market by purchasing Probitas for a sum of £242 million. This deal encompasses acquiring Probitas's comprehensive Lloy
Renalytix Share Price Soared 75% on an Unsolicited Takeover Offer
The Renalytix PLC (LON: RENX) share price soared 75% after announcing that it had received an unsolicited approach from a potential acquirer interested in purchasing all its outstanding shares. The company noted that the appr
Superdry Share Price Dropped 13.7% on PUSU Deadline Extension
The Superdry PLC (LON: SDRY) share price dropped 13.7% on the company's potential acquisition deadline extension. The fashion retailer Superdry has acknowledged that Julian Dunkerton, the company's Chief Executive Officer, ha
ITV Share Price Surged 15.9% on Selling BritBox Stake for £255M
The ITV plc (LON: ITV) share price surged by 15.9% after announcing the sale of its 50% ownership in BritBox International, a digital subscription streaming service, to BBC Studios, its partner in the joint venture. The trans
Pearson’s Share Price Rallied 5.44% on 2023 Preliminary Results
The Pearson plc (LON: PSON) share price rallied 5.44% after announcing its 2023 preliminary results. The report showcases a robust performance by the Group, with a notable 5% increase in underlying sales growth, once the impa
Rightmove Share Price Fell 5.79% Despite Its FY ’23 Profits Surge
The Rightmove Plc (LON: RMV) share price fell 5.79% after releasing its annual financial report for the year ended 31 December 2023. In 2023, the company witnessed a 10% increase in revenue, reaching £364.3 million, driven by
GSK Share Price Rose 1.43% on Boyd Zantac Lawsuit Settlement
The GSK plc (LON: GSK) share price rose 1.43% after confirming its decision to reach a confidential settlement with Boyd/Steenvoord, effectively resolving a lawsuit initiated in a California state court. This legal action, lo
British Airways Owner (IAG) Shares Rose 2.54% on FY23 Results
The International Consolidated Airlines Grp SA (LON: IAG) share price rose 2.54% after releasing its full-year earnings results for 2023. The company witnessed a notable increase in operating profit in 2023, supported by stro
Haleon Share Price Rallied 9.1% as Its FY ’23 Profits Soared High
The HALEON PLC (LON: HLN) share price rallied 9.1% after releasing its full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company reported that it experienced robust expansion, with organic growth observed across all
Ocado Shares Spiked 10.6%, Then Fell Back on Its FY ’23 Results
The Ocado Group PLC (LON: OCDO) share price spiked 10.6% after its final results for the 53 weeks ended on December 3, 2023. The company reported that its total revenue reached £2.8 billion, marking an increase of 9.9%. The g
Halfords’ Share Price Crashed 32.3% on Its FY24/25 Profit Warning
The Halfords Group plc (LON: HFD) share price crashed 32.3% after releasing its latest trading update for the 2024 financial year. The company delivered a surprise profit warning barely a month before the end of its financial
Just Eat Takeaway (JET) Shares Plunge 7.5% on FY 2023 Results
The Just Eat Takeaway.com NV (LON: JET) share price plunged 7.51% after its full-year 2023 earnings results were released. In 2023, the Group, excluding its North American operations, witnessed a resurgence in Gross Transacti
Aston Martin (AML) Shares Rose 5.9% on the Lower FY ’23 Losses
The Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC (LON: AML) share price rose 5.9% after releasing its full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The company successfully increased its wholesale volumes and revenues, m
Currys Share Price Spiked 9.19% After Rejecting The Second Offer
The Currys PLC (LON: CURY) share price spiked up 9.19% after the electronics retailer declined the second offer from Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited, valuing each outstanding share at 67p. The company’s board said that the revi
Smith & Nephew’s Shares Rallied 5.16% on Q4 and FY23 Results
The Smith & Nephew plc (LON: SN) share price rallied 5.16% after its Q4 and FY 2023 trading results were released. The company's fourth quarter showcased a revenue of $1,458 million, marking a 6.4% increase on an underlyi
Flutter Entertainment Share Price Rose 3.13% on a Rating Upgrade
The Flutter Entertainment PLC (LON: FLTR) share price rose 3.13% after the company received a rating upgrade from a Barclays Plc analyst. The company received a notable upgrade in its stock rating, moving from Equal Weight to
Croda International’s Share Price Fell 3.88% on FY23 Sales Decline
The Croda International Plc (LON: CRDA) share price fell 3.88% after its results for the year ended 31 December 2023 were released. The company reported that its 2023 financial performance was marked by extended destocking an
Abrdn Share Price Spiked 7.53% on Narrower FY 2023 Losses
The Abrdn PLC (LON: ABDN) spiked 7.53% after its full-year 2023 results were released. The investment firm’s net operating income decreased by 4% to £1,398 million due to the combination of outflows and unfavourable market co
Bunzl Share Price Dropped 5.53% Despite Upbeat FY 2023 Result
The Bunzl plc (LON: BNZL) share price dropped 5.53% after releasing its final results for the year ended 31 December 2023. Despite a slight revenue decline of 1.9% at constant exchange rates and a modest 0.4% dip, excluding t
Ceres Power Shares Spiked 14.8% on Hold Rating, but Later Fell
The Ceres Power Holdings plc (LON: CWR) spiked 14.8% earlier today on a hold rating from Jefferies before giving up all its gains later to trade in negative territory at the time of publishing. The move by Jefferies brings Ce
UK Housebuilders Stocks Fall on CMA’s Competition Investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed its extensive analysis of the housebuilding industry across England, Scotland, and Wales, issuing a comprehensive report. This report attributes the ongoing shortfall
Wincanton’s Share Price Rallied 11.6% on Final, Competing Offers
The Wincanton plc (LON: WIN) share price rallied 11.6% after announcing that it had agreed to a final and improved cash offer for all its outstanding shares with CEVA Logistics UK Rose Limited (Bidco), a wholly-owned subsidia