Drax backs outlook, continues to mull options for power station site

Drax Group PLC on Thursday said it has made a strong start to the year and continues to assess options in battery energy storage systems...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:44


AIB backs guidance as net interest income edges lower in first quarter

AIB Group PLC on Thursday affirmed its annual guidance and reported a slight decline in first quarter net interest income.

The Dublin-based lender said net...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:42


Lancashire Holdings says has only ‘limited exposure’ to war

Lancashire Holdings Ltd on Thursday said it is on track for annual results in line with guidance.

The Hamilton, Bermuda-based insurer said gross written premiums...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:37


Alfa Financial confident for full year as quarterly revenue rises

Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC on Thursday issued an optimistic trading update for its first quarter, proclaiming ‘a good start to 2026’ despite the ‘volatile...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:32


Magnum Ice Cream says on track despite heightened uncertainty

Magnum Ice Cream Co NV on Thursday said its productivity programme was on track for the full year, as it noted increased uncertainty due to...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:31


OSB Group hails ‘resilient financial performance’ in first quarter

OSB Group PLC on Thursday said the first quarter of the year went ‘broadly in line’ with guidance.

The specialised mortgage lender said its net...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:29


Inchcape quarterly sales rise as Americas offsets weak Asia Pacific

Inchcape PLC on Thursday said it was on track to meet guidance after reporting first quarter sales growth amid mixed regional performances.

The London-based automobile...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:26


WINNERS & LOSERS: Predator Oil loss widens; IG Design beats consensus

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Synthomer PLC, up 22% at...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 11:18


WINNERS & LOSERS: United Utilities lifts Severn Trent; DCC rejects bid

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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United Utilities Group PLC, up 11% at...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 10:54


Standard Chartered profit rises in ‘record first quarter’

Standard Chartered PLC on Thursday reported increased earnings for the first quarter, although it still expects full-year income at the lower end of its forecast...

Thu, 30/04/2026 - 10:48


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