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Energean cuts FY production guidance after Q1 hit by shutdown
20th May 2026 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Gas producer Energean downgraded its full-year production guidance on Wednesday as it posted a decline in first-quarter output and revenue due to a 41-day production shutdown in Israel.
Read moreAnnual UK house price inflation stalls for first time in nearly two years
20th May 2026 10:32
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices stalled in March, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, marking the first time that prices haven't increased in annual terms in nearly two years.
Read moreKeller reaffirms outlook after strong start to the year
20th May 2026 09:57
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 contractor Keller Group reaffirmed guidance on Wednesday despite "significant" macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, following a robust start to the year.
Read moreEurozone inflation confirmed at highest since September 2023
20th May 2026 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation was confirmed at a two-and-a-half-year high in April, according to final estimates from Eurostat on Wednesday, as energy prices jumped by more than a tenth compared with last year.
Read moreUS pre-open: Stock futures edge higher ahead of FOMC minutes, Nvidia earnings
20th May 2026 09:51
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures pointed to a higher open on Wednesday, with indices set to rebound after three days of declines, though gains are likely to be limited as investors refrain from building positions ahead of two key risk events: minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting and an earnings release from Nvidia.
Read moreAsia report: Markets fall, bond yields rise on Iran tension
20th May 2026 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as investors weighed elevated bond yields and lingering geopolitical tensions after US president Donald Trump said he had been "an hour away" from deciding to attack Iran before being persuaded to postpone the strike for a few days.
Read moreHeadlam revenue slides amid tough market conditions
20th May 2026 09:28
(Sharecast News) - Headlam Group said on Wednesday that revenue from continuing operations fell 21% in the first four months of the year, as difficult market conditions and a planned reduction in certain sales activity continued to weigh on trading.
Read moreLords Group reports record annual revenue, lower adjusted earnings
20th May 2026 09:24
(Sharecast News) - Lords Group Trading reported record annual revenue but lower adjusted earnings on Wednesday, as subdued construction markets weighed on margins.
Read moreIthaca reiterates guidance after strong first quarter
20th May 2026 09:20
(Sharecast News) - Ithaca Energy said on Wednesday that first-quarter production remained strong despite adverse weather, as it reiterated full-year guidance and said its 2026 dividend was expected to be above $500m.
Read more4imprint trading in line in first four months of the year
20th May 2026 09:12
(Sharecast News) - 4imprint said on Wednesday that trading in the first four months of the year was in line with the board's expectations.
Read moreSevern Trent boosts guidance after robust year
20th May 2026 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Severn Trent boosted its full-year outlook on Wednesday after annual earnings came in ahead of forecasts, boosted by higher bills.
Read moreEssentra trading in line, announces acquisition of Boteco
20th May 2026 08:54
(Sharecast News) - Essentra said in an update on Wednesday that trading in the first four months of 2026 was in line with expectations, as it announced the acquisition of Italian mechanical components maker Boteco for an initial €7.4m.
Read moreRS Group shares surge on £100m buyback, upbeat outlook
20th May 2026 08:26
(Sharecast News) - Shares in RS Group jumped on Wednesday after the industrial and electrical products distributor launched a £100m share buyback programme following a "resilient" full-year performance.
Read morePBOC keeps key lending rates on hold
20th May 2026 08:19
(Sharecast News) - China once again kept benchmark lending rates on hold on Wednesday, as widely expected.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE falls as slowdown in inflation not expected to last
20th May 2026 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as an easing in UK inflation was expected to be short lived, and after Donald Trump threatened once again to resume strikes on Iran.
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