US stock futures dropped after President Trump gave a televised address on the Middle East conflict, offering no new signs of easing tensions with Iran. He reiterated threats to bomb Iranian power plants and stated the Strait of Hormuz would reopen naturally as Iran needs to sell oil. Trump's comments suggest continued military pressure without a clear plan to reduce operations, keeping markets cautious about the region's stability.
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Kenmare Resources reported weaker-than-expected production in the first half of 2026 due to commissioning delays at its Wet Concentrator Plant A, with ilmenite output down 40% year on year in Q2. Despite this, shipments increased by 53% as the compan...
Ramsdens Holdings PLC shares rose 13.6% to 670p following an improved takeover offer from US pawnbroking group FirstCash. FirstCash increased its cash bid to 675p per share from 600p, raising the total offer value to up to £232 million, including div...
Alphamin Resources delivers strong free cash flow from its high-grade Bisie tin mine, maintaining consistent output of 20,000 tonnes per annum. Despite operational risks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the company trades at a significant valuati...
Rotork PLC agreed to a £4.1 billion takeover by Switzerland's ABB, sending its shares up 67% and boosting the UK industrial engineering sector. The offer includes a 73% premium and an interim dividend, reflecting strong overseas interest in UK manufa...
