Judges Scientific Share News (JDG)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts MJ Gleeson; UBS cuts IG Group

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

LONDON BRIEFING: UK steel industry welcomes latest tariff decision

(Alliance News) - Stocks were called higher in the UK on Wednesday, as industry spokespeople cautiously welcome Donald Trump's decision to keep tariffs at 25% on British steel and aluminium for now.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific COO Mark Lavelle eyes 2026 retirement

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based investor in the scientific instrument sector - Chief Operating Officer Mark Lavelle intends to retire by September 2026, and as a result will step down from the board at the annual general meeting on May 22 and not offer himself for re-election. This will involve Lavelle stepping down from his individual subsidiary responsibilities, "enabling him to focus on helping all the group's companies further improve their operational, analytical, talent development and international capabilities," Judges Scientific says.

Judges Scientific operating chief stepping down from board

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific announced on Wednesday that chief operating officer Mark Lavelle would step down from the board at its annual general meeting on 22 May, ahead of his planned retirement by September next year.

Judges Scientific says 2024 was "disappointing" but hikes dividend

(Alliance News) - Judges Scientific PLC on Wednesday increased its dividend despite reporting a decline in earnings for 2024.

'Difficult' year dents sales, profits at Judges Scientific

(Sharecast News) - Buy and build specialist Judges Scientific posted weaker profits and revenues on Wednesday, following a challenging year for orders.

CORRECT: London opens lower ahead of Fed rate decision

(Clarifies that M&G's assets under management are in billions, not millions.)

CORRECT: London opens lower ahead of Fed rate decision

(Clarifies that M&G swung to a pretax loss in 2024.)

LONDON BRIEFING: London to open green ahead of Fed rate decision

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set to open higher on Wednesday despite a Wall Street slump, as Germany sets out its multi-million defence boost plan and investors await a Federal Reserve rate decision.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific director buys GBP150,000 in shares

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based investor in scientific instrument sector - Non-Executive Director Lushani Kodituwakku and associates buy 2,146 shares at 7,415 pence and 7,103p, worth GBP157,594, on Thursday and Friday last week. She now has 2,471 shares.

Berenberg lowers target pice on Judges Scientific

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered the target price on scientific instruments business Judges Scientific from 11,310.0p to 10,600.0p on Monday, citing "greater clarity" following the group's FY24 trading update.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Spirax; Peel Hunt cuts Grainger

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations on Monday morning and on Friday:

Judges Scientific encouraged by start to 2025 after "difficult" year

(Alliance News) - Judges Scientific PLC on Monday said it expects 2024 earnings in line with market expectations after mixed trading in 2024.