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Greencoat Renewables (LSE: GRP) returns to profit, but 24% NAV discount shows what investors still fear
Greencoat Renewables returned to profit and generated enough cash to cover its first-half dividend 1.6 times, but weak wind resources, leverage and a persistent discount to net asset value remain central investor concerns.
Donald Trump backs united Ireland as Good Friday Agreement border question returns to spotlight
Donald Trump has broken with decades of careful US neutrality by openly supporting Irish reunification, even as the British government says a Northern Ireland referendum is not currently planned.
Ulta Beauty now has 1,622 stores, but its $1.8bn buyback plan may be the bigger signal
Ulta Beauty raises guidance as stores and Space NK lift sales, but a post-earnings stock drop shows investors still want stronger margin proof ahead now.
Aviva profit jumps 24% as Direct Line integration raises the bar for £7bn cash target
Aviva plc beat first-half profit expectations as Direct Line and Wealth accelerated growth, but softer insurance pricing and a lower Health outlook mean the next phase depends on converting greater scale into sustainable margins, capital and earnings per share.
European Green Transition (AIM: EGT) revenue jump validates wind pivot
European Green Transition’s first post-acquisition trading period points to strong wind-services demand, but converting a £126 million repowering pipeline will determine whether its £50 million revenue ambition is realistic.
Clean TeQ Water (ASX: CNQ) PHOSPHIX plant beats phosphate target in first European commercial deployment
Clean TeQ Water’s first European PHOSPHIX plant beat phosphate targets, but repeat orders and operating economics will determine the commercial payoff.
Renishaw plc (LSE: RSW) beats upgraded guidance with £815m full-year revenue
Renishaw expects fiscal 2026 revenue of approximately £815 million and adjusted pre-tax profit of £167 million after semiconductor, electronics, aerospace and defence demand produced a record fourth quarter.
Dunelm (LSE: DNLM) shares rise as £1.83bn sales offset flat full-year profit
Dunelm Group delivered resilient fourth-quarter sales, rising digital participation and strong cash conversion, but flat profit and heavier promotional activity show why its September strategy update will matter.
Hays plc (LSE: HAS) shares jump as profit outlook improves despite weak hiring market
Hays plc rallied as profit guidance improved despite falling fees, raising the key question: is HAS seeing a turnaround or only a cost-led reprieve?
UN calls urgent Sudan debate as 500,000 civilians face El Obeid atrocity risk
Half a million civilians face atrocity risk in El Obeid as the RSF closes in, forcing an urgent United Nations debate before Sudan’s next catastrophe.