Welcome to Five at Five, your daily whip-round of the top market movers and headline-makers. From surging shares and bold outlooks to companies navigating bumps in the road, here’s what you need to know before the market calls it a day.
1. Reckitt Benckiser: Investors cheered as Reckitt’s upgraded outlook and cost cuts sparked a swift 9% share rally. Read more
2. ITV: Digital ads stole the show, pushing shares 10% higher, even as profits slipped behind the scenes. Read more
3. Lloyds Banking Group: Q2 profits were a pleasant surprise, but investors are still bracing for the Supreme Court’s verdict. Read more
4. Tesla: Another quarter, another speed bump—sales fell, shares dipped, but fans still dream of robotaxis’ potential. Read more
5. EnergyPathways: Costain’s appointment lit a spark, sending shares up 9% as its energy ambitions gained new momentum. Read more
The markets: US-EU deal pushes UK stock higher. Read more
Today's pick of the small-caps
Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) shares up 5% as recurring revenue and customer growth drive optimism
Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) pushing ahead with two gene therapy programs targeting age-related diseases. It’s preparing for human trials in Europe and is already testing one candidate in older dogs.
MP Evans Group PLC (AIM:MPE)boosted palm fruit harvests by 9% in the first half, thanks to better weather. It also got stronger prices for its palm oil and kernels, supporting profits despite a slight drop in production.
Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD)has sold part of its stake in Datacenter United to a fund managed by Cordiant Capital, for €20 million.