Daily Stock Market Report (Tue 7th April 2026) - VCP, BKS, ADF, ZIN, MWE, HTG

Good morning! And welcome back after the very long weekend.
The FTSE is opening little changed this morning, around 10,450. Brent Crude appears to have stabilised around $108.
Anecdotally, I had to fill my diesel engine this weekend, for Easter travel, and the rising fuel prices hit home. I think I'm now paying the US equivalent of $8 per gallon. When Americans complain about $4 gas, I must admit to feeling a little jealous.
Trump's threats against Iranian power infrastructure (and bridges) continue, but it looks like the financial markets have at this stage become immune to them.

Wrapping up the report there as it's a light day for news. See you tomorrow!
Spreadsheet accompanying this report: link.

Companies Reporting
Name (Mkt Cap)RNSSummaryOur view (Author)JTC (LON:JTC) (£2.3bn | SR39)Full year results for year ended 31 December 2025Revenue +25.1%, driven by net organic growth 8.5% and Mamp;A. Underlying operating profit +22%. In January, shareholders approved the takeover of JTC at £13.40 per share.PINK (takeover by Permira)Volex (LON:VLX) (£887m | SR84)Launch of £40 million share buyback programme amp; Update on Move to the Main Market£40m share buyback to reduce share capital: all shares repurchased will be cancelled....