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Bloomsbury upgrades 2026/27 profit expectations after strong pre-orders as A&P drives recovery

The publisher said it has upgraded its profit expectations for 2026/27 after exceptional pre-orders and a strong frontlist, as it published audited results for the year ended 28 February versus the prior year.
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Oriole extends Mbe strike 100m after step‑out drilling

The explorer reported high‑grade step‑out drill hits at MB01‑S, extended the deposit strike to about 600m, and said an updated JORC resource is expected early Q3‑2026 as a joint‑venture with BCM is being formalised.
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Eco Atlantic farms down 37.5% of Block 1 CBK to Navitas for US$4m

Navitas will pay US$4m, assume operatorship with a 37.5% working interest and carry Eco for up to US$7.5m of the Block 1 CBK work programme, subject to regulatory approvals.
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Serval Resources identifies target formations on PL061

Ground geophysics on PL061 in Botswana's Kalahari Copper Belt has interpreted the D'Kar and Ngwako Pan Formation contacts in the licence's southern area, narrowing where the company will focus follow-up work.
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Keller Group posts strong start, says full-year outlook in line

The engineer said trading in the first four months of 2026 was strong and it remains on track to deliver a full-year result in line with the Board's expectations.
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Premier African Minerals issues 1.18bn shares to settle £0.217m of creditors

The mining development company has preserved working capital and prioritised advancement of the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project by settling about £0.217m of liabilities through the issue of 1.18bn shares at 0.0185p each.
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MedPal AI launches New Health sub-brand for GLP-1s and peptides with £1.3m marketing push

New Health is a dedicated consumer sub-brand for GLP-1 weight management and peptide medicines. The health platform has committed £1.3 million to a six-month national marketing programme.
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M&S says profit growth to resume after adjusted pre-tax profit falls to £671.4m in year to 28 March

Marks and Spencer Group told investors it expected profit growth to resume in 2026-27 after group adjusted profit before tax fell 23.8% to £671.4m in the 52 weeks to 28 March versus 2024-25.
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DCC proposes 5.0% rise to final dividend

The energy solutions company has proposed a 5.0% increase in its final dividend alongside strong cash generation and a £700 million capital return to shareholders.
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Fresnillo declares 2025 total dividend of 128.92 US cents per share

World's largest silver producer said it declared a final dividend of 108.12 US cents per share, adding to an interim 20.8 US cents to bring the total dividend for 2025 to 128.92 US cents per share.
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Energean trims 2026 group production guidance after 41-day Israel shutdown
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Luceco upgrades 2026 profit guidance after strong Q1 EV charging growth

Full-year profit expectations now exceed £40m after a robust quarter that drove broad-based revenue growth.
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Diploma reveals strong first half, upgrades FY26 guidance

Diploma upgraded its FY26 guidance after a strong first half to 31 March, increasing its organic revenue growth target to 12% from 9%, and saying acquisitions now add 6% to reported growth.
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discoverIE buys 90% of 3Gmetalworx to boost North American defence credentials

The London-listed firm agreed to acquire a 90% interest in 3Gmetalworx for US$67.5m in cash, adding a North American designer and maker of electromagnetic shielding for aerospace, defence and commercial space.
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Hilton Food Group confirms profit guidance of £60m-£65m

The food company reiterated in an AGM trading statement that trading since 29 December 2025 has been constructive and it remains on track to deliver adjusted profit before tax of £60m-£65m for 2026.
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Dr. Martens reports 61% profit jump as DTC pays off

The boot brand returned to profit growth in the 52 weeks to 29 March, with adjusted PBT up 61.3% to £55m while group revenue was broadly in line with guidance at £764.9m versus FY25.
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Currys upgrades full-year profit guidance

The retailer now expects full-year adjusted pre-tax profit of around £191m for the year ended 2 May, above its prior £180-190m guidance, after group like‑for‑like sales rose 4%.
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Topps Tiles says its expects H2 profit upside

It expects profit to improve in the second half and modest year-on-year profit growth after adjusted revenue for the 26 weeks to 28 March rose 11.6% to £142.6m.
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Cranswick lifts adjusted pre-tax profit and increases dividend after record investment

The food company reported adjusted profit before tax of £220.0 million for the 52 weeks ended 28 March, up 11.2% on the prior year.
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IG Group upgrades 2026 revenue guidance after strong Q1

It upgraded its 2026 organic total revenue guidance to 10-15% and lifted its medium-term compound growth target to at least 10% a year after a robust first quarter and early Q2 momentum.