Xps Pensions Share News (XPS)

IN BRIEF: XPS Pensions completes purchase of Polaris Actuaries

XPS Pensions Group PLC - Reading, England-based pensions consulting and administration company - Completes acquisition of Polaris Actuaries and Consultants Ltd. It will pay a consideration of GBP23.4 million for the London-based insurance and consultancy business with a blue chip client base. An additional contingent cash consideration of up to GBP35.0 million will be payable in three years, depending on achieving certain stretching business performance criteria. XPS says the acquisition will "materially accelerate" its strategy of "becoming a leading player in the fragmented UK Insurance Consulting market".

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley raises B&M but Goldman cuts

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

XPS Pensions buys Polaris for £23.4m

(Sharecast News) - XPS Pensions Group on Monday said it was buying UK insurance consultancy Polaris Actuaries for £23.4m.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks flat but EnergyPathways surges

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly flat on Monday, while across the channel Germany's election results have sparked uncertainty but also hopes of economic stimulus.

XPS Pensions to buy Polaris Actuaries to boost diversification

(Alliance News) - XPS Pensions Group PLC on Monday said it will buy Polaris Actuaries & Consultants Ltd, aimed at speeding up its diversification strategy.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Investec raises Mony; Peel Hunt lifts Ferrexpo

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

London's FTSE 100 dips as stronger pound weighs

FTSE 100 down 0.4%, FTSE 250 flat

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London close: Stocks finish Friday in the red

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week lower on Friday as investors reacted to US president Dinald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, while weakness in NatWest added to the pressure after the lender's latest results failed to impress.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 250 green but rough day for John Wood

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed a mixture of higher and lower on Friday, as trade policy and geopolitical uncertainty continue and world leaders gather at the Munich Security Conference.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Strong pound pegs FTSE 100 but mid-caps prosper

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 traded lower around midday, as gains in sterling kept a lid on some dollar earners offsetting strong gains in miners.

XPS Pensions shares jump as financial performance exceeds expectations

(Alliance News) - XPS Pensions Group PLC shares jumped on Friday as it said expects its full-year results to be "materially ahead of expectations" after a strong finish to the year.

XPS Pensions upgrades expectations amid strong demand

(Sharecast News) - XPS Pensions Group said in an update on Friday that it anticipated full-year results for the year ending 31 March to be materially ahead of expectations, driven by strong demand for its services and improved operational efficiency.

London close: Stocks led higher by rising metal prices

(Sharecast News) - London stocks maintained positive momentum through to the close on Thursday, driven by gains in the mining sector and the continued depreciation of the pound.

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XPS Pensions profit, revenue grow as celebrates business model

(Alliance News) - XPS Pensions Group PLC on Thursday said its half-year profit and revenue increased due to strong client demand, increased project work and inflationary fee increases.