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EARNINGS AND TRADING: Petra cost cuts, business rescue at Finsch mine

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

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Petra Diamonds Ltd...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 19:50


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Blencowe updates Orom-Cross net present value

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

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Blencowe Resources PLC...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 18:34


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 falls, oil sinks and gold makes gains

London’s blue chip index ended slightly lower on Friday, as oil traded lower amid optimism around a potential peace deal to end the conflict between...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 17:20


EARNINGS: Polar Capital Global Healthcare lags benchmark index

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

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Dianomi PLC - London-based provider of...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 16:42


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 1 June 
Cerillion PLChalf year results
LPA Group PLChalf year results
Sirius Real

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 12:37


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher; Bailey comments on inflation

Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Friday while Andrew Bailey said the Bank of England could temporarily tolerate above target inflation to...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 12:25


UK PM condemns Russian drone strike that injured two people in Romania

Keir Starmer has condemned a Russian drone strike that injured two people in Romania on Thursday night, calling it a ‘serious violation of Nato airspace’.

The...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 12:15


Bank of England can tolerate inflation above 2% target - Andrew Bailey

The governor of the Bank of England has said that allowing inflation to remain above target levels for a period is ‘appropriate’ in the face...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 12:13


WINNERS & LOSERS: CelLBxHealth jumps on AstraZeneca partnership

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Iconic Labs PLC, up 21%...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 11:34


IN BRIEF: Drax hail ‘landmark’ as commissions flexible gas power plant

Drax Group PLC - Selby, North Yorkshire-based electricity generator - Takes handover of Hirwaun power station from developer Metlen Energy & Metals PLC. Following the...

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 11:14


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