Molten Ventures Share News (MVCT)

LONDON BRIEFING: Rightmove optimistic; Molten buys Forward Partners

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set for a tepid open on Monday, amid a downbeat handover from Asia, with catalysts lacking at the start of the week.

IN BRIEF: Molten Ventures blames macroeconomy as net asset value falls

Molten Ventures PLC - London-based venture capital firm - Reports that on September 30, net asset value per share was 735 pence, down 5.8% from 780p at March 31. Gross portfolio value declines 5.3% to GBP1.30 billion from GBP1.37 billion over the six months. However, in the six months to September 30, operating loss before tax narrows to GBP72.4 million from GBP158.0 million a year prior. Loss from movements on investments held at fair value decreases to GBP63.2 million from GBP155.9 million. Looking ahead, Molten Ventures says the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, citing Ukraine and the Middle East. However, anticipates market conditions to further stabilise in the second half of the year.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Molten Ventures appoints Clarkson's Laurence Hollingworth as chair

(Alliance News) - Molten Ventures PLC on Wednesday announced the appointment of Laurence Hollingworth as chair, which will become effective on January 2.

Molten Ventures blames market conditions as net asset value falls

(Alliance News) - Molten Ventures PLC on Friday reported a lower net asset value, citing challenging market conditions, but said its performance was "resilient".

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Gulf Marine Services ups outlook

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Monday.

TOP NEWS: M&S set to be FTSE 100 outfit again but Persimmon may fall

(Alliance News) - Marks & Spencer Group PLC is primed to make a return to London's premier FTSE 100 index, roughly three years after the founding member was booted out, with abrdn PLC once again among those making way.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC says 'buy' AstraZeneca but 'reduce' GSK

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

Molten Ventures updates on facility with SVB UK and JPMorgan Chase

(Alliance News) - Molten Ventures VCT PLC on Tuesday provided an update regarding its revolving credit facility at Silicon Valley Bank's UK subsidiary and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA.

Molten Ventures NAV down in half-year but sees high growth potential

(Alliance News) - Molten Ventures VCT PLC on Friday said net asset value per share declined in the first half of its financial year, but it argued it has a well-diversified portfolio that has high growth potential.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 trails peers on strong pound

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 sat out a continued post-US inflation rally, though its peers climbed, as a stronger pound put pressure on the index's international earners.

Molten Ventures VCT records jump in nets assets on technology assets

(Alliance News) - Molten Ventures VCT PLC on Monday reported a jump in its net assets due to a strong uplift in value of its technology assets.