Aston Martin loss narrows as profit margin benefits from higher prices

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported a narrowed first-quarter loss as improved margins offset a slight drop in cars sold.

The Gaydon, Warwickshire-based...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:33


IN BRIEF: High Court greenlights Jubilee Metals share reduction plan

Jubilee Metals Group PLC - London-based metal processing company operating in Zambia - Says the High Court of Justice has approved its capital reduction plan,...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:33


Fidelity Special Values just misses benchmark but raises dividend

Fidelity Special Values PLC on Wednesday said it ‘continued to perform well’ in its first half, and proclaimed confidence in the longer-term outlook despite ‘increased...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:32


Jet2 sees higher Summer sales but later bookings cloud visibility

Jet2 PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report full-year profit in line with expectations as it flagged customers were delaying bookings to the last...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:00


WINNERS & LOSERS: Pharma in the red; DCC jumps after takeover approach

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

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FTSE 100 winners

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DCC PLC, up 14% at 6,107.50 pence,...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:55


Prudential confident of meeting targets after sales and profit growth

Prudential PLC on Wednesday said growth in the first quarter was broad-based as it reported a double-digit increase in new business profit.

The London-based insurer...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:36


Haleon stands by full-year outlook as revenue edges higher

Haleon PLC on Wednesday reported increased quarterly revenue and reiterated its growth forecasts for the year.

The Surrey, England-based consumer healthcare company’s revenue increased 0.1% to...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:36


Primary Health Properties rent roll rises, eyes private hospital deal

Primary Health Properties PLC on Wednesday hailed a ‘strong start’ to 2026, and said it would detail plans for a new private hospital vehicle later...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:26


DCC shares soar as confirms bid approach from Energy Capital/KKR

DCC PLC on Wednesday said it is evaluating a bid approach from US investment firms Energy Capital Partners LLC and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:10


Lloyds Banking profit leaps as higher rates provide income boost

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Wednesday nudged up full-year net interest income guidance as it reported better-than-expected first quarter profit.

The Edinburgh-based financial services company said...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:04


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