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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.

Hays PLC Releases Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update

Hays PLC's Q3 2026 trading update RNS is a notice of availability-the real figures and analysis are in the full statement and investor call.

Dunelm Q3 Sales Rise but Profit Outlook Softens in Uncertain Market

Dunelm Q3 trading update: Sales rise, margin holds, but profit guidance trimmed amid uncertain market conditions.

The Beauty Tech Group Reports Record FY25 Results, Exceeding Expectations Post-IPO

The Beauty Tech Group delivers punchy post-IPO results with 39.4% revenue growth, soaring margins, and a debt-free balance sheet boasting £40.8m net cash.

Alumasc Group Issues Cautious Profit Outlook as Middle East Conflict Impacts Q3 Performance

Alumasc Group's Q3 shows steady revenue and a 28% higher order book, but issues a cautious £11m profit outlook as Middle East conflict delays projects.

Tooru plc Agrees to Acquire Mylky B.V. in Strategic Expansion of Plant-Based Portfolio

Tooru plc's strategic £12M acquisition of Mylky B.V. expands its plant-based portfolio with a fast-growing D2C milk machine brand in Europe.

Savannah Resources Reports 2025 Results, Eyes 2028 Production After Securing €110m Portuguese Grant

Savannah Resources secures a €110m Portuguese grant for its Barroso Lithium Project, upgrades its resource, and targets first production in 2028. A pivotal year ahead.

eEnergy Adopts Conservative Revenue Policy and Lifts FY26 Revenue Outlook

eEnergy upgrades FY26 revenue outlook to £38m after adopting more conservative accounting, signaling stronger cash generation and improved earnings quality.

Tesco Posts Growth in 2025/26 Preliminary Results, Announces £750m Share Buyback and Record Market Share

Tesco announces a £750m share buyback after reporting record market share and solid growth in its 2025/26 results.

Audioboom Q1 2026: Record 30% Revenue Growth and 118% EBITDA Surge

Audioboom Q1 2026 results show record 30% revenue growth and a 118% surge in EBITDA, powered by its Showcase ad-tech marketplace and soaring audience scale.

Mitie Bolsters Data Centre Projects with Strategic Nordic Acquisitions

Mitie boosts its data centre fire & security projects in the Nordics with two strategic acquisitions, capitalising on the region's AI-driven hyperscale boom.

Silver Bullet Achieves First Profitable Quarter with 22% Revenue Growth

Silver Bullet marks a turnaround with its first EBITDA-positive quarter on 22% revenue growth, targeting cash flow positivity by Q2 2026.

LG Electronics Releases FY2025 Consolidated Financial Statement

LG's FY2025 RNS contains no figures. The full story-revenue, margins, cash flow-is in the consolidated accounts PDF. Here’s what to look for.

Bank Muscat Reports 9.2% Rise in Q1 2026 Net Profit

Bank Muscat's Q1 2026 net profit climbs 9.2%, fueled by lower impairments and solid fee income. A constructive start to the year.

Standard Life Acquires Aegon UK in £2.0 Billion Deal to Form UK's Largest Retirement Savings Business

Standard Life's £2.0bn acquisition of Aegon UK creates the UK's largest retirement business with £480bn AUA, shifting earnings towards capital-light platforms.

Tatton Asset Management Reports Strong FY26 Growth and Confident Outlook in Trading Update

Tatton Asset Management reports robust 11% AUM growth to £24.2bn in FY26, with strong underlying inflows and a confident outlook despite a major client mandate loss.

Rank Group Reports Q3 Revenue Growth and Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook to at Least £68m

Rank upgrades full-year profit outlook to at least £68m after Q3 revenue grows 5%. Digital and venues deliver steady growth.