Late market roundup: Stocks mostly higher as bond market calms

The FTSE 100 recovered from Friday’s falls to end in the green on Monday, although oil remained above the $110 mark as diplomatic exchanges between...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 17:11


IN BRIEF: Inspecs interim chair steps down, consortium offer closes

Inspecs Group PLC - Bath, England-based producer of eyewear solutions - Interim Non-Executive Chair Christopher Hancock intends to step down and will not stand for...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 16:12


IN BRIEF: Franchise Brands names new CFO, Mallows takes non-board role

Franchise Brands PLC - Macclesfield, England-based owner of franchise brands including Pirtek in Europe, Filta, Metro Rod and Metro Plumb - Appoints Neil Miller as...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 15:44


Cora Gold loss widens in 2025 as hails Sanankoro gold project progress

Cora Gold Ltd on Monday said it is progressing on advancing the Sanankoro gold project in Mali towards construction, as it reported an increased loss...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 14:33


Fermi files consent revocation as former CEO seeks shareholder meeting

Fermi Inc on Monday said it has filed a preliminary consent revocation statement in response to a challenge by co-founder and former chief executive officer...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 14:30


CORRECT: Standard Chartered names Manus Costello as finance chief

(Standard Chartered PLC corrects that Tanuj Kapilashrami joined the management team in 2019).

Standard Chartered PLC - London-headquartered lender - Appoints Manus Costello as chief...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 14:25


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Tuesday 19 May 
Avacta Group PLCfull year results
C&C Group PLCfull year results
Caledonia

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 14:23


IN BRIEF: Caspian Sunrise obtains Kazakh permission for four new wells

Caspian Sunrise PLC - mining company focused on Kazakhstan’s oil and gas sector - Announces that Kazakh authorities grant permission for four new wells on...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 14:15


UK PM Starmer says will back Labour Makerfield by-election choice 100%

Keir Starmer has insisted he will back Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate ‘100%’ despite leadership hopeful Andy Burnham priming himself to stand in the race.

The UK...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 13:45


IN BRIEF: Deltic draws down £3 million loan linked to Neo Next+ deal

Deltic Energy PLC - London-based investment firm with an exploration and appraisal portfolio in the southern and central North Sea - Says it has drawn...

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 13:31


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