Rising geopolitical tensions leave markets searching for direction

US markets struggled to make progress in a shortened trading week as concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict clouded the outlook.

Energy prices rose, with WTI...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 12:27


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up despite concerns over UK data

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were mostly higher at Friday midday, despite UK data painting a ‘gloomy’ picture and London-listed housebuilders’ shares falling.

Meanwhile, in...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 12:09


Helix Exploration says well-positioned as interim loss narrows

Helix Exploration PLC on Friday said it is in a good position to become a strategic new supplier of helium to the US market, as...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 12:01


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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CML Microsystems PLCFull Year Results
One Health Group PLCFull Year Results

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 12:00


Octopus Renewables conditionally acquires further Irish solar site

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC on Friday reported the acquisition of a sixth Irish solar site, providing the trust with ‘attractive potential’ for net asset...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 11:58


IN BRIEF: M&G technology chief sells net £47,000 in shares

M&G PLC - London-based investment manager - Chief Information Technology Officer Chris Cochrane sells 75,328 shares at £2.59, worth £195,175, on Wednesday. On the same...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 11:55


Lords Group Trading confident in outlook after CMO acquisition

Lords Group Trading PLC on Friday said it is on track to meet its expectations for the 2025 financial year, as it said performance to...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 11:31


Karelian Diamond raises £185,000 to fund Finland, NI projects

Karelian Diamond Resources PLC on Friday said it has raised £185,000 through a placing and subscription of 24.7 million new shares at 0.75 pence each.

The...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 11:27


Daily market update: markets recover, Berkeley, retail stocks

“Markets recovered some ground as the US appeared to temporarily pull back from the prospect of intervening directly in the Israel-Iran conflict,” says AJ Bell...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 11:20


IG Design CEO Paul Bal steps down after DG Americas disposal

IG Design Group PLC on Friday said Chief Executive Officer Paul Bal is stepping down with immediate effect.

IG Design is a Buckinghamshire, England-based designer and...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 11:17


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