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February demand for new cars in UK hit 22-year high

The UK’s new car market recorded its strongest February sales in 22 years despite demand for new electric vehicles [EVs] stalling.

Some 90,100 new cars were...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:39


Reckitt sees pressures ahead as Emerging Markets drives strong quarter

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Thursday said a weak cold and flu season, and challenging trading in Europe, would hamper performance in the first quarter...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:16


Early market roundup: Stocks open lower but Rentokil shines before PMI

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened lower on Thursday amid an avalanche of UK earnings and trading updates, with shares in...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 09:08


IN BRIEF: Tharisa CFO Michael Jones sells shares before retirement

Tharisa PLC - Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner - Chief Finance Officer Michael Jones disposes of 250,000 shares at an average R 29.06 each, worth R 7.3 milion, on...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:01


Wizz Air warns 2026 profit to miss guidance on Middle East crisis

Wizz Air Holdings PLC on Wednesday said ongoing disruption in the Middle East is expected to reduce its financial 2026 net profit by around €50...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 18:27


Faron shares soar as commercial talks on pipeline cancer drug underway

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd shares rose over 14% on Wednesday after the Turku, Finland-based biopharma’s chief executive officer said the company is in ‘in-depth commercial discussions’...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 17:22


Tamar Minerals announces fundraise and Cornwall asset buy

Tamar Minerals PLC on Wednesday said it has raised £1.7 million from a placing and subscription and it announced the acquisition of Godolphin Mining (UK)...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 17:15


Late market roundup: Shares rebound as oil cools after recent surge

London stocks rebounded on Wednesday after two days of heavy losses, as easing oil prices and tentative signs of diplomatic outreach over the Iran conflict...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 17:05


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 21 days

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DateCompanyEvent
05Mar26Admiral Group PLCfull year results
05Mar26Aviva PLCfull year results
05Mar26

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 16:44


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 5 March 
Admiral Group PLCfull year results
Aviva PLCfull year results
CAB Payments

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 16:44


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