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London Stock Exchange welcomes Literacy Capital plc to the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market
London Stock Exchange today welcomes Literacy Capital plc (“Literacy Capital”) to the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market under the ticker “BOOK” and with a market capitalisation of £96 million.
Literacy Capital was established in 2017 by Paul Pindar, Chairman, and Richard Pindar, CEO, to achieve long term capital growth through making investments in a diversified portfol
London Stock Exchange welcomes Thor Explorations to AIM
London Stock Exchange welcomes Thor Explorations, a West African focussed gold company to AIM under the ticker “THX”. The Company will be trading its common shares and has a market capitalization of circa. £135 million at admission. The listing is supplementary to the Company's listing on the TSX-V in Canada.
Thor Explorations, which will shortly commence gold production at
London Stock Exchange celebrates FTSE Russell’s partnership on derivatives with Cboe Global Markets
Today, London Stock Exchange markets were opened by Cboe Global Markets and FTSE Russell to mark the launch of Mini-Russell 2000® Index Options.
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Frank Russell Company (now part of FTSE Russell) w
London Stock Exchange welcomes Schroder British Opportunities Trust to the Premium Segment of the Main Market
Today London Stock Exchange markets were opened by Schroders to celebrate the listing of the Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc.
It is a new investment trust focused on investing in the future growth of British Business, both public and private, while supporting UK employment in the current challenging market conditions.
The Trust seeks to invest in high-qua
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