Options Technology expands Financial Services Footprint with Major Tier 1 Bank AI Deployment in Iceland April 30, 2026 Options Technology, a global leader in financial technology managed services and IT infrastructure, today announced its PrivateMind solution has been selected by a Tier 1 bank for major AI deployment in its Iceland data center. PrivateMind is a fully governed AI platform, purpose-built for financial institutions that demand absolute data privacy, performance, and control. Deployed [...]
CRH Continues Share Buyback Program April 30, 2026 CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials, is pleased to announce that it has completed the latest phase of its share buyback program, returning a further $0.3 billion of cash to shareholders. This brings total cash returned to shareholders under our ongoing share buyback program to $10 billion since its commencement in May [...]
Luxfer Reports First Quarter 2026 Results April 28, 2026 Strong performance and resilient margins lift 2026 guidance, with a clear path to accelerating earnings growth in 2027 First Quarter 2026 Highlights* GAAP Net Sales of $83.9 million from $97.0 million, Adjusted Sales1 declined 7.3% GAAP Net Income was $3.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $5.5 million and $0.20 per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to $12.3 million, up 8.8%, and Adjusted Diluted EPS1 increased 17.4% to $0.27 Margins expanded, with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.7%, up 220bps, and gross margin of 26.1%, up 370 bps 2026 guidance raised, increasing Adj Diluted EPS midpoint to $1.17 from ~$1.12 Material step-up expected in 2027, with robust double-digit earnings growth Comparative information is relative to prior-year first quarter; results exclude discontinued operations 1 Note: Adjusted results exclude Graphic Arts
Airtel eyes fintech IPO spin off in $10bn boost for London market April 28, 2026 British telecommunications giant Airtel is mulling listing its mobile money business on the London Stock Market in what could be one of the largest public debuts on a European exchange in years. Airtel Money – a digital commerce service that allows users to store money, transfer funds and buy mobile data – is said to [...]
Everforth Launches New Era as Rebrand Elevates Technology and Digital Engineering Capabilities at Scale April 28, 2026 Now trading under NYSE ticker EFOR
Budweiser Partners with Football Icons Erling Haaland and Jürgen Klopp to Unleash New “Let it Pour” Platform for FIFA World Cup 2026™ April 28, 2026 The platform extends across more than forty countries, bringing fans together with a new global film featuring Haaland and Klopp, limited edition apparel, and legendary fan experiences
Power Probe launches dividend bonanza after growth surge April 27, 2026 One of the newest members of AIM is gearing up for a dividend bonanza just months after its London IPO. North Carolina-based Power Probe, which makes power tools for the motor industry and debuted on AIM in December, raising $15m (£11.1m), declared an initial dividend of 1.6per share on Monday. The firm, founded in California [...]
Janus Henderson to Report First Quarter 2026 Results April 24, 2026 Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG) (“Janus Henderson” or the “Company”) will announce its first quarter 2026 results after market close on Friday, May 8, 2026. While the previously announced take-private transaction with Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliated funds, and General Catalyst Group Management, LLC and its affiliated funds remains pending, the Company [...]
Boots shapes up for potential London IPO April 21, 2026 The owners of Boots have hired advisors to get the high street chemist into shape ahead of a potential London floating which could come as soon as next year. Sycamore Partners, the private equity firm which owns Boots, have been in talks with advisers in recent weeks on the possibility of floating in the capital. [...]
Peace in Iran – but for how long? April 9, 2026 Markets are decidedly relieved at news that despite unhinged threats from the orange occupant of the White House, a civilisation has not in fact been wiped out and the US reached a temporary ceasefire with Iran. But as Trump gets around the negotiating table – let’s hope he can stay awake – how certain can [...]