Lender NatWest (NWG) posted Q1 results which narrowly beat the consensus across the board and raised its FY guidance. However,…

Shares in IG Design (IGR) jumped after the creative and celebrational products seller said FY26 results will top expectations. Investors celebrated…

🧾 1) Headline numbers vs expectations CompanyRevenue (Reported)Revenue (Forecast)EPS (Reported)EPS (Forecast)Amazon$181.5bn~$177–178bn$2.78~$1.62–1.63Alphabet$109.9bn~$107bn$2.81~$2.63Meta$56.3bn~$55.5–55.6bn$10.44 (adj)~$6.67Microsoft$82.9bn~$81.3bn$4.27~$4.05 Source: Company reports & consensus data 👉 Takeaway:…

Investors breathed a sigh of relief after housebuilder Persimmon (PSN) confirmed its targets for profits and completions this year. However,…

Shares in hospitality group Whitbread (WTB) fell to a five-year low after its business review failed to resonate with the…

Consumer goods goliath Unilever (ULVR) reported better-than-expected Q1 sales as strong emerging markets demand more than offset sluggish developed markets…

Aero engine and defence group Rolls-Royce (RR.) issued a positive AGM statement confirming its FY26 financial targets. The firm assured…

Shares in Starbucks (SBUX) surged after the coffee roaster and retailer served up a second straight quarter of traffic growth.…

Shares in Warpaint London (W7L:AIM) tumbled to a 52-week low after the cosmetics seller warned challenging trading has persisted in…

Shares in ingredients group Treatt (TET) soared 45% after the board recommended a takeover offer from German rival Döhler. The…