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Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (LSE:BHL) announced the signing of a binding and definitive “Option toJoint Venture” agreement with Kennecott Exploration Inc. (KEX), a subsidiary of the Rio Tinto Mining Group. The agreement outlines the commercial terms under which Bradda Head may earn a majority …

Kitwave Group plc (LSE:KITW) announced a recommended all-cashacquisitionby Kite UK Bidco Limited, a newly incorporated entity indirectly owned by funds managed or advised by OEP Capital Advisers, L.P. The transaction will be implemented through a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies …

Berenberg has assigned a buy rating on The Weir Group PLC (LSE:WEIR), Halma plc (LSE:HLMA) and Admiral Group plc (ASX:ADM). The brokerage set a price target ofGBX 3,650for Weir,GBX 4,200for Halma, andGBX 4,000for Admiral. These targets might follow recent business announcements and ongoing portfolio …

Associated British Foods plc (LSE:ABF) shares was traded at GBX 1,881.00 at the time of wring on 22 January 2026, gaining 1.13%, on the day. The move followed the company’s trading update covering the 16 weeks to 3 January 2026, issued in line with …

JD Sports Fashion PLC (LSE:JD) shares are trading at GBP 80.00, up 2.20%. Analysts have set a consensus target price of GBP 104.73, suggesting a potential upside of around 30.7% from current levels. EODHD/Others data reports a projected long-term growth (LTG) of 4.5%, reflecting …

Ilika plc (LSE:IKA), a UK-based developer of solid state battery technology, announced that it has secured its firstrevenue-generating purchase order from Cirtec Medical for the supply of Stereax electrodes. The order follows approximately two years of joint development work and the successful delivery of …

UK dividend stocks with yields above 5% continue to draw attention from income-focused investors, particularly within the financial services and asset management sectors. MONY Group PLC, Impax Asset Management Group PLC, and Phoenix Group Holdings PLC - each offer elevated dividend yields, supported by …