It's that time again, let's take a look a five of the day's top stories on Proactive:
1. FTSE 100 blue-chips supported by bargain hunters
A buoyant session on the FTSE 100 saw blue-chip stocks maintain strong momentum while investors picked up beaten-down names. Marks & Spencer surged following the full restoration of its Click & Collect service after a cyberattack, and tech heavyweights such as Nvidia and AMD caught headlines with speculation of a novel revenue-sharing deal with the U.S. government. Read more
2. DEC posts strong first-half
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) delivered robust Q2 performance—reporting revenue of $510 million, adjusted EBITDA of $280 million, and free cash flow of $88 million. The company also highlighted its previously announced $2 billion strategic investment partnership with The Carlyle Group, which marks a key turning point for its expansion strategy. Read more
3. First Light Fusion’s 'Big Friendly Gun'
IP Group PLC (LSE:IPO) portfolio company First Light Fusion shattered records with its “Big Friendly Gun,” achieving pressures of 2.5 TPa—equivalent to meteorite impact forces—on a compact scale. This breakthrough has major implications for materials science, defense, and space research. Read more
4. Caledonia Mining delivers record Q2
Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) reported a blockbuster second quarter at its Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe: record production of 21,100 ounces, double-digit gold recovery improvement, and net profit surpassing full-year totals for previous years. The result prompted Cavendish to boost its target price for the company. Read more
5. Tesla applies for UK electricity supply licence
Tesla has formally applied to Ofgem to supply electricity to households and businesses across the UK—marking a major push into energy retail. If granted, the move would deepen Tesla’s energy footprint and potentially disrupt the UK utilities market. Read more