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Hardide hails material sales boost from £2.4 million US order win

Hardide PLC on Wednesday said a new £2.4 million order win ‘materially’ improves financial expectations for financial 2026.

In response, shares in the Bicester, England-based surface...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 13:33


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Physiomics deal wins; Watkin Jones revenue down

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

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Physiomics PLC - Oxford, England-based mathematical...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 13:32


Afentra secures 35% operated interest in Angola’s KON4 block

Afentra PLC on Wednesday said it has been awarded a 35% operated interest in Angola’s onshore KON4 block, after the licence was approved by presidential...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 13:23


Imperial Brands boosts smokeless portfolio with Black Buffalo purchase

Imperial Brands PLC on Wednesday strengthened its US oral nicotine portfolio with the acquisition of Black Buffalo.

The Bristol-based owner of the Davidoff and Gauloises cigarette...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 13:08


Zotefoams hails ‘robust demand’ in 2026, backs market consensus

Zotefoams PLC on Wednesday reported ‘strong trading’ and ‘robust demand’ in the first four months of 2026, in an update published before its annual general...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 12:32


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher on Iran peace hopes; gold down

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt traded higher at Wednesday midday with the conflict between the US and Iran remaining a key...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 12:28


WINNERS & LOSERS: Hardide wins contract; Nanoco plans to delist

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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abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd,...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 12:06


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 28 May 
HarbourVest Global Private Equity Ltdfull year results
IQE PLCfull year results

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 12:02


Nanoco shares slump with plans to exit trading in London

Nanoco Group PLC on Wednesday disclosed plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, a few months after it ended a sale process without a...

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 11:35


Sovereign Metals stock rises on latest rare earth findings in Malawi

Sovereign Metals Ltd on Wednesday reported optimistically on findings from its Kasiya mine in Malawi.

The Perth, Australia-based company targets rutile and graphite at Kasiya....

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 10:43


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