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Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up on US-Iran deal hopes

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher as the gold price firmed and the price of Brent oil fell, amid renewed hopes for...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 12:06


Vanquis Banking posts reduced margin as shifts to lower?yield business

Vanquis Banking Group PLC on Wednesday retained guidance as it reported increased interest earnings balances but at lower margins.

The Bradford, England-based bank said gross customer...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 11:52


Reach cautious on digital revenue outlook after quarterly sales fall

Reach PLC on Wednesday said it is on track to meet market expectations ‘despite digital headwinds’ as it reported lower first quarter sales.

The publisher...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 11:25


TBC Bank profit rises as first-quarter net interest income advances

TBC Bank Group PLC on Wednesday expressed optimism on the economic growth outlook for Georgia and Uzbekistan, as it posted improved first-quarter profit.

The Tbilisi-based...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 11:21


WINNERS & LOSERS: Trainline profit up but warns on near-term headwinds

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Anglo American PLC, up 6.3% at 3,788.50...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:41


Iran war could cause job losses in UK - minister Pat McFadden

The economic shock of the Iran war could lead to job losses in Britain over the course of the year, the Work & Pensions Secretary...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:35


Jubilee Metals boosts copper production over nine months

Jubilee Metals Group PLC reported on Wednesday its copper production rose sharply in the first nine months of its financial year, as its new strategy...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:31


JD Wetherspoon quarterly sales rise but costs to cause profit miss

JD Wetherspoon PLC on Wednesday reported higher quarterly sales but cautioned that higher costs may lead to slightly lower-than-expected profit.

Shares in the Watford, England-based...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:22


WINNERS & LOSERS: Ramsdens ups profit view; Reach revenue falls

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Wednesday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Cloudbreak Discovery PLC, up 35%...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:03


UK composite and services PMIs rise in April, beat flash estimates

The UK services and composite purchasing managers’ indices moved further into growth territory in April, survey publisher S&P Global reported on Wednesday.

The headline seasonally...

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:01


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