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The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US and Iran were ‘very close’ to a peace deal and that he would consider going

-JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust PLC will join the FTSE 250, FTSE Russell announced on Thursday, following the merger

IG Design Group PLC - Buckinghamshire, England-based celebration products and gift packaging firm - Appoints Gerald Kuehr as

London’s blue chip index ended Thursday higher, buoyed by unexpected UK GDP growth data and takeover interest for Intertek.

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Zenith Energy Ltd announced on Thursday that the approval process for the environmental impact of its Novazza project will

Kavango Resources PLC announced on Thursday that a deed of variation has been signed so it can fully acquire the Nara Gold

Avingtrans PLC on Thursday reported ‘strong growth prospects’ for its Advanced Engineering Systems division, after it secured

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately

Net Zero Infrastructure PLC - special purpose acquisition company focused on renewable or clean energy technology companies -

Intertek Group PLC on Thursday confirmed that it rejected an indicative cash proposal.

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Stock prices in Europe were higher at Thursday midday, amid optimism of a resolution to the Middle East conflict, while among

EQT Fund Management Sarl, in its role as manager of the EQT X fund, on Thursday confirmed EQT submitted an indicative cash

Central Asia Metals PLC on Thursday announced production figures in the first quarter that were similar to that of a year ago

Alumasc Group on Thursday said it is taking a ‘more cautious’ view of the outlook for 2026 amid subdued markets and the

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Thursday said it would be ‘minded to recommend’ an increased takeover offer from StoneX Group

Schroder Japan Trust PLC on Thursday drew attention to elevated levels of uncertainty in the market, but expressed optimism

Animalcare Group PLC on Thursday accepted a £235.2 million takeover approach from Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.

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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned the global economy is set for a ‘very big energy shock’ that will lead to

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday hailed sales growth in financial 2026, alongside announcing two acquisitions which it sees

easyJet PLC on Thursday said it expects a wider first-half loss, impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and competition

Hays PLC on Thursday said net fees remained under pressure in the first three months of the year although the downturn was a

Beauty Tech Group PLC on Thursday reported a surge in profit during a ‘transformational year’, and expects an outcome ahead