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WSP Global’s second Arcadis approach fails on price and paper currency concerns
Arcadis rejected WSP Global's €5.2 billion revised bid at €51.50 per share, citing undervaluation, WSP stock risk, and leverage inside a combined entity.
Vanquis Banking Group (LSE: VANQ) plunges after 2026 return target cut
Vanquis Banking Group generated more first-half profit than it made during all of 2025, but weaker lending economics forced another guidance reset and sent its shares towards a 52-week low.
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.
Trump tariffs hit 60 trading partners as US rebuilds global import tax wall
Washington replaced an expiring tariff with forced-labour duties on 60 economies, keeping a near-universal US import tax floor intact.
Wylfa SMR Project: Britain’s first modular nuclear fleet takes shape in North Wales in 2026
The Wylfa SMR Project in North Wales has moved into site-specific design, with Great British Energy – Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR advancing an initial three-reactor deployment planned to deliver around 1.4GWe of firm low-carbon power.
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.
Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) advances Russia exit with £175m disposal loss
Reckitt Benckiser Group is accepting a £175 million post-tax loss to sell its Russian hygiene operations. The disposal reduces sanctions and geopolitical exposure while leaving adjusted profit expectations and its Russian health business intact.
Fonix plc (AIM: FNX) gross profit rises 12.9% as mobile payments growth beats market expectations
Fonix plc exceeded full-year profit expectations as recurring mobile payments and messaging income supported operating leverage. Its next growth test is converting European expansion and new communications products into material revenue.
Kier Group (LSE: KIE) targets top end of FY26 forecasts as order book reaches record £11.9bn
Kier Group’s growing water, nuclear, rail and public-building workload has strengthened revenue visibility, while a £232 million net cash forecast shifts attention towards margins and shareholder returns.
Why Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK could test NATO resolve
Russia’s live-fire drill near the UK is raising NATO security concerns as Andy Burnham backs Ukraine and naval tensions rise.