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Avacta just won a clean FDA path to full AVA6000 approval, so why did $AVCT barely move?
Avacta won a clean FDA path to full AVA6000 approval, yet AVCT (AIM) barely moved. The real question is whether a partner signs before cash runs low.
June 26, 2026
Defence Holdings ($ALRT) just raised £4m, 25% discount. Oracle in, MoD test pending. UK Palantir or hype?
Defence Holdings (LSE: ALRT) raised £4m at a 25% discount as a proposed MoD contract looms. The question: can news flow outrun relentless dilution?
June 26, 2026
SEGRO stock jumps 17% as Prologis bid tests SGRO value (LSE)
Prologis offered £12.6bn, but SEGRO says its data-centre future is worth more. The July 22 deadline now tests whether 925p was only an opening bid.
June 24, 2026
Gamma Communications shares slump 9% as Providence exits bid talks and Epiris weighs solo offer
Gamma Communications shares fell sharply after Providence Equity Partners withdrew from the takeover process, leaving Epiris to decide whether Gamma’s recurring cloud communications earnings justify a solo bid.
June 24, 2026
SEGRO shares surge as Prologis goes public with £12.6bn takeover approach
SEGRO has rejected an indicative all-share approach from Prologis valuing the UK logistics landlord at £12.6 billion, but the sharp SGRO rally shows shareholders are now weighing standalone upside against a possible higher bid.
June 24, 2026
FirstCash agrees £206m Ramsdens takeover as RFX exits London’s AIM market
FirstCash has agreed to acquire Ramsdens Holdings for up to £206 million, adding 174 UK stores shortly after buying H&T Group and accelerating consolidation across pawnbroking, jewellery and precious metals.
June 24, 2026
Empire Metals (AIM: EEE) shares rally 8% as Thomas drilling strengthens Pitfield titanium case
Empire Metals has confirmed a large near-surface high-grade titanium core at the Thomas Prospect, strengthening the geological case for Pitfield ahead of a resource upgrade, pilot programme and engineering studies.
June 22, 2026
easyJet rejects £4.74bn Castlelake proposal as EZJ board defends standalone value
easyJet has rejected Castlelake’s third takeover proposal at 625 pence a share, arguing that the £4.74 billion approach undervalues its fleet renewal, holidays business and long-term earnings potential.
June 22, 2026
PPH takeover battle resets as Euro Plaza blocks £22-a-share Fattal proposal
PPHE Hotel Group’s rejected £22-a-share takeover has exposed the tension between its valuable European property portfolio, concentrated ownership structure and uncertain route to unlocking value for minority shareholders.
June 21, 2026
Rathbones shares hit 52-week low as FCA review threatens RAT turnaround strategy
Rathbones Group shares have fallen to a 52-week low after a regulatory review exposed weaknesses in Consumer Duty implementation, disrupted client inflows and challenged the wealth manager’s post-Investec growth strategy.
June 21, 2026