Wednesday preview: Saga results, Barratt Redrow update due
Wednesday sees the release of full-year results from Saga, while Barratt Redrow, Hunting and Rank Group will publish trading updates.
Europe close: Stocks finish higher as oil prices fall
European equities rallied on Tuesday as investors bet on a potential resumption of US-Iran peace talks, even as Washington moved ahead with a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, further tightening global oil supply.
London close: Stocks inch to six-week high as oil prices retreat
UK blue chips eked out minor gains on Tuesday for the first time in four trading sessions, finishing at a six-week high as oil prices pulled back amid hopes that the US and Iran could soon agree on a peace deal to end the conflict.
UK government approves Axel Springer’s Telegraph takeover
Bild owner Axel Springer said on Tuesday that its £575m acquisition of Telegraph Media Group has been approved by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
Broker tips: Berkeley, Barratt Redrow, ITM Power
Morgan Stanley downgraded Berkeley Group and Barratt Redrow on Tuesday and cut price targets across the board, as it took a more cautious stance on housebuilders - pointing to rising macro risks, fading rate support and the re-emergence of cost uncertainty.
Physiomics wins new contract with Numab Therapeutics
AIM-listed biotech Physiomics has announced a new contract with client Numab Therapeutics to help development activities for the latter's oncology pipeline.
FTSE 100 movers: Intertek surges as it mulls split; Imperial Brands slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 10,586. 37 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Director dealings: AB Dynamics CEO snaps up shares
AB Dynamics revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Sarah Matthews-DeMers had acquired 2,000 ordinar shares in the AIM-listed automotive testing and development solution supplier.
Amcomri reports record full-year results
Amcomri Group reported record full-year results for 2025 on Tuesday, driven by organic growth, acquisitions and improved operational efficiency across its businesses.
AB Dynamics reports lower interim revenue, profit
AB Dynamics reported lower interim revenue and profit on Tuesday, after previously-flagged order timing delays, but maintained its full-year outlook, citing recovering order intake and strong structural growth drivers.
Amazon to buy Globalstar in $11.5bn deal
Amazon said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy satellite services operator Globalstar in an $11. 5bn deal.
ACG Metals reports strong year as it progresses copper transition
ACG Metals reported strong operational delivery and cash generation for 2025 on Tuesday, as it advanced its transition to copper production at the Gediktepe mine in Turkey.
JPMorgan beats Q1 estimates as markets, investment banking revenues jump
JPMorgan Chase & Co beat analysts' estimates with its first-quarter revenues and profits, with results bolstered by record quarterly markets turnover and record net inflows in retail investing, but warned that the US economy was facing an "increasingly complex set or risks".
Mkango UK subsidiaries secure government funding for UK project
Mkango Resources said on Tuesday that its UK subsidiaries have secured government-backed funding to develop recycled rare earth magnets for automotive applications, as part of a consortium aimed at building a domestic circular supply chain.
PetroTal reports lower quarterly production
PetroTal reported slightly lower quarter-on-quarter production in the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, while maintaining a strong cash position supported by higher oil prices.
US open: Stocks higher as investors digest bank earnings, PPI reading
Major indices were in the green early on Tuesday as market participants looked past a breakdown in Middle East peace talks to thumb over a number of big name bank earnings and March's hotter-than-expected producer price index.
IMF downgrades UK growth forecasts, cites hit from Iran war
The International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast on Tuesday as it said it would be the hardest hit from the Iran war among the developed economies.
Mortgage Advice Bureau acquires HomeOwners Alliance for £1.4m
Mortgage Advice Bureau announced on Tuesday that it has acquired HomeOwners Alliance for £1. 4m, as it looked to expand its reach earlier in the homebuying process and deepen its presence across the property transaction lifecycle.
Kefi set to complete financing of Tulu Kapi gold project
Kefi Gold and Copper said on Tuesday that it is set to complete the financing and launch development of its flagship Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, as it welcomed new investors following a recent placing.