Industrials

Companies involved in the manufacture of machinery, hand‑held tools and industrial products. The sector also includes aerospace and defence contractors and firms providing transportation services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Rolls‑Royce Holdings plc, BAE Systems plc, GKN plc, Smiths Group plc, Weir Group plc and FirstGroup plc.

Rentokil Initial Plc reports challenging year, with lower profits and margins

Rentokil Initial Plc (LON:RTO) has released its 2024 Preliminary Results, revealing a challenging year with lower profits and significant strategic developments...

March 6, 2025

Weir Group Plc to acquire leading mining software solutions business, Micromine

Weir Group plc is set to revolutionize mining software with its £657m acquisition of Micromine, enhancing operational efficiency and growth in the industry...

February 28, 2025

Avation generates improved revenue, EBITDA and operating profit in half year results

Avation PLC announces strong financial growth, unveils new Airbus A320 acquisition set to diversify its fleet with high-credit airline Etihad...

February 25, 2025

Avation signs $85 million expandable portfolio financing facility

Avation Plc secures an $85M portfolio financing facility, enhancing cash flow and financial strength by refinancing aircraft with future flexibility...

February 14, 2025

RELX Plc appoints Andy Halford as a Non-Executive Director

RELX Plc appoints Andy Halford as Non-Executive Director, effective April 2025, following Robert MacLeod's retirement from the board...

February 13, 2025

Avation to publish Interim Results on 25th February 2025

Avation Plc (LON:AVAP) announces upcoming interim results release and investor call for February 25, 2025, detailing six-month performance...

February 13, 2025

Experian Plc appoints Eduardo Vassimon an independent Non-Executive Director

Experian plc appoints Eduardo Vassimon as a new independent Non-Executive Director, enhancing its Board with his extensive financial expertise...

February 12, 2025

Smiths Group Plc strategy shift to enhance shareholder value

Smiths Group Plc is set to enhance shareholder returns by focusing on its core businesses, John Crane and Flex-Tek, while divesting Smiths Interconnect...

January 31, 2025

Rentokil Initial Plc FY 2024 results in line with expectations

Rentokil Initial reports strong Q4 2024 performance with 3.0% organic revenue growth. Brad Paulsen to step down, Alain Moffroid named interim CEO...

January 28, 2025

easyJet Plc achieves 52% YoY improvement in Q1 2024 performance

easyJet Plc's Q1 2024 trading update shows a 52% YoY performance boost, with higher passenger growth and reduced headline losses, supporting future profit targets...

January 22, 2025

Avation confirms lease continuation with Philippine Airlines until 2029

Avation PLC confirms Philippine Airlines' Boeing 777-300ER lease will continue until December 2029, providing certainty on lease economics and rent...

January 20, 2025

Diploma Plc hosting conference call for analysts and investors this morning

Diploma Plc (LON:DPLM) reports strong Q1 performance with 12% revenue growth and a 7% organic increase, maintaining strong operating margins...

January 15, 2025

Experian Plc deliver another strong quarter of growth in Q3

Experian plc shows robust Q3 2024 growth, reporting an 8% revenue increase at constant exchange rates, driven by strong North American performance...

January 15, 2025

Smiths Group Plc appoints Julian Fagge as CFO, to succeed Clare Scherrer

Smiths Group plc appoints Julian Fagge as new CFO, succeeding Clare Scherrer, as they announce an upgrade in their FY2025 growth forecast...

January 14, 2025

Halma Plc CFO Steve Gunning to retire, Carole Cran appointed as CFO Designate

Halma plc announces CFO transition with Steve Gunning retiring in 2025 and Carole Cran stepping in, continuing the company's growth strategy...

January 8, 2025

easyJet Plc Non-Executive Director Moni Mannings OBE to step down

easyJet plc announces leadership updates as Moni Mannings steps down. Julie Chakraverty joins the Board, enhancing tech and financial expertise...

January 7, 2025

Tim Cobbold named Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike

Tim Cobbold becomes Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike. Cobbold will lead Board initiatives and engage with shareholders to drive growth...

January 2, 2025

Avation reports strong performance with fleet expansion and financial progress

Avation PLC holds its AGM today in Singapore, highlighting robust aviation market growth, fleet updates, and strategic financial maneuvers for investors...

December 19, 2024

Avation concludes share buyback

Avation PLC completes a strategic repurchase of 7.8 million shares, enhancing shareholder value and optimizing capital structure through buyback...

December 18, 2024

Ashtead Group initiates $1.5 billion share buyback programme

Ashtead Group plc announces a $1.5bn share buyback arrangement with Barclays Bank, aiming to reduce share capital within 18 months...

December 11, 2024

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Savannah Resources Corporate Presentation August 2020, with David Archer

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Real Estate Credit Investments: Opportunities, risks and market trends

5 March 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals: Kiln commissioning & production update (LON:FRG)

5 March 2025

EDX Medical’s Prof. Chris Evans on Prostate Cancer Breakthrough & Future Plans (AQSE:EDX)

5 March 2025

Apax Global Alpha’s Rising Deal Activity and Investment Outlook (LON:APAX)

20 February 2025

ICG Enterprise Trust: Capital allocation, returns and buybacks (LON:ICGT)

20 February 2025

Hardman & Co

Arbuthnot Banking Group 1H’25 results: Growing where it wants to

30 July 2025

ICG Enterprise Trust Investor Seminar 2025: Resilience and Growth

2 July 2025

Volta Finance: Volatility put into context

25 June 2025

ICG Enterprise Trust: Investing in resilience, delivering growth

22 May 2025

Green News

Ilika plc Stereax Micro Batteries Enter Production with Customer Deliveries on the Horizon (Video)

18 August 2025

Drax Group appoints former Shell Executive Frank Lemmink as CFO

1 July 2025

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BrokerTalk

Touchstone Exploration’s Reserves Update Aligns with Strategy – Shore Capital

6 March 2025

Diversified Energy Company Expands Operations with Strategic Acquisition – Cavendish

4 March 2025

Drax Positioned for Growth in a Clean Power 2030 Future – Aquaicity Ltd

4 March 2025

Valeura Energy Strong Growth Potential Backed by Production Boost – Auctus Advisors

4 March 2025

itim Group’s Strong FY24 Performance Sparks Upgraded Forecasts – Zeus Capital

28 February 2025

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UK Broker Ratings

XPS Pensions Group (XPS.L): A Steady Performer with Promising Upside Potential

22 August 2025

Zigup Plc (ZIG.L): High Dividend Yield and Promising Target Price Signal Investment Potential

22 August 2025

TwentyFour Income Ord” (TFIF.L): Navigating Market Volatility with a Defensive Stance

22 August 2025

Trustpilot Group PLC (TRST.L): A Tech Sector Contender with Compelling Growth Prospects

22 August 2025

W.A.G PAYMENT SOLUTIONS PLC ORD (WPS.L): A Tech-Driven Play in the Commercial Transport Sector

22 August 2025

Industrials

Rentokil Initial Plc reports challenging year, with lower profits and margins

Rentokil Initial Plc (LON:RTO) has released its 2024 Preliminary Results, revealing a challenging year with lower profits and significant strategic developments...

March 6, 2025

Weir Group Plc to acquire leading mining software solutions business, Micromine

Weir Group plc is set to revolutionize mining software with its £657m acquisition of Micromine, enhancing operational efficiency and growth in the industry...

February 28, 2025

Avation generates improved revenue, EBITDA and operating profit in half year results

Avation PLC announces strong financial growth, unveils new Airbus A320 acquisition set to diversify its fleet with high-credit airline Etihad...

February 25, 2025

Avation signs $85 million expandable portfolio financing facility

Avation Plc secures an $85M portfolio financing facility, enhancing cash flow and financial strength by refinancing aircraft with future flexibility...

February 14, 2025

RELX Plc appoints Andy Halford as a Non-Executive Director

RELX Plc appoints Andy Halford as Non-Executive Director, effective April 2025, following Robert MacLeod's retirement from the board...

February 13, 2025

Avation to publish Interim Results on 25th February 2025

Avation Plc (LON:AVAP) announces upcoming interim results release and investor call for February 25, 2025, detailing six-month performance...

February 13, 2025

Experian Plc appoints Eduardo Vassimon an independent Non-Executive Director

Experian plc appoints Eduardo Vassimon as a new independent Non-Executive Director, enhancing its Board with his extensive financial expertise...

February 12, 2025

Smiths Group Plc strategy shift to enhance shareholder value

Smiths Group Plc is set to enhance shareholder returns by focusing on its core businesses, John Crane and Flex-Tek, while divesting Smiths Interconnect...

January 31, 2025

Rentokil Initial Plc FY 2024 results in line with expectations

Rentokil Initial reports strong Q4 2024 performance with 3.0% organic revenue growth. Brad Paulsen to step down, Alain Moffroid named interim CEO...

January 28, 2025

easyJet Plc achieves 52% YoY improvement in Q1 2024 performance

easyJet Plc's Q1 2024 trading update shows a 52% YoY performance boost, with higher passenger growth and reduced headline losses, supporting future profit targets...

January 22, 2025

Avation confirms lease continuation with Philippine Airlines until 2029

Avation PLC confirms Philippine Airlines' Boeing 777-300ER lease will continue until December 2029, providing certainty on lease economics and rent...

January 20, 2025

Diploma Plc hosting conference call for analysts and investors this morning

Diploma Plc (LON:DPLM) reports strong Q1 performance with 12% revenue growth and a 7% organic increase, maintaining strong operating margins...

January 15, 2025

Experian Plc deliver another strong quarter of growth in Q3

Experian plc shows robust Q3 2024 growth, reporting an 8% revenue increase at constant exchange rates, driven by strong North American performance...

January 15, 2025

Smiths Group Plc appoints Julian Fagge as CFO, to succeed Clare Scherrer

Smiths Group plc appoints Julian Fagge as new CFO, succeeding Clare Scherrer, as they announce an upgrade in their FY2025 growth forecast...

January 14, 2025

Halma Plc CFO Steve Gunning to retire, Carole Cran appointed as CFO Designate

Halma plc announces CFO transition with Steve Gunning retiring in 2025 and Carole Cran stepping in, continuing the company's growth strategy...

January 8, 2025

easyJet Plc Non-Executive Director Moni Mannings OBE to step down

easyJet plc announces leadership updates as Moni Mannings steps down. Julie Chakraverty joins the Board, enhancing tech and financial expertise...

January 7, 2025

Tim Cobbold named Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike

Tim Cobbold becomes Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike. Cobbold will lead Board initiatives and engage with shareholders to drive growth...

January 2, 2025

Avation reports strong performance with fleet expansion and financial progress

Avation PLC holds its AGM today in Singapore, highlighting robust aviation market growth, fleet updates, and strategic financial maneuvers for investors...