HUTCHMED sets July 30 for 2026 half-year earnings
June 30, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT.HUTCHMED (China) Limited plans to post its interim 2026 financial results covering the six months to June 30 on July 30, 2026. The Nasdaq, AIM, and HKEX-listed drugmaker will hold webcasts in English and Putonghua for analysts and investors after the release. HUTCHMED develops targeted therapies and immunotherapies for cancer and immunological conditions and sells several drugs globally. The webcast and replay will be available through the company’s website.
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BA Trims A380 Network as IAG Pushes Premium Seats
June 30, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT. British Airways is pulling back Airbus A380 flights on seven Heathrow routes as parent IAG adjusts its cabin mix towards more premium seating. The airline is refitting its A380s, dropping total seat count from 469 to 421 but raising business and premium economy seats by 40, now at 206 in total. BA has dropped A380 service to Hong Kong, Chicago O’Hare, and Washington Dulles, but will bring back Dallas and Singapore. IAG is betting higher yields from premium passengers will offset A380 costs and Heathrow slot limits. Markets will watch if the shift pays off as travel demand changes.
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Morrisons to shut more than 100 loss-making stores, putting Post Office counters at risk
June 30, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT. Morrisons is shutting over 100 of its underperforming convenience stores, with seven Morrisons Daily branches named so far. Cost pressure in UK convenience is a big part of the decision. Closures in places like Hull and Hemel Hempstead could mean Post Office counters there will go too. Local groups and politicians are pushing to keep these outlets open. Most of the stores were McColl’s before Morrisons took them on, and they have not turned around. Morrisons says it will steer people to nearby stores and to shop online instead. The move hits retail landlords as well, and puts pressure on listed competitors like Tesco and J Sainsbury, while showing how hard it is for retailers to keep unprofitable stores running and community services like bill paying, parcels, and banking available.
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WH Smith High-Street Sale Plan Under Fresh Investor Pressure as TG Jones Court Hearing Delayed
June 30, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT.WH Smith faces new investor pressure after a UK High Court judge pushed back a decision on TG Jones’s rescue plan for the high-street shop portfolio. TG Jones wants to close as many as 150 stores out of 450 and cut rents to keep the retailer running. Key landlords for top locations support the proposal but others, mainly those with weaker sites and some creditors, oppose it. TG Jones is private and trails WH Smith on brand awareness-44.5% versus WH Smith’s 93.4% per YouGov. Sales have fallen 12% since the handover. The latest numbers show TG Jones lost £18.6 million and owes £4 million to suppliers. The court could force through the restructuring plan, but TG Jones said it may enter administration without approval.
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How Bank of Queensland (BOQ) Shares Stack Up: 4 Fast Checks
June 30, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT.Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) runs close to 200 branches across Australia, most managed by owners. BOQ’s workplace culture scores 2.6 out of 5 on Seek, below the sector average of 3.1. Its net interest margin sits at 1.56%, behind the 1.78% average of other major ASX banks, pointing to lower lending returns. BOQ posts return on equity at 4.7% versus the sector’s 9.35%. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio tracks the bank’s capital strength. These numbers matter for anyone looking at BOQ’s share price right now.
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Citi Keeps Buy Rating on Bridgepoint After Kayne Anderson Deal
June 30, 2026, 5:03 AM EDT. Citi kept its buy rating on Bridgepoint Group PLC after it confirmed an acquisition of Kayne Anderson. The London-listed private equity group locked in the deal as Citi stuck to its positive call. Citi pointed to possible growth and more value from the transaction. Bridgepoint is looking to boost its market reach and add to its portfolio, with Citi saying that backs a positive view for the stock.
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Castlebar Capital Says It Holds 1.07% of Bluefield Solar Income Fund
June 30, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT. Castlebar Capital LLP said it holds a 1.07% stake in Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd, as of June 26, 2026. The position comes through cash-settled derivatives, totaling 6,391,333 units. The filing was made under Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code, which kicks in when holdings rise above 1% in a target. Castlebar reported no other dealings or subscription rights, meaning the disclosed holding is the only position shown.
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ASX 200 slips before year-end as miners fall, banks up; FAB launches $750m bond
June 30, 2026, 4:33 AM EDT. The ASX 200 traded lower, dragged down by miners and property names as the end of the Australian financial year approaches. Commodity price worries and concerns around higher rates weighed on sentiment. Bank stocks moved higher, helped by strong profits and solid loan quality. Investors rotated into financials as caution grew elsewhere. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) said it would sell $750 million in Tier 2 bonds due 2036, aiming to strengthen capital ratios under Basel III, with fixed-income buyers in mind. Saga PLC stock fell, with cost pressures offsetting steady cruise demand and bookings, despite the company sticking with its full-year guidance. The travel sector sent mixed signals, and investors stayed cautious.
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Neo Energy Metals (LSE:NEO) up 11% on first operational update
June 30, 2026, 4:32 AM EDT. Neo Energy Metals shares moved up 11% to 0.97 pence after the company put out its first quarterly operational update. The uranium and gold explorer reported progress in its projects. The company said it sees potential growth as it continues with its operational plans.
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ASX 200 falls as miners, property shares drop before year-end; banks up
June 30, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. ASX 200 traded lower, with miners and property stocks leading losses as the financial year winds down. Miners lost ground on worries about commodity prices. Property shares also slipped, hurt by fears of higher interest rates. But banks moved higher after stronger earnings and solid loan quality. Investors rotated into banks as caution set in ahead of the fiscal year-end.
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FAB Sells $750 Million in Tier 2 Bonds Maturing 2036
June 30, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT.First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) said it is selling U.S.$750 million of Tier 2 Capital Securities maturing December 2036, according to a new prospectus. The move adds to FAB’s regulatory capital under Basel III, giving the bank more subordinated debt to meet minimum requirements. FAB released the official prospectus June 30, 2026. The bank said the sale fits with its plans to manage capital and support growth as market conditions change. FAB is one of the biggest banks in the UAE, and this issue targets fixed-income investors interested in the region’s lenders.
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Saga PLC Shares Slip as Investors Focus on Costs Despite Cruise Demand
June 30, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. Saga PLC shares fell Tuesday. The company kept its full-year guidance after reporting a strong start helped by cruise demand. Higher spending is adding pressure. Investors looked past the travel firm’s strong bookings and revenue support, focusing on rising costs. Market reaction was mixed.
