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Vistry (Announcement): government grant secured
Alibaba (Q1 Results): as expected
JD Sports (Q2 Update): weak sales, profit guidance downgraded
BHP (FY Results): copper powers strong profit growth

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Royal London Sterling Extra Yield Bond: August 2026 fund update
Lindsell Train UK Equity: August 2026 fund update
BlackRock European Dynamic: August 2026 fund update
Wealth Shortlist Update: BlackRock European Dynamic

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iShares Global Corporate Bond ETF: August 2026 Update
iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: August 2026 update

Investment trust research

Personal Assets Trust: July 2026 Update
Polar Capital Technology Trust: July 2026 update

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