(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Friday said the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency recommended approval of Datroway for a form of breast cancer. Read More
(Alliance News) - Union Jack Oil PLC on Friday adjourned its annual general meeting, due to be held on Friday in the wake of a takeover offer by Reabold Resources PLC. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Friday, although markets largely disregarded the ongoing tense atmosphere around the Middle East conflict. Read More
Panther Securities PLC - Hertfordshire, England-based property investor - Completes the sale of its freehold warehouse on Padholme Road in Peterborough for around GBP3.3 million in cash to a local investor/developer. Says the 50,000 square foot property, which has been vacant since June 2025, was sold for around GBP250,000 above its current book value of GBP3.0 million. Notes the warehouse had previously been let at an annual rent of GBP345,000 and that it received a GBP500,000 premium in May 2024 to amend the lease by adding a rolling six-month break clause, which the tenant subsequently exercised. Says proceeds will initially be retained for future property investment opportunities. Read More
Next PLC - Leicester-based clothing and homewares retailer - Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Blanchard sells 18,012 shares at 14,802.22 pence each, worth approximately GBP2.7 million in total, on Thursday in London. Read More
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company founded in 1832 with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Managing Director, Investments Yuanmo Liu purchases 4,800 shares at between USD62.3 and USD62.4, worth USD299,312, on Wednesday in Singapore. Read More
(Alliance News) - Devolver Digital Inc on Friday said first-half trading was ahead of expectations, supported by strong game sales, and expressed confidence in its second-half release pipeline despite a slower-than-expected start for one of its latest titles. Read More
Tapir Holdings Ltd - strategic investment holding company listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange - On Thursday reports 2025 net income fell 87% to USD15.5 million from USD116.3 million a year earlier as total income dropped to USD3,478 from USD118.2 million. Says the decline reflected the absence of the one-off gains recorded in 2024 following its acquisition of a 10% stake in pan-African urban developer Rendeavour Holding Ltd, which it accounts for using the equity method. Share of associated income was USD16.4 million, compared with a USD1.7 million loss a year earlier. Cash at December 31 rose to USD660,000 from USD550,000. Total assets increased to USD261.3 million from USD212.0 million. Says its current sole investment remains its 10.0% stake in Rendeavour but intends to pursue additional investment opportunities across Africa in line with its investing policy. Read More
(Alliance News) - Zenith Energy Ltd on Friday said that the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes announced the final timeframe for post-hearing briefs and the delivery of the final award for claims launched against Tunisia. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Friday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Physiomics PLC on Friday said it "continues to make strong operational progress" but noted one-off costs from the dismissal of its previous board after a shareholder vote. Read More
ICFG Ltd - investment company established to acquire businesses focused on improving the delivery and use of financial services in Asia, formerly known as Fintech Asia Ltd - Reports 2025 pretax profit fell 51% to USD15.7 million from USD31.9 million, despite net interest income rising 31% to USD54.4 million and net operating income increasing 17% to USD56.8 million. Profit was weighed down by a USD16.0 million listing expense, a tripling of expected credit loss provisions and higher operating costs. Following publication of its audited annual report on Thursday, the company says it will apply to restore the listing and trading of its shares after a temporary suspension imposed in May, adding it remains committed to high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Read More
Prudential PLC - London-based insurer focused on Asia - Chair Douglas Flint purchases 12,000 shares at GBP9.86, worth GBP118,269 on Wednesday in London. Read More