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Lunchtime market roundup: HSBC and miners send FTSE 100 to record high

London’s FTSE 100 achieved another record high on Wednesday, boosted by well-received earnings from the likes of HSBC and St James’s Place, and share price...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 12:16


CQS New City High Yield Fund reports positive net asset value return

CQS New City High Yield Fund Ltd on Wednesday said it had a ‘good return in a very volatile market’ in the first half of...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 12:13


Avingtrans raises first-half payout as profit rises, revenue steady

Avingtrans PLC on Wednesday reported that revenue in its first half was slightly down but in line with guidance, while statutory and adjusted profit increased.

The...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 12:05


Kosmos sells interest in Equatorial Guinea offshore assets to Panoro

Kosmos Energy Ltd on Wednesday said it will sell its non-operating interests in offshore production assets in Equatorial Guinea to Panoro Energy in a move...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 11:53


Glanbia launches €50 million round of buybacks, boosts dividend

Glanbia PLC on Wednesday launched fresh buyback plans and proposed a dividend boost, on the back of profit growth.

The Kilkenny, Ireland-based sports nutrition company...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 11:37


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 26 February 
Avation PLChalf year results
Burford Capital Ltdfull year results
CVS Group

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 11:34


IN BRIEF: ME Group delays release of results; says auditor needs time

ME Group International PLC - Surrey, England-based vending machine operator - Announces delay to the publication of its results for the financial year ended October...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 11:30


Jet2 expects to meet expectations as Gatwick launch boosts capacity

Jet2 PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report profit in line with market expectations as the firm said work towards its launch at London...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 11:10


Valterra Platinum hails 2025 a ‘defining year’ as annual profit surges

Valterra Platinum Ltd on Wednesday saw its shares climb, as it posted strong full-year earnings growth and reiterated its 2026 production guidance.

The Rosebank, Johannesburg-based...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 10:57


Morgan Sindall lifts dividend by 20% as profit and sales climb in 2025

Morgan Sindall Group PLC on Wednesday hiked its annual dividend and lifted mid-term targets for two divisions amid a strong financial performance.

The London-based construction...

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 10:39


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