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News round-up: 15 May 2026

The biggest investment stories of the past seven days

Tate & Lyle and British Gas: Markets live

News and updates on your investments

Hotelier hopes for a World Cup boom start to unravel

The Middle East conflict and high prices mean international demand is softer than anticipated

3i and Burberry: Markets live

News and updates on your investments

Babcock, Intertek and Vistry: Markets live

News and updates on your investments

Intertek halts strategic review and backs £10bn takeover

The board has relented to Swedish private equity giant EQT’s latest approach after rejecting three previous bids

Can Novo Nordisk close the gap to Eli Lilly?

The Danish drugmaker’s weight-loss pill is in high demand, but the financial mismatch between the rivals remains stark

LondonMetric and Schroder Reit buy Picton’s portfolio

The £400mn deal will see shareholders handed stakes in both Reits

Intertek, Imperial Brands & Vodafone: Markets live

News and updates on your investments

Political turmoil pushes up oil and yields

Updates on world markets and companies news