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UK private economy weakens as service sector slumps on conflict woe

The UK private sector slipped into contraction in May, with activity in services declining, a survey showed on Thursday.

The S&P Global flash composite purchasing...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:42


ICG hails ‘strong’ annual results as fee-related earnings rise

ICG PLC on Thursday reported an increased total dividend, as it said it is experiencing ‘clear demand’ from institutional allocators globally.

The London-based private equity...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:37


Convatec backs guidance as revenue rises in ‘good start to the year’

Convatec Group PLC on Thursday said it was on track to deliver 2026 guidance after a ‘good start to the year’.

Ahead of Thursday’s annual general...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:33


LondonMetric annual profit falls amid UK real estate uncertainty

LondonMetric Property PLC on Thursday reported lower annual profit despite higher rental income and revenue, as it warned macro uncertainty continues to weigh on UK...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:27


Autotrader plans £500 million buyback but annual profit falls short

Autotrader Group PLC on Thursday announced plans for a £500 million share buyback, and boosted its dividend, but shares fell as annual profit and revenue...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:23


easyJet warns of higher fuel costs as first-half loss widens

easyJet PLC on Thursday reported a wider interim loss, and said it has seen strong late bookings for the second half but higher fuel costs...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:12


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche, Goldman cut Experian price targets

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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Goldman Sachs cuts Marks & Spencer price target to 440 (480) pence -...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:08


Early market roundup: European stocks down as Iran mulls US proposal

European stocks traded lower on Thursday morning, as a week-to-date rally took a breather, though geopolitical developments, Nvidia earnings and the prospect of a pair...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:04


Sage hails ‘excellent’ interim trading as revenue, profit advance

Sage Group PLC on Thursday guided full-year revenue growth, as it upped its interim dividend amid improved first-half profit.

The Newcastle upon Tyne, England-based accountancy...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 09:03


BT lays out new dividend aims as profit climbs despite lower revenue

BT Group PLC on Thursday raised its dividend and set out a new payout policy as it reported higher full-year profit.

The London-based telecommunications company...

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 08:56


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