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FTSE 100 snaps seven-day winning streak after US and Iran trade airstrikes 
28 May 2026

FTSE 100 snaps seven-day winning streak after US and Iran trade airstrikes 

* PPHE Hotel surges on £921 ​mln takeover ⁠proposal from Fattal Hotel Group

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
28 May 2026

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary

* Europe plans to prioritise satellite spectrum for domestic ​firms

Market News Soitec + 3 more shares
LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism
28 May 2026

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed lower on Thursday with hopes for peace between the US and Iran hanging in the balance as new reports of deal pro...

Market News Babcock + 11 more shares
REFILE-Investors such as cenbanks interested in UK gilts after yield surge, Natwest Markets CEO says
28 May 2026

REFILE-Investors such as cenbanks interested in UK gilts after yield surge, Natwest Markets CEO says

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Some official institutions such as central banks are meaningfully interested ​in ‌the UK government bond market for the fir...

Goldman Sachs says on track for near-record M&A volumes in 2026
28 May 2026

Goldman Sachs says on track for near-record M&A volumes in 2026

NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs' merger ​and acquisition ⁠volumes this year are ​on course to approach a 2021 record, with corporate activi...

TotalEnergies CEO says Middle East oil mega-trades followed US Navy moves into Gulf
28 May 2026

TotalEnergies CEO says Middle East oil mega-trades followed US Navy moves into Gulf

PARIS, ⁠May ​28 - French oil ​major ‌TotalEnergies made ⁠the decision to ⁠buy ​large amounts of Middle East ​crude ‌in March after its traders ​notice...

Oil & Gas Total Energies + 1 more share
Trials show GSK drug cures hepatitis B in nearly 20% of patients
28 May 2026

Trials show GSK drug cures hepatitis B in nearly 20% of patients

(Sharecast News) - GSK said on Thursday that late-stage trial results for its experimental drug for chronic hepatitis B, bepirovirsen, showed that it ...

One in six young Britons risk joblessness trap, report warns
28 May 2026

One in six young Britons risk joblessness trap, report warns

* Over 1 million UK 16-24 year ​olds outside ⁠job market, education

FOCUS-Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
28 May 2026

FOCUS-Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

* Jet fuel rerouted as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz, prices surge

Peel Hunt downgrades Hiscox after strong run but remains positive long term
28 May 2026

Peel Hunt downgrades Hiscox after strong run but remains positive long term

(Sharecast News) - Peel Hunt downgraded Hiscox on Thursday to 'add' from 'buy' after a strong share price performance and citing a full standalone val...

BP set to take over offshore natural gas project in Azerbaijan, sources say
28 May 2026

BP set to take over offshore natural gas project in Azerbaijan, sources say

BAKU, May 28 (Reuters) - Energy ​major ⁠BP will become the ​operator of a large offshore natural gas ​production project ‌in Azerbaijan - the Babek ga...

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 sinks as US strikes hit peace hopes
28 May 2026

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 sinks as US strikes hit peace hopes

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Thursday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East were dented by fresh US strikes again...

Market News Babcock + 11 more shares
Finsbury Growth lags benchmark, adopts enhanced dividend policy
28 May 2026

Finsbury Growth lags benchmark, adopts enhanced dividend policy

(Alliance News) - Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC on Thursday said its interim return underperformed its benchmark index, but expressed confidence ...

Funds Finsbury Growth + 6 more shares
GSK hails "major step forward" after "positive" hepatitis drug results
28 May 2026

GSK hails "major step forward" after "positive" hepatitis drug results

(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Thursday reported "positive" phase 3 trial data for its hepatitis B treatment, Bepirovirsen, which it said could "redefin...