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Strength emerges as Europe steadies in uncertain currents

European markets hold steady amid a fragile ceasefire, with autos and defence leading the modest rally. Eyes now turn to Powell’s testimony and whether softening data will prompt Fed rate cuts by September...

Smith News Plc new services will drive cash and dividend growth, expects Premier Miton

Smith News Plc (LON:SNWS) was praised by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust for its adaptability amid a declining newspaper sector...

Asian markets shift as a fragile ceasefire redraws risk appetite

An emerging ceasefire in the Middle East has eased energy fears and set the stage for renewed equity interest across Asia, just as central banks contemplate rate moves...

Energy edges up in thewake of Middle East truce

Oil rebounds 1% thanks to the Iran‑Israel ceasefire, U.S. inventory draw and interest‑rate optimism. Supply looks steady, but demand keeps prices in check, patience over speculation now...

China stocks see six month high on cautious geopolitical thaw

Chinese stocks have surged to six month highs as a fragile Middle East truce eases oil-driven inflation pressure...

Palm oil finds momentum amid shifting global flows

Palm oil prices have edged higher as strong exports offset Middle East uncertainty, while India’s recent buying pause underlines volatility ahead...

European equities rally as ceasefire eases pressure

European equities rallied modestly on news of a fragile ceasefire, triggering rotation into autos, leisure and cyclicals...

Middle East breakthrough shifts energy sentiment

Oil is edging higher on a budding Iran‑Israel ceasefire...

Copper climbs as dollar weakens and yuan strengthens

Copper’s tightening supply and cross-market pricing dislocations are shaping a powerful investor narrative...

Gaming Realms plc: Rapid expansion makes ‘risk-reward’ compelling – fund manager (LON:GMR)

Gaming Realms Plc (LON:GMR) was highlighted by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust as a strong growth prospect, citing its expanding content licensing model and success with the Slingo brand...

Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund reports resilient FY25 results

Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund reported stable FY25 results, maintaining its 6.875p dividend and an 8.8% yield. Despite a small drop in NAV per share, the portfolio saw improved credit quality and reduced non-performing loans. £55.9 million of shares were repurchased, and the Fund remains well positioned for falling interest rates...

Babcock International reports strong FY25 results, £200m Share Buyback

Babcock International Group has posted strong preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with revenue up 11% to £4.83 billion and underlying operating profit rising 53%. The company also upgraded its medium-term guidance, raised its dividend by 30%, and announced a £200 million share buyback to be executed during FY26...

Games Workshop Group declares 85p dividend for 2025/26

Games Workshop has declared a dividend of 85 pence per share for 2025/26, to be paid on 15 August 2025...

Volta Finance: Volatility put into context

This report analyses Volta's share price volatility during recent crises, finding mixed results compared to broader equity markets. Volta currently trades at a double discount to NAV and offers a forecast 2025 dividend yield of 9.4%...

Aptamer signs licensing deal for Optimer®-Fc diagnostic reagent

Aptamer Group has entered a funded development and licensing agreement with a global life sciences company to create an Optimer®-Fc reagent for diagnostic kits. The deal includes royalties on future sales, supporting Aptamer’s recurring revenue growth...

Renold acquires Ognibene for €10m, expanding Southern Europe presence

Renold has acquired Italian chain manufacturer Ognibene S.p.a. for €10 million, enhancing access to the Southern European market and immediately boosting earnings. The deal supports operational synergies and future growth...

Avingtrans issues strong FY25 trading update

Avingtrans (AIM: AVG) reports strong FY25 results, with revenue and profits in line with upgraded expectations, driven by the Advanced Engineering Systems division...

Real Estate Credit Investments delivers 7.7% NAV return, 3p dividend

Real Estate Credit Investments Limited has reported a £22.8 million profit for the year ended 31 March 2025, with a 7.7% total NAV return and a maintained dividend of 12.0 pence per share. The Company continues to deliver stable income through a diversified real estate credit portfolio...

Duke Capital reports £25.8m recurring revenue

Duke Capital Limited has reported solid results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with recurring cash revenue up 6% to £25.8 million and the dividend held at 2.80 pence per share...
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Strength emerges as Europe steadies in uncertain currents

European markets hold steady amid a fragile ceasefire, with autos and defence leading the modest rally. Eyes now turn to Powell’s testimony and whether softening data will prompt Fed rate cuts by September...

Smith News Plc new services will drive cash and dividend growth, expects Premier Miton

Smith News Plc (LON:SNWS) was praised by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust for its adaptability amid a declining newspaper sector...

Asian markets shift as a fragile ceasefire redraws risk appetite

An emerging ceasefire in the Middle East has eased energy fears and set the stage for renewed equity interest across Asia, just as central banks contemplate rate moves...

Energy edges up in thewake of Middle East truce

Oil rebounds 1% thanks to the Iran‑Israel ceasefire, U.S. inventory draw and interest‑rate optimism. Supply looks steady, but demand keeps prices in check, patience over speculation now...

China stocks see six month high on cautious geopolitical thaw

Chinese stocks have surged to six month highs as a fragile Middle East truce eases oil-driven inflation pressure...

Palm oil finds momentum amid shifting global flows

Palm oil prices have edged higher as strong exports offset Middle East uncertainty, while India’s recent buying pause underlines volatility ahead...

European equities rally as ceasefire eases pressure

European equities rallied modestly on news of a fragile ceasefire, triggering rotation into autos, leisure and cyclicals...

Middle East breakthrough shifts energy sentiment

Oil is edging higher on a budding Iran‑Israel ceasefire...

Copper climbs as dollar weakens and yuan strengthens

Copper’s tightening supply and cross-market pricing dislocations are shaping a powerful investor narrative...

Gaming Realms plc: Rapid expansion makes ‘risk-reward’ compelling – fund manager (LON:GMR)

Gaming Realms Plc (LON:GMR) was highlighted by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust as a strong growth prospect, citing its expanding content licensing model and success with the Slingo brand...

Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund reports resilient FY25 results

Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund reported stable FY25 results, maintaining its 6.875p dividend and an 8.8% yield. Despite a small drop in NAV per share, the portfolio saw improved credit quality and reduced non-performing loans. £55.9 million of shares were repurchased, and the Fund remains well positioned for falling interest rates...

Babcock International reports strong FY25 results, £200m Share Buyback

Babcock International Group has posted strong preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with revenue up 11% to £4.83 billion and underlying operating profit rising 53%. The company also upgraded its medium-term guidance, raised its dividend by 30%, and announced a £200 million share buyback to be executed during FY26...

Games Workshop Group declares 85p dividend for 2025/26

Games Workshop has declared a dividend of 85 pence per share for 2025/26, to be paid on 15 August 2025...

Volta Finance: Volatility put into context

This report analyses Volta's share price volatility during recent crises, finding mixed results compared to broader equity markets. Volta currently trades at a double discount to NAV and offers a forecast 2025 dividend yield of 9.4%...

Aptamer signs licensing deal for Optimer®-Fc diagnostic reagent

Aptamer Group has entered a funded development and licensing agreement with a global life sciences company to create an Optimer®-Fc reagent for diagnostic kits. The deal includes royalties on future sales, supporting Aptamer’s recurring revenue growth...

Renold acquires Ognibene for €10m, expanding Southern Europe presence

Renold has acquired Italian chain manufacturer Ognibene S.p.a. for €10 million, enhancing access to the Southern European market and immediately boosting earnings. The deal supports operational synergies and future growth...

Avingtrans issues strong FY25 trading update

Avingtrans (AIM: AVG) reports strong FY25 results, with revenue and profits in line with upgraded expectations, driven by the Advanced Engineering Systems division...

Real Estate Credit Investments delivers 7.7% NAV return, 3p dividend

Real Estate Credit Investments Limited has reported a £22.8 million profit for the year ended 31 March 2025, with a 7.7% total NAV return and a maintained dividend of 12.0 pence per share. The Company continues to deliver stable income through a diversified real estate credit portfolio...

Duke Capital reports £25.8m recurring revenue

Duke Capital Limited has reported solid results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with recurring cash revenue up 6% to £25.8 million and the dividend held at 2.80 pence per share...
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