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Victoria Shares Jump on Belgian Property Sale, Extending Recent Rally

[key_points] Victoria shares surge over 5%, adding to the recent gains. The company announced a €34.4 million sale and leaseback agreement for its Belgian distribution center. The agreement was finalized with Avantage Property H

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FTSE 100 Flat as European Markets Mostly Lower Following Trump Comments; Oil Rises

The FTSE 100 is trading flat on Thursday morning as European markets come under pressure in the wake of an address by US President Donald Trump, which soured investor sentiment after some positivity over the last few sessions

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AstraZeneca’s Liver Cancer Treatment Shows Promise in Phase III Trial

[key_points] AstraZeneca's Imfinzi/Imjudo combo with TACE showed significant improvement in progression-free survival for liver cancer patients. Over 200,000 patients could be eligible for the treatment in 2026, addressing a maj

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Wizz Air Reports Passenger Growth in March, Driven by Expansion in Key Markets

Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) announced an 8.4% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for March 2026, signaling continued growth despite capacity adjustments in the Middle East. The airline carried 5.51 million passengers, with c

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Speedy Hire Shares Plummet on Downgraded Earnings Forecast

Shares in Speedy Hire (LON: SDY) experienced a sharp decline, falling over 12% in early trading, following the company's trading update for the year ending March 31, 2026. The announcement revealed a revised EBITDA forecast,

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SSE Signals Strong Earnings and Accelerated Investment in Networks

SSE plc (SSE.L) released a trading update ahead of its full-year results, projecting adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of 147-152 pence for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

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Ashmore Group Shares: Analyst Bearish Despite Strategic Partnership With Japan Post Insurance

Cavendish maintained its sell rating on Ashmore Group (LON: ASHM) shares in a note, despite welcoming a newly announced strategic partnership with Japan Post Insurance, citing the asset manager's persistent premium valuation

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Goldman Sachs Adds HSBC Shares to European Conviction List, Cites Deposit Franchise Strength

[key_points] Goldman Sachs added HSBC to its European Conviction List, citing its strong deposit franchise Goldman forecasts 4%–6% annual revenue growth for HSBC in 2026–2027 HSBC shares are up 8.5% year-to-date with majority an

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FTSE 100 Rebound Continues Despite Shell, BP Share Price Declines

The FTSE 100 extended its recovery on Wednesday morning, rising 1.6% and building on gains made earlier in the week. The FTSE 250 climbed 1.8%, while European markets also

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Filtronic Shares Rise on New Defence Contract Win

Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), a designer and manufacturer of advanced RF solutions, has seen its shares rise around 1.2% on Wednesday following the announcement of a new contract with a major European defence prime.

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Cavendish Edges Down Following Cautious Trading Update

Shares in Cavendish (LON: CAV) are trading approximately 1.1% lower following the release of its full-year trading update for the year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26). While t

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Topps Tiles Shares Slip Despite Trading Outperformance

Topps Tiles (LON: TPT) shares have fallen around 1.7% on Wednesday morning despite reporting a trading update that highlights continued outperformance within a challenging market.

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Berkeley Group Shares Plunge Over 17% on Strategy Update

Shares of Berkeley Group (LON: BKG) plummeted over 17% Wednesday morning following the release of a strategic update ahead of its full-year results for the year ending April 30, 2026.

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Diageo Shares: Deutsche Bank Turns Positive as Valuation Resets

Diageo (LON: DGE) shares drew attention after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold in a note to clients on Tuesday, with the bank arguing that a reset in earnings expectations has already been reflected in the va

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Rolls-Royce Shares Gain as Analyst Sees Upside to Mid-Term Targets

Rolls-Royce (LON: RR.) shares received another boost after Wells Fargo initiated coverage of the stock with an Overweight rating and a 1,350p price target in a note on Tuesday, arguing that the engineering group has further r

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FTSE 100 Bounce Extends as Miners Antofagasta and Fresnillo Rally

The FTSE 100 extended gains on Tuesday morning, rising 0.6% after a 1.6% climb in the previous session. The FTSE 250 advanced 1%. Across Europe, the DAX has gained 0.9%, while the CAC 40 has risen 0.4%.

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Domino’s Pizza Group Names Nicola Frampton Permanent CEO; Signals Strategic Continuity

Domino's Pizza Group (LON: DOM) has officially appointed Nicola Frampton, who served as Interim CEO since November 2025, as its permanent Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, effective immediately, follows an extensive i

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Future PLC Shares Plunge Amid Search Ecosystem Volatility

Shares in Future PLC (LSE: FUTR), the global platform for specialist media, plummeted over 23% on Tuesday morning following a pre-close trading update for the six months ending March 31, 2026. The market reacted sharply to re

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Pets at Home Shares Jump on Positive FY26 Pre-Close Statement

Shares in Pets at Home (LON: PETS) surged over 5% on Tuesday morning following the release of a pre-close trading update for the 52-week period ending March 26, 2026. The report highlighted the company's expectation to meet i

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Unilever Shares Rise: Confirms Advanced Talks with McCormick Over Foods Deal

[key_points] Unilever in advanced talks to combine Foods business with McCormick in tax-free deal Unilever to receive ~$15.7bn in cash plus a 65% stake in the combined entity No final agreement yet — watch for updates on terms a

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Analyst Sees ‘Another Strong Year’ for Cranswick Shares

Cranswick (LON: CWK) is set for “another year of strong financial progress,” according to Shore Capital, which said its latest discussions with management reinforced confidence ahead of the group’s March 28 financial year-end

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BP Named ‘Stock of the Month’ as Analyst Cites Strategic Reset and Oil Price Tailwinds

BP (LON: BP.) has been named Edison’s “stock of the month” for April, with analysts at the firm pointing to a powerful combination of strategic change, stronger commodity prices and improving financials that they say leave th

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FTSE 100 Rises Despite Oil Price Increase; Shell and BP Shares Higher

The FTSE 100 has risen around 0.8% on Monday morning, even as oil prices continued to climb amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.4%. Elsew

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