Lunchtime market roundup: Shares lower amid gilt surge; gold falls

Stock prices in London were lower at Friday midday ahead of US industrial production data, as gilt markets reacted sharply to Andy Burnham signalling his...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:22


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 18 May 
Big Yellow Group PLCfull year results
Empresaria Group PLCfull year results

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:10


Volvere annual profit climbs but cautions on higher input costs

Volvere PLC on Friday announced a higher profit as it noted that overall trading at Shire Foods was ‘good’ year-on-year.

The Leamington Spa, England-based investor in...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:10


IN BRIEF: Ariana confirms gold mineralisation extension at Dokwe

Ariana Resources PLC - mineral exploration, development and production company with gold project interests in Africa and Europe - Reports further assay results from its...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 12:08


Baillie Gifford European repositions portfolio as asset value falls

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC on Friday posted a decline in net asset value over its first half.

The London-based investor in European Securities posted...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 11:57


Conygar Investment posts interim net asset value decline

Conygar Investment Co PLC on Friday reported a decline in its interim net asset value per share, as it said it is ‘optimistic that opportunities...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 11:51


WINNERS & LOSERS: Kendrick drilling results; Blackbird new approach

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Friday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Iconic Labs PLC, up 83%...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 11:49


Irish trade surplus dips in March as imports grow faster than exports

Ireland’s trade surplus decreased a bit in March despite an increase in exports, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Friday.

The country’s trade surplus...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 11:25


IN BRIEF: 3i directors purchase over £700,000 in shares

3i Group PLC - London-based private equity investor - Finance Director James Hatchley buys 10,000 shares at £20.83, worth £208,250, on Thursday. Also on Thursday,...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 10:53


Vodafone brings former Metro CEO Olaf Koch to board

Vodafone Group PLC on Friday announced the appointment of Olaf Koch to its board, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.

The...

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 10:32


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