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Marshalls trading in line with hopes but sales stall at start of year

Marshalls PLC on Wednesday backed full-year guidance despite ‘continued end-market uncertainty’ as it reported flat sales at the start of 2026.

The Yorkshire, England-based maker of...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 09:30


Early market roundup: Shares higher ahead of King’s Speech

Stock prices were higher on Wednesday morning in London as miners enjoyed a boost amid a rise in the gold price, while the Brent oil...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 09:21


Savills says 2026 view unchanged but notes ‘significant uncertainty’

Savills PLC on Wednesday said trading so far in 2026 has been ahead of expectations, though it kept guidance unmoved amid Middle East uncertainty.

London-based...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 09:16


BP buys 40% stake in production contract with Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan

BP PLC on Wednesday confirmed that it had entered a production sharing contract in Uzbekistan.

The London-based oil major said the agreement covers six blocks...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 09:13


Gamma backs outlook as reveals bid talks with US-based Providence

Gamma Communications PLC on Wednesday confirmed Providence Equity Partners LLC is among those groups involved in preliminary takeover discussions.

The Newbury, Berkshire-based provider of cloud communications...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 09:06


Spirax backs 2026 forecast despite tepid industrial backdrop

Spirax Group PLC on Wednesday said it started the year in line with expectations despite a ‘weak’ industrial backdrop.

The Gloucestershire-based thermal energy and fluid...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:42


Babcock International sales increase but frigate charge dents profit

Babcock International Group PLC on Wednesday announced a new share buyback as it reported a charge on its type 31 frigate contract amid strong sales...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:40


UPDATE: BHP picks Mark Vassella as non-executive director from June 1

BHP Group Ltd said on Wednesday it has appointed Mark Vassella as a non-executive director, with effect from June 1.

Vassella is the former chief...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:38


Vistry warns of weaker half-year profit and pauses share buyback

Vistry Group PLC on Wednesday said it has put the brakes on its buyback and warned of ‘significantly lower’ half-year profit.

The housebuilder cautioned that...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:27


Intertek backs EQT tilt after ‘significant’ shareholder engagement

Intertek Group PLC on Wednesday backed the latest takeover tilt from suitor EQT Fund Management Sarl, after rebuffing three prior proposals.

EQT upped the ante...

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:12


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