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Director dealings: Franchise Brands director raises stake

31st Mar 2025 15:42

(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands revealed on Monday that non-executive director Louise George had acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the multi-brand franchise business.

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Gold price tops $3,100 as trade war fears prompt flight to safety

31st Mar 2025 15:37

(Sharecast News) - A continued flight for safety was propping up gold prices once again on Monday, with the price of the yellow metal topping $3,100 an ounce for the first time amid an escalating trade war.

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Invinity starts 2025 in line with expectations

31st Mar 2025 15:07

(Sharecast News) - Invinity Energy Systems confirmed on Monday that trading for the start of 2025 was in line with expectations, underpinned by recent commercial progress and confirmation that its flagship LODES project in the UK had secured final approval to proceed.

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Tertiary Minerals reports drilling progress at Konkola West

31st Mar 2025 14:59

(Sharecast News) - Tertiary Minerals updated the market on drilling activity at its Konkola West Copper Project in Zambia on Monday, where it said project partner KoBold Metals was progressing a two-hole drill programme under its earn-in agreement.

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Smarttech247 extends contract with major Irish hospital

31st Mar 2025 14:43

(Sharecast News) - Smarttech247 announced a significant contract extension with an unnamed major hospital in Ireland on Monday, valued at about €0.5m over four years.

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US open: Stocks lower as Trump's tariffs remain firmly in focus

31st Mar 2025 14:28

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Monday as market participants patiently awaited clarity on Donald Trump's planned tariff measures.

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FTSE 250 movers: Aston Martin motors; Pets at Home tumbles

31st Mar 2025 14:13

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,474.38 -1.97%

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Mr Cooper shares jump on $9bn takeover offer from Rocket

31st Mar 2025 14:12

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Mr Cooper surged in pre-market trade on Monday after fintech platform Rocket Companies launched a $9.4bn takeover offer for the American mortgage company.

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LPL Financial to buy Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7bn

31st Mar 2025 14:01

(Sharecast News) - Wealth management company LPL Financial Holdings said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Commonwealth Financial Network, the largest independently-owned wealth management firm in the US, for around $2.7bn.

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ITM Power enters partnership with Deutsche Bahn

31st Mar 2025 14:00

(Sharecast News) - ITM Power announced on Monday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany's federal railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, to collaborate on the development and deployment of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, with a focus on green hydrogen and related technologies.

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Revenue rises, profit falls for Bioventix

31st Mar 2025 13:56

(Sharecast News) - Bioventix reported a marginal rise in revenue for the six months ended 31 December on Monday, with profit before tax dipping slightly due to higher research and development expenditure.

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FTSE 100 movers: Defensives gain, cyclicals fall amid Trump tariff woes

31st Mar 2025 13:55

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.2% at 8,556.00 in afternoon trade on Monday.

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Chicago PMI hits 17-month high in March

31st Mar 2025 13:43

(Sharecast News) - The downturn in business conditions across the wider Chicago area unexpectedly slowed in March, according to a survey out on Monday from the Institute for Supply Management, with a key measure of activity hitting a 17-month high.

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Apple fined EUR 150m in France over app tracking feature

31st Mar 2025 13:43

(Sharecast News) - France's competition watchdog fined Apple €150m on Monday, for abusing its dominant position in mobile app advertising through its 'App Tracking Transparency' (ATT) tool, which has been in place since 2021.

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Caledonia Mining reports record profitability

31st Mar 2025 13:42

(Sharecast News) - Caledonia Mining reported record profitability for 2024 on Monday, underpinned by higher gold prices, stable production from its flagship Blanket Mine, and cost efficiencies.

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