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Synectics trading in line with expectations
18th May 2026 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Synectics said on Monday trading in the first five months of its financial year was broadly in line with management expectations, supported by contract wins in gaming, transport, public space and critical infrastructure, although energy sector decisions remained uncertain.
Read moreUK set to loosen ring-fencing rules for banks
18th May 2026 12:27
(Sharecast News) - The UK is poised to loosen rules introduced in the wake of the financial crisis requiring banks to ring-fence their retail arms, it was confirmed on Monday.
Read moreTooru flags strong EBITDA performance from subsidiaries
18th May 2026 12:26
(Sharecast News) - Tooru said on Monday that it expected its operating subsidiaries to deliver a strong EBITDA performance for 2025, with trading momentum continuing into the first quarter of 2026.
Read moreDeltic repays RockRose loan, draws down facility with suitor Neo Next+
18th May 2026 12:22
(Sharecast News) - Deltic Energy said on Monday that it had repaid all outstanding amounts under a term loan facility with RockRose Energy, and had fully drawn a new £2.9m loan linked to its recommended takeover by Neo Next+ Energy Upstream UK.
Read moreKazera Global evaluating options for African Tantalum
18th May 2026 12:19
(Sharecast News) - Kazera Global said on Monday that it was continuing to evaluate strategic options for its interest in African Tantalum, after receiving growing expressions of interest in the tantalum and lithium project in southern Namibia.
Read moreFranchise Brands appoints new finance chief
18th May 2026 12:14
(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands appointed Neil Miller as its new chief financial officer on Monday, confirming that current CFO Andrew Mallows would move into the newly created role of group delivery director as it focussed on completing integration work across the business.
Read moreWinvia agrees £11.8m acquisition of Rev Comps
18th May 2026 11:59
(Sharecast News) - Winvia Entertainment announced an agreement to acquire the trade, business and key assets of Rev Comps for £11.8m in cash on Monday, as it looked to expand its position in the UK prize draw competition market.
Read moreAsia report: Most markets fall on Iran-stoked inflation fears
18th May 2026 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Monday as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after US president Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST," raising fears of further escalation in the Middle East and fresh disruption to global oil supplies.
Read moreIran submits fresh peace proposal to US - reports
18th May 2026 11:33
(Sharecast News) - A revised peace plan drawn up by Iran aimed at ending war in the Middle East has been shared with the US, it was reported on Monday.
Read moreCiti sees buying opportunity at AstraZeneca after recent falls
18th May 2026 11:21
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Citi have reiterated a 'buy' rating on AstraZeneca and a 'neutral' on GSK following the European pharma sector's first-quarter earnings season.
Read moreEurope midday: Losses pared as Iran responds to latest US peace plan
18th May 2026 11:12
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pared losses on Monday as Iran said it had responded to a US peace proposal, easing tensions after Donald Trump once again threatened to resume bombing if Tehran did not sign a deal.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE nudges up, gilt yields ease
18th May 2026 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen higher by midday on Monday, with oil giants and defensives lending a hand and gilt yields easing.
Read moreBerenberg downgrades Oxford Instruments, says risk-reward fairly balanced
18th May 2026 10:40
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded its stance on Oxford Instruments on Monday to 'hold' from 'buy' as it said the risk and rewards are fairly balanced.
Read moreCapita confirms trading on track, shares spark
18th May 2026 10:05
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Capita rallied on Monday, after the outsourcing specialist reaffirmed annual guidance following a solid start to the year.
Read moreActivist hedge fund Corvex urges Whitbread to put itself up for sale
18th May 2026 09:50
(Sharecast News) - Activist hedge fund Corvex Management has urged Premier Inn owner Whitbread to put itself up for sale.
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