Lancashire reports stronger premium growth, smaller annual profit
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings reported a decline in annual profit for 2025 on Thursday despite stronger premium growth, underwriting performance and investment returns, as the specialty insurer delivered a return on equity of more than 20% and announced further capital returns to shareholders.
Read MoreIbstock earnings dip as expected in 'progressively tougher market'
(Sharecast News) - Building products manufacturer Ibstock reported a drop in full-year earnings on Thursday, in line with revised guidance, in a "progressively tougher market".
Read MoreOSB hikes dividend, launches buyback after fall in profit
(Sharecast News) - OSB Group reported a decline in annual profit for 2025 on Thursday as higher administrative costs and an impairment charge weighed on earnings, though the specialist lender said loan growth and originations increased and it announced a £100m share buyback alongside a higher dividend.
Read MoreEurozone construction companies continue to feel the pinch - PMI
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's hard-pressed construction sector remained under pressure in February, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as output fell and cost inflation rose
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