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SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Chrysalis Investments NAV falls some more

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks lower after central bank speeches

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Tuesday, after the Bank of England's chief economist warned that inflation in the UK may prove to be "more persistent."

SIG profit nearly doubles in 2022 amid growth in all regions

(Alliance News) - Building products firm SIG PLC said underlying operating profit almost doubled last year, as it prepares for life under a new chief executive.

LONDON BRIEFING: Games Workshop raises payout; AO World ups outlook

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were called to open lower on Tuesday, surrendering some gains made in a decent start to the year so far, with investors fretting once again about US interest rates.

SIG sees 'substantial increase' in FY underlying operating profits

(Sharecast News) - Insulation and building products firm SIG said on Tuesday that it had seen a "substantial increase" in full-year underlying operating profits.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Darktrace CTO and outgoing Grafton CEO sell shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Grafton hires former Swissport and Wincanton head as new CEO

Grafton Group PLC - Dublin-based building materials firm - Hires Eric Born to be chief executive officer. Born joins on November 28 and will replace Gavin Slark after he departs as CEO on December 31. Slark is moving to fellow construction products firm SIG PLC to be its new CEO, having held the role at Grafton for 11 years. Born is a Swiss national who was CEO of aviation services provider Swissport International AG for five years. Prior to Swissport, he was CEO of UK logistics firm Wincanton PLC. "Eric Born is a very experienced CEO and business leader with a proven track record of creating shareholder value in publicly listed and private equity owned national and international businesses of scale in the retail, logistics and aviation services sectors," says Grafton Chair Michael Roney.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

TOP NEWS: THG shares fall as cuts earnings guidance, changes directors

(Alliance News) - THG PLC on Thursday cut its earning guidance for 2022 despite narrowing its interim loss, amid a board shake-up as two directors left and two joined.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE regains poise despite ECB, hawkish Powell

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe largely overcame some early afternoon weakness to end higher on Thursday, after the European Central Bank enacted a historic interest rate hike.

SIG appoints Grafton boss Gavin Slark as CEO

(Sharecast News) - Insulation and roofing supplier SIG said on Thursday that Grafton boss Gavin Slark will succeed Steve Francis as chief executive on 1 February 2023.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stock market awaits ECB decision; AB Foods falls

(Alliance News) - Stock trading in London was lacking direction at midday on Thursday, as investors sat on the sidelines ahead of a policy decision by the European Central Bank.

SIG picks Grafton's Gavin Slark to replace Steve Francis as new CEO

(Alliance News) - SIG PLC on Thursday named Grafton Group PLC's Gavin Slark as its new chief executive, as Steve Francis plans to step down after three years.

IN BRIEF: Zenova expects substantial order book from Sig deal

Zenova Group PLC - Essex-based fire safety and thermal insulation products provider - Signs a distribution deal with Sig PLC for an undisclosed sum. Says Sig has placed an initial order of about GBP40,000 for Zenova products. Additionally, Zenova says it will provide training to Sig's staff on the products to be sold via their websites and UK branch. Anticipates a substantial order book will build from this relationship.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS lowers retailers Kingfisher, Dunelm and DFS

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