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US pre-open: Tech stocks fall pre-market as investors await Nvidia earnings
19th May 2026 10:37
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a weaker start when Wall Street opens on Tuesday, as bond yields continued to inch higher, while investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of Nvidia's eagerly anticipated earnings report.
Read moreVictorian Plumbing delivers strong H1 sales but growth softens in Q3
19th May 2026 10:37
(Sharecast News) - Bathoom retailer Victorian Plumbing left its full-year guidance unchanged after reporting a double-digit increase in revenues and a slight improvement in adjusted earnings in the first half, but pointed to a slight softening of growth in the third quarter which it blamed on a subdued consumer environment.
Read moreCrest Nicholson results delayed amid ongoing talks with lenders
19th May 2026 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Crest Nicholson said on Tuesday that the publication of its half-year results will be delayed as talks with lenders continue.
Read moreTortilla Mexican Grill reveals £2.5m accounting hole in French business
19th May 2026 09:45
(Sharecast News) - Mexican restaurant chain Tortilla Mexican Grill on Tuesday revealed a multi-million pound accounting issue following an audit of its loss-making French business, which is currently undergoing a major restructuring.
Read moreIG Group surges as it lifts 2026, medium-term guidance
19th May 2026 09:14
(Sharecast News) - IG Group surged on Tuesday as the online trading provider lifted its guidance for 2026 and its medium-term outlook following a strong first quarter and a good start to the second quarter.
Read moreEvoke extends key deadline in £225m takeover talks
19th May 2026 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Shares in gaming and gambling group Evoke rallied on Tuesday, after the William Hill-owner confirmed takeover talks were continuing.
Read moreStonehage Fleming sale helps lift Caledonia Investments NAV return
19th May 2026 08:52
(Sharecast News) - Caledonia Investments reported a 5.4% net asset value total return for the year ended 31 March on Tuesday, supported by positive contributions from all three of its investment pools and the agreed sale of Stonehage Fleming.
Read moreDiscoverie buys 90% stake in 3Gmetalworx for £50m
19th May 2026 08:44
(Sharecast News) - Electronics maker DiscoverIE Group on Tuesday said it had bought a 90% stake in North American firm 3Gmetalworx for £50m.
Read moreTopps Tiles upbeat as LFL sales turn positive in Q3
19th May 2026 08:34
(Sharecast News) - Topps Tiles delivered a double-digit increase in revenues over the first half to 28 March, helped by the inclusion of sales from newly acquired CTD Tiles, and reported a return to growth in underlying sales early into the third quarter.
Read moreDiploma boosts outlook after interim earnings surge
19th May 2026 08:23
(Sharecast News) - Diploma boosted annual guidance for the second time on Tuesday, after the blue chip saw interim earnings rocket.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise as investors scale back rate hike expectations after jobs data
19th May 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors scaled back rate hike expectations after the latest UK jobs report, and as US president Donald Trump cancelled a planned US military attack on Iran.
Read moreCranswick lifts dividend as FY profit, revenue rise amid strong demand
19th May 2026 07:57
(Sharecast News) - Food producer Cranswick hiked its dividend on Tuesday as it reported a jump in full-year profit and revenue amid strong demand across its core categories.
Read moreEurope open: Shares up as investors bet on latest Iran war peace moves
19th May 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors shrugged off jitters about rising inflation and energy supply shortages caused by the Iran war and pinned their hopes on the latest peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Read moreDr Martens FY profits surge 61% on full-price pivot, shares spark
19th May 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Dr Martens surged by 10% on Tuesday as the UK bootmaker reported a sharp jump in annual profits as its move to more full-price sales started to pay off.
Read moreCurrys says full-year profit to exceed guidance
19th May 2026 07:42
(Sharecast News) - Electricals retailer Currys said on Tuesday that full-year profit was set to be ahead of guidance as it hailed strong performances in the UK & Ireland and the Nordics.
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