Flagship Minerals Seeks ASX Listing for 3.8M Shares
July 30, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT. Flagship Minerals Limited lodged an application to quote 3.8 million new shares on the Australian Securities Exchange. The filing comes after Flagship Minerals issued new securities as it looks to build liquidity and back funding plans. Pan Asia Metals Ltd acted as the parent company in the application. A listing on the ASX could give Flagship Minerals access to more investors.
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FTSE 100 Hovers Near Highs Before Bank of England Call
July 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 stayed close to its record on Thursday, with traders focused on the Bank of England’s rate decision. Strong corporate earnings were in the mix. Shell jumped 1.5% after posting its best profit since early 2022 and laying out another share buyback. Rolls-Royce climbed more than 4% on an improved 2026 forecast. BAE Systems was up about 2%. Lloyds Banking Group tacked on 0.5% as profits beat and it set a £1 billion buyback. On the downside, LSE Group slid 2.5% even after guiding higher and announcing a £1.4 billion buyback. Rentokil Initial dropped over 15% on a softer profit outlook. The BoE is seen holding rates steady, similar to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest move.
FTSE 100 Hovers at Record High Ahead BoE
FTSE MIB slips as earnings and Middle East worries weigh
July 30, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. The FTSE MIB dropped for a third day, holding near 51,300, as traders looked at mixed corporate earnings and tracked more tensions in the Middle East. US action against Iran lifted oil prices. The Fed kept rates unchanged, sticking to its cautious stance. Prysmian lost over 3% even after stronger Q2 sales and a raised outlook for 2026. Stellantis fell almost 5% as well; North America helped the company post a Q2 profit. On the upside, Telecom Italia gained 0.5% after reporting better core earnings, while Davide Campari-Milano jumped 3.9% with a higher adjusted H1 net profit.
Mondi up 12.1% as investors overlook earnings drop, focus on price hikes and cost cuts
July 30, 2026, 4:58 AM EDT. Mondi PLC shares climbed 12.1% to 884.8p, even as the company posted a steep drop in first-half earnings and lowered its dividend. Traders pointed to higher prices and cost-cutting moves as drivers for the stronger outlook. The packaging and paper company gave an upbeat forecast that helped boost the stock, as management signaled they see a path to better profits despite tough markets.
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FTSE 100 at Record as BoE Decision Looms
July 30, 2026, 4:43 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 set a new record high with traders waiting for the Bank of England’s policy call this afternoon. The central bank is seen holding rates where they are, with a 7-2 majority sticking to the current level for another month. Markets are watching for any shifts in the BoE’s economic outlook and listening for signals from Governor Andrew Bailey on what might come next. The decision comes with the UK still facing inflation questions and economic growth concerns.
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ASE Technology (NYSE: ASX) tops Q2 estimates, valuation flagged as high
July 30, 2026, 4:29 AM EDT. ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd (NYSE: ASX) posted non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.29 for the second quarter on July 30, 2026, beating consensus. Still, GF Value™ sees the stock as 172.0% overvalued. That model, which looks at company fundamentals and current market conditions, points to a possible price pullback for ASX. The earnings beat comes as investors weigh the valuation risk.
ASX Looks 172.0% Overvalued on GF Value™
Shell Q2 Profit Doubles, ASX 200 Sinks as Fed Rate Worries Hit Market
July 30, 2026, 4:28 AM EDT.Shell posted Q2 profit of $9.84 billion, up from $4.26 billion last year, as oil ran over $120 a barrel during the Iran conflict. CEO Wael Sawan said operations held up against geopolitical risks. The ASX 200 dropped 0.8% with traders locking in gains and fresh Fed rate hike talk adding pressure. Miners and energy names slid as iron ore and copper pulled back. Anglo American said it would spin off platinum assets as Valterra Platinum, aiming to refocus and use strong copper prices and cost cuts. UK TV ad revenue eked out modest growth, helped by digital, with advertisers leaning more into online spots.
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Lloyds Banking Group lifts payout, starts £1bn buyback after profit rises to £4.3bn
July 30, 2026, 4:27 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group said first-half statutory pre-tax profit rose to £4.3 billion from £3.5 billion last year, helped by stronger net interest income and steady costs. The bank raised its dividend 30% to 1.58p per share, around £918 million, and launched a new £1 billion buyback, adding to the £1.75 billion already announced. Net interest income climbed 9% to £7.3 billion on a wider margin and loan growth. Lloyds stuck to its 2026 goals, including return on tangible equity above 16% and a cost-to-income ratio below 50%. It is targeting a 20% return by 2030 under the Accelerate 2030 plan. Shares rose 1.4% following the news as markets welcomed the update.
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Foresight Group (FSG) climbs as it plans business sale ahead of AGM
July 30, 2026, 4:26 AM EDT. Foresight Group Holdings is up at 474p, above the 341p seen late March, giving the alternative asset manager a £540 million market cap. The company is looking to sell part of its business to sharpen its strategy and focus. Foresight Group is set to hold its Annual General Meeting in Guernsey on July 31 where shareholders will vote on the 2026 Report and Accounts. Some analysts say the shares still look cheap based on recent changes from management and the streamlining plan.
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Shell Q2 Profit Jumps as Oil Prices Surge on Iran War
July 30, 2026, 4:12 AM EDT. Shell said Q2 profit reached $9.84 billion, more than double from $4.26 billion last year, as oil prices shot higher amid the Iran war. Brent crude toped $120 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, up from $73. Chief Executive Wael Sawan pointed to solid operations despite rough markets. Adding in Q1 earnings of $6.92 billion, first-half profit is up 70%. Shell and rivals BP and Equinor saw trading margins swell with the price swings tied to the conflict.
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UK TV Ad Revenue Seen Rising in 2026 as Digital Drives Growth
July 30, 2026, 4:11 AM EDT. UK ad spend reached £11.7 billion in Q1 2026, up 9.3% from a year earlier as digital ads like search, social, and retail media led the way. TV ad revenue was flat overall, with traditional linear TV down, but addressable TV ads climbed 15.5%, leaving TV up just 0.8% for the quarter. Cinema and print media both slipped, though cinema is expected to pick up on big new releases later in the year. The Advertising Association and WARC have raised their outlook, now forecasting total UK ad investment up 8.2% to £50.5 billion in 2026 and another 5.9% to £53.5 billion in 2027. Major events like the FIFA World Cup are set to lift TV ad spend by 3.7% this year.
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ASX 200 Drops 0.8% as Profit-Taking, Geopolitics Hit Market
July 30, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. The ASX 200 shed 0.8% and finished at 8,968, giving up a three-day run and pulling back after approaching a five-month top. Local shares followed Wall Street lower with investors trying to read the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate outlook after three officials came out in favor of a 25 bp hike. Geopolitical nerves spiked with Iran striking U.S. sites in Jordan. The Reserve Bank of Australia said inflation has eased but flagged sticky housing and services prices. Tech, logistics, retail, and non-energy miners all fell. BHP Group and Fortescue slid with iron ore and copper prices down. Gold miners Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining both sank. The big banks lost 0.5% to 0.8%. Domino Pizza jumped 8.6% after sticking with its profit forecast, offsetting write-downs.
Anglo American LSE:AAL Spins Off Platinum Business, Lifts EBITDA on Copper Gains
July 30, 2026, 4:02 AM EDT. Anglo American LSE:AAL is spinning out its platinum group as Valterra Platinum, selling steelmaking coal and nickel assets, and working to offload De Beers while in talks with Teck. The miner said better copper prices helped push up underlying EBITDA, and cost-cutting measures added to the bump. Anglo American is moving on asset exits and integration plans, looking to tighten its focus on core business.
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ASX 200 falls as oil jumps; WTC, RIO edge higher
July 30, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT. The ASX 200 ended down, losing early strength after oil prices jumped. The move in oil hit sentiment and dragged on sectors exposed to energy costs. Woodside Petroleum (WTC) and Rio Tinto (RIO) managed gains, with both names holding up on commodity strength. Gold and critical mineral stocks dropped, with investors less willing to add exposure in those areas as volatility in resources continued.
