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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks fall amid US-Iran concerns

Stock prices in Europe fell on Thursday afternoon as the Middle East conflict continues to unnerve markets.

Reuters reported that Iran’s supreme leader has asserted...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:20


Young & Co’s Brewery raises dividend as profit more than doubles

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC on Thursday reported stronger annual earnings and said it has made a strong start to the new year.

The London-based pub...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:14


IN BRIEF: AB Foods-Hovis merger clears Northern Ireland hurdle

Associated British Foods PLC - London-based food, ingredients and retail group - UK Competition & Markets Authority publishes an interim report on its probe into...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:13


IN BRIEF: Zinc Media wins $6 million contract in Middle East

Zinc Media Group PLC - London-based television and audio production company - Says it has been commissioned to produce ‘a major television series’ in the...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:08


BP signs three production sharing contracts in Indonesia

BP PLC on Wednesday said it has signed three production sharing contracts in Indonesia, increasing its participation in oil and gas blocks in the country...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:07


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals says first test results at Kabwe mine spot on

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says its first drill hole at the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia notes ‘high grade’...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:57


Great Portland Estates earnings climb amid record leasing levels

Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday reported higher earnings and said it is confident of ‘substantial’ income and value growth over the medium term.

The London-based...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:38


Nationwide to overtake Lloyds to have UK’s biggest branch network

Nationwide Building Society will overtake Lloyds Banking Group PLC to have the biggest branch network in the UK next month, as its chief executive officer...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:32


IN BRIEF: Rentokil Initial names Carrasco as North America CEO

Rentokil Initial PLC - Crawley, England-based pest control services company - Appoints Rafael ’Rafa’ Carrasco as chief executive officer, North America, with effect from August...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:31


Hill & Smith eyes top-end profit amid double-digit US organic growth

Hill & Smith PLC on Thursday said trading in the four months to April has been positive and slightly ahead of expectations, reflecting continuing robust...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 11:09


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