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Wirtek Projects Modest Revenue Growth for 2026 Amid Ongoing Market Caution

Wirtek Projects Modest Revenue Growth for 2026 Amid Ongoing Market Caution

Wirtek, an IT services provider based in Denmark, issued guidance for 2026 forecasting revenue of DKK 65.0 million to DKK 70.0 million, an increase of 1% to 9% versus 2025. The company also expects EBITDA of DKK 3.0 million to DKK 6.0 million in 2026, implying margins of 4.3% to 9.2% and a rise of 76% to 253% from 2025 EBITDA of DKK 1.70 million. M…

IP Group NAV Rises 13% on Pfizer Deal; Shares Surge as Accounting Shift Triggers Covenant Headache

IP Group NAV Rises 13% on Pfizer Deal; Shares Surge as Accounting Shift Triggers Covenant Headache

IP Group reported a 13% increase in net asset value per share to 110.4p for 2025, driven by £128.2m of licensing income tied to Pfizer's acquisition of Metsera. Shares jumped over 8% on the news, even as an IFRS 10 reclassification created a technical covenant breach on a £120m private placement that required a waiver and a reclassification of £119…

Attacks Cripple UAE Energy Links as Shah Gas Field and Fujairah Port Hit

Attacks Cripple UAE Energy Links as Shah Gas Field and Fujairah Port Hit

Operations at the Shah gas field remained suspended after a drone attack, while a separate assault ignited a fire at Fujairah port and prompted ADNOC to halt oil loading. The combined disruptions risk cutting off the United Arab Emirates' remaining crude export channel amid broader regional closures of the Strait of Hormuz, reducing domestic gas su…

Primary Health Properties lifts covered dividend 3% as NAV falls to 99p

Primary Health Properties lifts covered dividend 3% as NAV falls to 99p

Primary Health Properties increased its fully covered dividend per share by 3% for the year 2025 while reporting a 4% drop in net asset value to 99 pence. The £6 billion healthcare real estate investment trust posted modestly higher earnings per share, expanded contracted rent roll with a high proportion of government-backed income, and reported su…

Rob Woodward to Take the Helm as Vistry Group Chair After May AGM

Rob Woodward to Take the Helm as Vistry Group Chair After May AGM

Vistry Group PLC has named Rob Woodward CBE as its next non-executive chair, with the role to take effect at the conclusion of the company's annual general meeting on May 13, 2026. The move follows the decision by Greg Fitzgerald to step down as executive chair at the AGM and to retire as chief executive, though Fitzgerald will remain in the CEO ro…

Tokyo Stocks Slip; Nikkei 225 Closes Down 0.22%

Tokyo Stocks Slip; Nikkei 225 Closes Down 0.22%

Japan's equity market finished lower on Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 slipping 0.22% as losses concentrated in Paper & Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors. Market breadth was positive but several large-cap electrical and semiconductor-related names recorded notable declines. Energy and precious metals futures edged higher while the yen weakene…

Taiwan market slips as key sectors weigh; Taiwan Weighted down 0.54%

Taiwan market slips as key sectors weigh; Taiwan Weighted down 0.54%

Taiwan's equity market closed lower on Tuesday, with the Taiwan Weighted index retreating 0.54% as losses in the Biotech & Medical Care and Transport sectors dragged the benchmark down. Several small-cap names recorded double-digit gains, and a handful of larger issues posted steep losses. Commodity prices climbed and currency moves were modest.

ASX Edges Higher as Mining and Materials Stocks Lead Gains

ASX Edges Higher as Mining and Materials Stocks Lead Gains

Australian equities closed higher on Tuesday, driven by advances in the Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors. The S&P/ASX 200 finished up 0.36%, with Telix Pharmaceuticals, Westgold Resources and Genesis Minerals among the top performers. Retail and coal-linked names underperformed, while volatility eased and commodities prices moved higher.

Nissan to Trim Output at Kyushu Plant as Middle East Shipments Stall

Nissan to Trim Output at Kyushu Plant as Middle East Shipments Stall

Nissan will cut production by roughly 1,200 vehicles this month at its Kyushu factory as exports to the Middle East have been disrupted by constrained shipping routes amid regional tensions. The automaker will prioritize storage capacity by scaling back models not bound for the region, while Patrol production at a neighboring plant remains unchange…