1. Games Workshop trumpets higher profit than expected
Shares surged after the Warhammer owner said trading had been strong across both its core business and licensing.
2. Royal Mail takeover delayed as final clearance held up
One final regulatory condition to be satisfied is needed before the offer can be declared unconditional.
3. FTSE 100 enjoys brighter session
Speculation US tariffs could abruptly be watered down and hefty German spending plans aided gains on Wednesday.
4. Galliford Try says full-year results to exceed market expectations after bumper first half
It benefited from continued growth in its Building and Infrastructure divisions, with the latter seeing strong activity in water sector frameworks.
5. Oriole Resources hails 'strong potential' of Cameroon gold project
The high number of intersections received to date in the maiden programme is truly exciting," chief executive Martin Rosser said.
And with other small caps
Great Southern Copper secures £1.57m of new investment to support Chile exploration effort