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London close: Stocks mixed with tariffs, corporate updates in focus
London stocks ended Thursday on a mixed note, with the top-flight index in the red as weak corporate earnings and ex-dividend trading weighed.
Rolls-Royce CEO's pay drops by almost £10m
Rolls-Royce chief executive officer Tufan Erginbilgic saw his pay package drop by nearly £10m in 2024, it emerged on Thursday, despite leading the company through a dramatic financial turnaround.
Nativo inks option deal to possibly re-mine Peru tailings deposit
Nativo Resources announced on Thursday that it has signed an option agreement through its 50%-owned Peruvian joint venture, Boku Resources SAC, to evaluate the potential recovery of gold and silver from the Toma La Mano tailings deposit in Peru.
Northern Bear set to end year ahead of market expectations
Northern Bear said in an update on Thursday that it expects EBIT for the financial year ending 31 March to exceed market expectations, with a projected range of £3. 15m to £3. 45m.
Ilika reaches fresh milestone in solid-state battery development
Ilika announced on Thursday that it has achieved a key milestone in the development of its solid-state battery technology, successfully prototyping a 50Ah Goliath electric vehicle (EV) battery.
Kroger beats Q4 expectations, but 2025 guidance disappoints
Kroger reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations on Thursday, although America’s largest grocer also delivered full-year 2025 guidance that came in slightly below analyst forecasts.
Mkango reports progress at Tyseley facility
Mkango Resources reported significant progress in the construction of its rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing facility at Tyseley Energy Park in the UK on Thursday.
Endeavour Mining reports strong 2024 as it continues share buybacks
Endeavour Mining reported a strong 2024 on Thursday, delivering record free cash flow and increasing reserves while improving its leverage ratio.
Grafton Group profit tops analyst forecasts
Grafton Group reported an adjusted operating profit that slightly exceeded analysts' expectations on Thursday, despite a decline from the prior year. #.
Asia report: Markets rise as Trump delays certain tariffs
Asia-Pacific markets largely advanced on Thursday following US president Donald Trump’s decision to postpone tariffs on certain automakers.
Lancashire flags possibility of further disasters after tough year
Lancashire Holdings reported a profit after tax of $321. 3m in its 2024 final results on Thursday, and a 23. 4% increase in diluted book value per share.
Volume growth, self-help drive revenue improvement for Elementis
Elementis reported a 3% rise in revenue in its preliminary results on Thursday, to $738m, supported by volume growth and self-help initiatives.
Spire Healthcare posts full-year growth, warns of looming labour cost rises
Spire Healthcare reported an 11. 2% rise in full-year revenue in its final results on Thursday, to £1. 51bn, as adjusted EBITDA increased 11. 1% to £260m, although it warned of looming headwinds from upcoming increases to wages and National Insurance.
Informa reports solid year as it pivots to more profitable markets
Informa reported a solid set of financial results for 2024 on Thursday, delivering double-digit revenue and profit growth alongside record free cash flow.
Melrose reports strong 2024, outlines five-year targets
GKN owner Melrose Industries reported a strong 2024 financial performance on Thursday, with revenue rising 11% to £3. 47bn and adjusted operating profit increasing 38% to £566m.
PageGroup profits slump, Endeavour Mining reports strong year
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 56 points higher on Thursday, having closed down 0. 04% on Wednesday at 8,755. 84.