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Pulsar Helium says its "well-positioned" to be part of the solution as potential domestic US supplier
In the second quarter, independent US federal labs confirmed helium‑3 in Topaz gas samples; meanwhile, the firm said recent drilling encountered high‑pressure gas as it advances toward production readiness.
Quantum Helium to start stimulation at Sagebrush-1
"The data collected to date supports progression to a larger fracture stimulation designed to improve communication with the broader Leadville reservoir and provide a more meaningful assessment of its production potential," said CEO Howard McLaughlin.
Likewise Group says investment plan keeps £250m sales target on track
Like‑for‑like revenue is up 16.5% year to date to 31 May and the board says capacity investments leave the group positioned to materially exceed a £250m sales target while remaining confident of meeting market expectations for the year to 31 December.
Chemring posts record £1.4bn order book as H1 performance meets board expectations
"Demand in Countermeasures & Energetics remains particularly strong, supported by operational usage, stockpile replenishment and new programmes," said CEO Michael Ord
British Land appoints Joanne McNamara as chief executive
The British Land Company has named Joanne McNamara as Chief Executive Officer, with her start expected by the end of November at the latest.
Wizz Air passenger traffic rose 26% in May
The budget airline carried 7.13 million passengers in May, up 26% year-on-year, as capacity climbed 25.4% and load factor rose 0.5 percentage points to 91.7%.
Time Out sells Spanish media arm to RBA in long-term franchise deal
It has agreed a long-term franchise partnership with Spanish publisher RBA, which acquires Time Out's media operations in Spain, and will pay Time Out a franchise fee, while Time Out Market operations remain with the group.
British American Tobacco says its on track as new product categories accelerate
Pre‑close trading update says H1 and FY26 New Category revenue is now expected to be in the mid‑teens, with U.S. strength and Velo driving performance and group profit weighted to the second half.
Anthropic confidentially files IPO prospectus with SEC
Anthropic filed a confidential IPO prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, opening the option of a US listing after a funding round that valued the AI developer at $965 billion.
Mining Today: Bluebird Mining's South Korea royalty deal, Aterian, First Class Metals, Forgent, Lexington Gold, Greatland Gold
A busy Monday for small-cap miners brought a string of corporate and operational developments, led by Bluebird Mining Ventures' disposal of its South Korean assets in exchange for a retained royalty stream, while First Class Metals completed its earn-in at a Canadian lithium project.
Tech Today: Cerillion lands £42.5m Omantel deal, EnSilica, TPXimpact, Ocado
Contract wins and analyst conviction drove the bulk of Monday's small-cap tech action, with Cerillion's landmark Omantel deal pushing its back-order book to record levels, EnSilica securing a $75m automotive chip agreement, and TPXimpact surging on a £16m Ministry of Justice mandate.
Health & Bio Today: Avacta reports positive salivary gland cancer data, hVIVO, ValiRx, CRISM Therapeutics, ProBiotix Health
A busy session for health and biotech small-caps was headlined by positive preclinical data from Avacta on its lead oncology asset in salivary gland cancer, while ValiRx moved to exercise an RNA option after an evaluation concluded four months ahead of schedule.
Oil & Gas Today: Sulnox, Block Energy, Prospex Energy
A French distribution agreement for Sulnox's fuel-efficiency technology headlined a busy Monday for small-cap oil and gas names.
Anglian Water confirms final £200m tranche of £500m equity injection
Shareholders have provided the last £200m, and the cash will be used to repay bank facilities maturing in mid‑June 2026.
Ocado tipped for upside as new Asda partnership shows OSP appeal
Analyst Tintin Stormont sees Ocado as a Buy, with a 310p price target, following the recently announced Asda deal, with a price target implying roughly 39% upside for the shares.
Broker warns housing market is starting to struggle as May prices dip
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, pointed to housing data showing growth slowed to just 1.7% in May, while other stats signal mounting pressure on the market.
Broker lifts Applied Nutrition to Buy and raises up target
Panmure Liberum analysts upgraded Applied Nutrition to Buy, with a 330p price target off the back of a catalyst-rich investor update on Monday.
Pan African Resources sets FY27 production and cost guidance
The Elikhulu, Mogale, Evander and Barberton properties were said to be offsetting a slower-than-expected ramp-up at the new Tennant operations.
Cerillion's record orders point to stronger second half says analyst
Cerillion has steadily built a reputation in telecoms billing and customer management, and has transformed from a niche domestic player into a credible global contender, so says eToro market analyst Mark Crouch.
Rockfire Resources partner Eastern completes maiden fieldwork at Marengo
Rockfire Resources says ASX‑listed Eastern Resources has finished initial fieldwork at the Marengo Goldfield under a binding three‑year farm‑in where Eastern will sole‑fund AUD1.5m to earn up to 80%.