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City of London Investment Group Q1 2026 Trading Update: FuM Dips 3% Amid Market Volatility

City of London Investment Group's FuM fell 3% to $10.9bn in Q1 2026 on market volatility and outflows, but rebounded to $11.7bn by mid-April as flows slowed.

Mulberry Group's FY26 Trading Update Shows Strong H2 Momentum and Strategic Progress

Mulberry's FY26 update reveals 13.6% H2 sales surge, driven by strategic full-price discipline and broad regional growth.

JTC PLC Withholds Final Dividend Amid Private Equity Acquisition and Planned De-listing

JTC PLC withholds its final dividend for 2025 due to a pending private equity acquisition and planned de-listing, as detailed in its latest Annual Report and AGM notice.

Nanoco Posts H1 Profit on LG Settlement and Advances Sensor JDAs

Nanoco returns to profit on LG settlement, advancing sensor JDAs towards commercial scale-up with Asian partners.

Plus500 Q1 2026 Trading Update: Record Performance and Upgraded Guidance

Plus500 smashes Q1 2026 with record customer income, prompting an upgrade to full-year guidance.

Kainos Group Forecasts Revenue Ahead of Consensus with Robust Growth and Record Backlog

Kainos smashes revenue forecasts and keeps profit on track with a record order book and 21% headcount growth.

Auction Technology Group Reports Close to 8% H1 Revenue Growth; CEO to Step Down

Auction Technology Group posts near 8% H1 revenue growth, reiterates full-year guidance, and announces CEO John-Paul Savant will step down.

Panther Metals Reports Annual Results, Progress at Winston Tailings Project and Exploration Success

Panther Metals narrows losses, advances Winston Tailings Project towards near-term cashflow, and secures oversubscribed funding for its 2026 exploration plans.

ECR Minerals Announces Transformative Acquisition of Paleogold to Boost Gold Production and Cashflow

ECR Minerals acquires Paleogold for near-term gold production, expanding its Australian footprint through a fully funded, staged deal without an equity raise.

Supreme PLC Reports Record FY26 Performance, Beating Market Expectations

Supreme PLC beats market forecasts with record FY26 revenue of £265m and strong vaping sales growth despite the UK disposable ban, ending the year net-cash positive.

M&C Saatchi Posts Challenging 2025 Results, Shifts from Dividend to Enhanced Buybacks Under New Leadership

A bruising 2025 for M&C Saatchi with profit down, but cash conversion strong. Dividend axed for buybacks under new exec chair, eyeing 2026 rebound.

Oryx International Growth Fund's Proposed Animalcare Acquisition to Boost NAV by 52p per Share

Oryx International Growth Fund's NAV set to rise 52p per share from proposed Animalcare deal, pending completion.

Audioboom Reports Record 2025 Results, 54% EBITDA Growth, and Strategic Review

Record revenue, 54% EBITDA growth & a live strategic review. Why Audioboom's 2025 results signal a platform hitting its stride.

discoverIE Group Reports Accelerated Q4 Growth and Strong Full-Year Performance for FY2026

discoverIE Group finishes FY2026 strong: Q4 orders jump 16%, sales accelerate, and EPS growth on track with consensus.

Baker Steel Resources Trust Reports 52.8% NAV Growth in 2025 and Announces New Capital Return Policy

Baker Steel Resources Trust posts 52.8% NAV surge for 2025 and launches a new blended capital return policy of dividends and buybacks.

Vp plc Reports FY26 Profits in Line with Guidance, Highlights Strategic Progress Under New CEO

VP plc's FY26 profits hit guidance range under new CEO Alice Woodwark, with strategic focus on infrastructure demand and a disciplined, no-surprises performance.

JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Trust Reports Underperformance but Sees Optimism in 2026

JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Trust lagged the Russell 2000 in 2025 but sees 2026 optimism with cheap small caps and aggressive buybacks.

IDH Delivers 37% Revenue Growth and 61% EBITDA Jump in FY 2025 Amid Strategic Expansion and Major Shareholder Shift to Elliott

Integrated Diagnostics reports 37% revenue growth and 61% EBITDA surge in FY 2025, as Elliott Investment Management becomes the new major shareholder.

essensys plc Faces Recommended Takeover Amidst Half-Year Revenue Drop and Going Concern Warnings

essensys plc faces a recommended 17p takeover amid a 25% revenue drop, going concern warnings, and a critical need for near-term funding clarity.

Optima Health Exceeds FY26 EBITDA Expectations by 10% Following PAM Acquisition

Optima Health exceeds FY26 EBITDA expectations by 10%, driven by the transformative PAM acquisition and strong trading momentum.

Net Zero Infrastructure PLC in Talks to Acquire Westura Energy NL After Failed Deals

Net Zero Infrastructure PLC eyes Westura Energy NL acquisition with new Riverfort & Westmarket funding-a strategic pivot despite tight finances.

Verici Dx Reports Strong Q1 Growth with 32% Surge in Tutivia Testing Volumes

Verici Dx Q1 2026: Tutivia testing volumes jump 32% as adoption widens across US transplant centres and reimbursement tailwinds build. A strong start to the year.

Intertek Strengthens Solar Assurance Leadership with Acquisition of Mitsui Chemicals Lab in India

Intertek expands in India's solar boom, acquiring a PV testing lab with key accreditations to speed up market access. A strategic bolt-on for growth.

Schroder Japan Trust Delivers Strong Half-Year Performance with AI Gains and Fee Cuts

Morgan Sindall Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Strong Construction and Fit Out Performance

Morgan Sindall upgrades 2026 profit outlook on robust Construction and Fit Out performance, with Fit Out beating its target range.

Mercia Asset Management Expects FY26 EBITDA to Surpass Market Forecasts with £200M+ Fund Inflows

Mercia's FY26 EBITDA beats market forecasts with £200M+ inflows, zero redemptions, and ongoing share buybacks.

Ashmore Group Reports 3% AuM Decline in Q3 Amid Geopolitical Volatility

Ashmore Group's Q3 AUM fell 3% to $50.7bn amid geopolitical volatility, with equal hits from performance and outflows. Local currency debt and equities saw inflows.

LondonMetric Property Plc Reports 16% Rental Income Growth and 4% Dividend Increase in Trading Update

LondonMetric delivers robust 16% rental income growth and a 4% dividend increase, driven by high occupancy, long leases, and strong rent reviews.

Entain Reports Strong Q1 Volume Growth and Reiterates FY26 Guidance

Entain posts strong Q1 2026 customer volume growth, offset by softer sports margins. UK&I and Australia lead, while full-year guidance remains firmly on track.

Rentokil Initial Reports Steady Q1 2026 Revenue Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rentokil Initial posts 3.4% organic revenue growth in Q1 2026, with robust Pest Control performance and confident full-year guidance from new CEO Mike Duffy.