Late market roundup: FTSE 100 edges up as US yields hit record highs

(Corrects typo regarding euro-dollar comparison.)

Stocks closed mixed on Tuesday, as US bond yields hit their highest mark since 2007, and after ‘dreadful’ UK unemployment data.

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Tue, 19/05/2026 - 17:43


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 edges up as US yields hit record highs

Stocks closed mixed on Tuesday, as US bond yields hit their highest mark since 2007, and after ‘dreadful’ UK unemployment data.

The FTSE 100 closed up...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 17:18


IN BRIEF: Pennant wins first conversion services contract

Pennant International Group PLC - Cheltenham, England-based provider of systems support, technical services and training with focus on defence sector - Wins first contract for...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 16:16


IN BRIEF: React Group revenue rises, says demand still stable

React Group PLC - Birmingham, England-based provider of cleaning and soft facilities management services - Reports results for the six months ended March 31. Revenue...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 15:58


TRADING UPDATES: Tortilla Mexican Grill acts to stem French losses

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

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EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLC - Cardiff,...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 15:43


IN BRIEF: Ixico reaffirms growth guidance as half-year revenue rises

Ixico PLC - London-based medical research company, focused on analysing trial data using neuroscience imaging and biomarkers - Reports results for the six months ended...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 15:00


Jadestone Energy loss widens on impairment but revenue edges higher

Jadestone Energy PLC on Tuesday said its loss widened in 2025, despite higher revenue, as it took a $126.0 million impairment on oil and gas...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 14:26


Victorian Plumbing posts first-half profit growth, backs forecast

Victorian Plumbing Group PLC on Tuesday maintained confidence in its annual guidance after profit growth in the first half, though it acknowledged softer trading conditions....

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 14:21


UK’s Cooper says Hormuz blockade risks ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’

The UK Foreign secretary has warned that Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could result in tens of millions going hungry as she told...

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 14:20


Investors challenge Shell over plans for decline in fossil fuel demand

Investors have repeatedly challenged Shell PLC over its plans for the potential long-term decline in fossil fuel demand at the oil major’s annual general meeting.

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Tue, 19/05/2026 - 14:17


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