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Rio Tinto Group and Amazon Web Services have agreed that AWS will be the first customer for Rio Tinto's low carbon copper produced using its Nuton bioleaching technology. The deal introduces Nuton copper into commercial use, with AWS planning to use the material in support of its sustainability goals in cloud and data center operations. Rio Tinto will also use AWS tools to help refine and scale the Nuton bioleaching process. For investors watching Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO), this news sits...

Why Lloyds Banking Group is on investor watchlists today Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) has drawn fresh interest after recent share price gains over the month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Lloyds Banking Group. Recent trading has been strong, with a 1 day share price return of 3.32% and a 90 day share price return of 22.31%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 83.53% and 5 year total...

Glencore subsidiary agrees a five year lithium hydroxide offtake deal with Alkemy Capital Investments' planned Teesside refinery in the UK. The agreement secures battery grade lithium chemicals supply for Glencore, targeting customers across the UK and wider European battery sector. The move expands Glencore's role in the battery raw materials chain as demand grows for materials linked to EVs and energy storage. For investors watching LSE:GLEN, this new offtake deal comes with the shares...

Fresnillo (LSE:FRES) has cut its 2025 production guidance after reporting lower silver and gold output. The company links the change to operational adjustments at its Fresnillo mine that are affecting ore processing and grade. The updated guidance reflects a response to current mine performance rather than external market factors. The move comes with Fresnillo shares at around £37.02, after a sharp 11.2% decline over the past week but a gain of 11.0% over the past month. Over longer...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Edward Spurrier, the Independent Non-Executive...

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Anyone interested in RWS Holdings plc ( LON:RWS ) should probably be aware that the CEO & Executive Director, Benjamin...

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Transense Technologies plc ( LON:TRT ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 47% after a relatively good period...

Jersey Electricity plc's ( LON:JEL ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 13th of March to £0.126, with...

While Greggs plc ( LON:GRG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price rise of...

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Potential NCC Group plc ( LON:NCC ) shareholders may wish to note that the Non-Executive Chairman, Christopher Michael...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 32.9x Spirax Group plc ( LON:SPX ) may be sending very bearish signals at...

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...

3i Group plc ( LON:III ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the CEO & Member of Board...

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With no single headline event driving Barclays (LSE:BARC) today, the stock’s recent performance and fundamentals take center stage. This includes a £4.86 last close and £26.02b in reported revenue. See our latest analysis for Barclays. At a £4.862 share price, Barclays has seen momentum build recently, with a 19.46% 3 month share price return and a 68.05% 1 year total shareholder return that underline how sentiment around its risk and growth profile has shifted. If Barclays has caught your...

AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) has announced a $15b investment in China focused on R&D and manufacturing. The plan includes building end to end cell therapy capabilities and expanding local partnerships with Chinese and UK institutions. The company has also agreed a new partnership with CSPC Pharmaceuticals to develop obesity and diabetes treatments using AI driven discovery and once monthly dosing platforms. AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical group focused on oncology, cardiovascular, renal,...

Diageo, listed as LSE:DGE, is exploring a sale of its stake in IPL champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Global private equity firms including Blackstone, Temasek, Advent International, PAG and Carlyle are reported to be interested in the stake. The process points to a potential shift in the ownership of one of cricket's highest profile franchises. For investors following Diageo at a current share price of £16.38, the possible exit from Royal Challengers Bengaluru comes after a challenging...

HSBC Holdings adopted a strongly pro risk stance, urging investors to take maximum overweight positions in risk assets. According to the bank, key areas of focus include equities, high yield credit, emerging market debt and gold. At the same time, HSBC's chief precious metals analyst highlighted heightened gold volatility linked to ongoing geopolitical concerns. LSE:HSBA is drawing attention with its assertive positioning on risk assets while its shares trade around £12.7. The stock has...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index slipping due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. Despite these broader market fluctuations, there are still opportunities for investors to explore within specific segments. Penny stocks, a term that may seem outdated but remains relevant, refer to smaller or newer companies that can offer growth potential at lower price points when supported by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

BP (LSE:BP) has launched a digital coupon program for consumer packaged goods funded by manufacturers. The program is delivered through BP’s Earnify app in partnership with Inmar Intelligence and Axonet. This rollout introduces mobile, manufacturer-funded coupons to the convenience and fuel channel for the first time. For BP, which runs a large global network of fuel and convenience sites, the move adds a new digital layer to its retail offer. Convenience and fuel retailers have been...

Lloyds Banking Group reported higher than expected annual profits and increased planned shareholder returns. The group announced larger share buybacks and dividends alongside its latest full year results. Its Bank of Scotland subsidiary was fined for breaching Russian sanctions, raising regulatory and governance questions. Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY), trading at £1.0545, is pairing stronger financial results with a bigger capital return plan. This combination is likely to attract...