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London close: Stocks inch to six-week high as oil prices retreat

14th Apr 2026 15:59

(Sharecast News) - UK blue chips eked out minor gains on Tuesday for the first time in four trading sessions, finishing at a six-week high as oil prices pulled back amid hopes that the US and Iran could soon agree on a peace deal to end the conflict.

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Europe close: Stocks finish higher as oil prices fall

14th Apr 2026 15:54

(Sharecast News) - European equities rallied on Tuesday as investors bet on a potential resumption of US-Iran peace talks, even as Washington moved ahead with a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, further tightening global oil supply.

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AB Dynamics reports lower interim revenue, profit

14th Apr 2026 15:45

(Sharecast News) - AB Dynamics reported lower interim revenue and profit on Tuesday, after previously-flagged order timing delays, but maintained its full-year outlook, citing recovering order intake and strong structural growth drivers.

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Wednesday preview: Saga results, Barratt Redrow update due

14th Apr 2026 15:44

(Sharecast News) - Wednesday sees the release of full-year results from Saga, while Barratt Redrow, Hunting and Rank Group will publish trading updates.

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Porvair enters new year trading as expected

14th Apr 2026 15:40

(Sharecast News) - Porvair said on Tuesday that trading in the first four months of 2026 was in line with expectations, supported by steady demand across its diversified end markets, while maintaining its full-year outlook.

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ACG Metals reports strong year as it progresses copper transition

14th Apr 2026 15:36

(Sharecast News) - ACG Metals reported strong operational delivery and cash generation for 2025 on Tuesday, as it advanced its transition to copper production at the Gediktepe mine in Turkey.

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Physiomics wins new contract with Numab Therapeutics

14th Apr 2026 15:35

(Sharecast News) - AIM-listed biotech Physiomics has announced a new contract with client Numab Therapeutics to help development activities for the latter's oncology pipeline.

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PetroTal reports lower quarterly production

14th Apr 2026 15:32

(Sharecast News) - PetroTal reported slightly lower quarter-on-quarter production in the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, while maintaining a strong cash position supported by higher oil prices.

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Mortgage Advice Bureau acquires HomeOwners Alliance for £1.4m

14th Apr 2026 15:28

(Sharecast News) - Mortgage Advice Bureau announced on Tuesday that it has acquired HomeOwners Alliance for £1.4m, as it looked to expand its reach earlier in the homebuying process and deepen its presence across the property transaction lifecycle.

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Kefi set to complete financing of Tulu Kapi gold project

14th Apr 2026 15:24

(Sharecast News) - Kefi Gold and Copper said on Tuesday that it is set to complete the financing and launch development of its flagship Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, as it welcomed new investors following a recent placing.

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Serabi Gold reports higher first-quarter production

14th Apr 2026 15:19

(Sharecast News) - Serabi Gold reported higher first-quarter production on Tuesday, and said it had moved into a net cash position after repaying its remaining debt, as it continued to expand capacity and advance permitting at its Coringa project.

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FTSE 100 movers: Intertek surges as it mulls split; Imperial Brands slumps

14th Apr 2026 15:07

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 10,586.37 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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Broker tips: Berkeley, Barratt Redrow, ITM Power

14th Apr 2026 15:03

(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley downgraded Berkeley Group and Barratt Redrow on Tuesday and cut price targets across the board, as it took a more cautious stance on housebuilders - pointing to rising macro risks, fading rate support and the re-emergence of cost uncertainty.

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UK to be hardest hit of the developed economies by Iran war, says IMF

14th Apr 2026 15:01

(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast on Tuesday as it said it would be the hardest hit from the Iran war among the developed economies.

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Director dealings: AB Dynamics CEO snaps up shares

14th Apr 2026 14:58

(Sharecast News) - AB Dynamics revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Sarah Matthews-DeMers had acquired 2,000 ordinar shares in the AIM-listed automotive testing and development solution supplier.

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