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Air France-KLM cuts 2026 capacity outlook on rising jet fuel costs
30th Apr 2026 11:06
(Sharecast News) - Air France-KLM cut its capacity forecast for this year on Thursday as it pointed to rising jet fuel costs due to the Iran war.
Read moreOil prices soar on fears of US-Iran war escalation
30th Apr 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices soared on Thursday, hitting the highest level seen in the US-Iran war to date, on fears the conflict was poised to escalate.
Read moreEurozone inflation hits highest since 2023, while GDP growth slows
30th Apr 2026 10:36
(Sharecast News) - Consumer price inflation across the eurozone jumped to its highest rate in two and a half years in April as energy costs jumped, according to Eurostat on Thursday, while data showed economic growth had slowed in the first quarter.
Read moreVertu lifts profit expectations after JLR cyber-attack insurance claim
30th Apr 2026 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Vertu Motors said on Thursday that it expected full-year adjusted profit before tax to be ahead of market consensus after reaching a settlement on its business interruption insurance claim linked to last year's cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover.
Read moreSIG flags fall in Q1 sales, appoints new finance chief
30th Apr 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - SIG said in an update on Thursday that first-quarter sales fell as weak construction demand and poor weather weighed on trading, while the building products supplier also announced the appointment of Simon Kesterton as chief financial officer.
Read moreChina's manufacturing activity beats expectations in April
30th Apr 2026 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Activity in China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in April, according to two surveys released on Thursday.
Read moreUnited Utilities unveils £800m capital raise, shares soar
30th Apr 2026 09:59
(Sharecast News) - Shares in United Utilities Group soared on Thursday, after the water company unveiled plans to raise £800m to help fund a wide-ranging, multi-billion pound investment in its infrastructure.
Read moreRepsol Q1 earnings jump on higher oil prices, refining margins
30th Apr 2026 09:55
(Sharecast News) - Spanish oil producer Repsol targeted higher kerosene output as it reported a jump in first quarter earnings driven by higher prices caused by the Iran war.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed on Iran concerns, flurry of regional data
30th Apr 2026 09:50
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets broadly declined on Thursday as renewed concerns over the Iran war and its impact on energy supplies weighed on sentiment, even as South Korea's Kospi recorded its strongest monthly gain in 28 years on optimism around technology stocks.
Read moreAlfa Financial trading in line as subscriptions, delivery revenues grow
30th Apr 2026 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Alfa Financial Software said on Thursday that first-quarter trading was in line with expectations, supported by growth in subscription and delivery revenues and a higher total contract value.
Read moreEndeavour posts record Q1 EBITDA, free cash flow amid surging gold price
30th Apr 2026 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Endeavour Mining reported record first-quarter adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow on Thursday amid a surge in the price of gold, and said it was on track to potentially more than double its commitment to minimum shareholder returns.
Read moreOSB Group reports 'resilient' YTD performance
30th Apr 2026 09:46
(Sharecast News) - Private banking firm OSB Group said on Thursday that it had delivered a "resilient" performance in the opening months of 2026, with trading broadly in line with full‑year guidance.
Read moreMagnum Ice Cream reports solid first-quarter sales growth
30th Apr 2026 09:45
(Sharecast News) - The Magnum Ice Cream Company reaffirmed its full-year guidance after reporting solid first-quarter organic sales growth, supported by higher volumes and pricing, although reported revenue fell because of foreign exchange movements.
Read moreLancashire Holdings on track to meet full-year expectations
30th Apr 2026 09:39
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings said in an update on Thursday that it had made a positive start to 2026 and remained on track to deliver full-year results in line with guidance after a relatively benign first-quarter loss environment.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall, oil hits $126 on report US mulling Iran strikes
30th Apr 2026 09:20
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower and oil prices surged to $126 a barrel on a report the US was mulling another attack on Iran.
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