IMI raises full-year guidance, Lloyds says targets on track
IMI lifted its full-year earnings guidance and Lloyds kept its 2026 targets after a Q3 profit rise. US indices closed higher after the Fed held rates.
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what happened
Engineering group IMI raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to 137p–143p, helped by a stronger contribution from Truflo Marine ahead of its disposal and firmer trading in transport. Lloyds Banking Group said it remains on track to meet its 2026 guidance, as pre-tax profit in the third quarter rose to £2.3bn from £1.2bn a year earlier, in line with analysts' forecast of £2.28bn. Newspaper reports said creditors may approve a £2.4bn emergency loan for Thames Water, Rolls-Royce could receive up to £1.25bn in state support, and the bank surcharge rose. In the US, the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged and stocks closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.19%, the S&P 500 up 0.28% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.27%.
why it matters
The main market driver is the Fed's decision to hold rates, which supports equities broadly. IMI and Lloyds results suggest companies are largely delivering on plans, while new tax measures on banks and Gulf sovereign funds could weigh on the UK financial sector.
market impact
US and UK stocks: the Fed hold and solid results support market sentiment
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- IMI lifts FY earnings guidance, Lloyds says FY guidance on track after Q3 profit jump — TradingView, 29 October 2026 at 07:38 UTC
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