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Early market roundup: European stocks down as Iran mulls US proposal

European stocks traded lower on Thursday morning, as a week-to-date rally took a breather, though geopolitical developments, Nvidia earnings and the prospect of a pair...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:04

Sage hails ‘excellent’ interim trading as revenue, profit advance

Sage Group PLC on Thursday guided full-year revenue growth, as it upped its interim dividend amid improved first-half profit.

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England-based accountancy...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:03

BT lays out new dividend aims as profit climbs despite lower revenue

BT Group PLC on Thursday raised its dividend and set out a new payout policy as it reported higher full-year profit.

The London-based telecommunications company...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 08:56

Smiths Group cuts revenue guidance as Middle East war hits John Crane

Smiths Group PLC on Thursday lowered its revenue guidance for the current financial year due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

The...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 08:52

Investec annual profit up after ‘resilient’ financial performance

Investec PLC and Ltd on Thursday described its financial performance for the full-year as ‘resilient’, underpinned by new clients, growth in lending and continued net...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 08:38

Cheaper food in UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s cost-of-living plan

UK shoppers could save on the cost of biscuits and chocolate as part of a package of measures being set out by Rachel Reeves to...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 08:09

Tharisa hikes interim dividend by two-thirds as profit soars

Tharisa PLC reported on Thursday its interim profit surged six fold and dividend rose sharply, getting a boost from robust platinum group metal prices.

The...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 07:57

UK PM seeks to regain initiative amid key Makerfield by-election

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will seek to regain control of the political agenda on Thursday with a series of announcements on the cost of...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 06:58

IN BRIEF: Smith family increase stake in Shoe Zone to 64% from 58%

Shoe Zone PLC - Leicester, England-based footwear retailer - Chair Charles Smith buys 1.2 million shares at 50 pence each on Tuesday. In addition, Anthony...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 21:15

TRADING UPDATES: Mkango acquires Heraeus Amloy unit for €8 million

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Mkango Resources Ltd...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 18:55

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