Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed amid ‘fog of uncertainty’

Stocks mirrored mixed geopolitical signals around noon Wednesday, as Iran reported attacks on ships which had ‘ignored warnings’ despite an extended ceasefire.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 12:28


Cerillion shares fall as expects lower interim revenue, earnings

Cerillion PLC on Wednesday said it expects to meet full-year market expectations, as it guided lower revenue and earnings for the first half of its...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 12:09


Renewables Infrastructure, Octopus Renewables assess UK policy impacts

Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd and Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC on Wednesday noted the expected impacts of recent UK energy policy plans.

Guernsey-based renewable energy...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 11:30


WINNERS & LOSERS: TPXImpact jumps; Ondo InsurTech seeks funding

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

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Neo Energy Metals PLC, up...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 11:22


IN BRIEF: Volex sets goal to double annual revenue over medium-term

Volex PLC - Hampshire, England-based maker of power and data transmission products - Volex aims to double its annual revenue to $2 billion over the...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:42


Ferrexpo warns of material negative consequences should fundraise fail

Ferrexpo PLC on Wednesday warned failure to complete a proposed fundraise could see shareholders losing the ‘entire value of their investment.’

In response, shares in the...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:40


IN BRIEF: Shaftesbury Capital taps Rachel Kentleton as board member

Shaftesbury Capital PLC - real estate investment trust investing in commercial properties in the London West End - Appoints Rachel Kentleton as a non-executive director....

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:37


Hochschild Mining confirms outlook amid strong gold and silver prices

Hochschild Mining PLC on Wednesday said 2026 has started in line with expectations, as it maintained its guidance for full-year production and costs.

London-based Hochschild is...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:34


WINNERS & LOSERS: Bunzl backs outlook; Reckitt sales fall

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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Bunzl PLC, up 2.3% at 2,414.00p, backs...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:31


Croda backs full-year targets as first-quarter sales edge lower

Croda International PLC on Wednesday reported lower first-quarter sales, but maintained full-year guidance on the back of constant-currency growth.

The Yorkshire, England-based speciality chemicals maker...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:26


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