News Archive
Europe close: Stocks finish higher with defence names in focus
24th Jun 2026 17:31
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with defence stocks in focus after a report that the German navy had abandoned plans to build a fleet of large frigates.
Read moreVelocity Composites revenue falls on US delays, order phasing
24th Jun 2026 17:17
(Sharecast News) - Velocity Composites said on Wednesday that first-half revenue fell as delayed US programme transfers and customer order phasing weighed on trading, and warned that full-year results would be below current market expectations.
Read moreFirst-half revenue rises sharply at Haydale
24th Jun 2026 16:43
(Sharecast News) - Haydale said on Wednesday that its first-half revenue rose sharply following its restructuring and the acquisition of SaveMoneyCutCarbon, as the advanced materials group continued its shift towards clean-technology and sustainability solutions.
Read moreJadestone brings first hole from 2026 Malaysia infill campaign online
24th Jun 2026 16:40
(Sharecast News) - Jadestone Energy said the first well in its 2026 Malaysia infill drilling campaign had been brought online at about 3,000 barrels of oil per day.
Read moreUnited Oil reports narrower annual loss
24th Jun 2026 16:37
(Sharecast News) - United Oil & Gas reported a narrower annual loss on Thursday as it advanced its Walton-Morant licence in Jamaica and completed key regulatory and funding steps ahead of a 2026 geochemical survey.
Read moreRiver Global AuM rises as FCA approves change in control
24th Jun 2026 16:34
(Sharecast News) - River Global said on Wednesday that the Financial Conduct Authority had approved the change in control for River Global Holdings, clearing the way for its proposed acquisition to complete on 30 June.
Read moreSeed Innovations posts decline in net asset value
24th Jun 2026 16:30
(Sharecast News) - Seed Innovations reported a decline in net asset value in its full-year results on Wednesday as the AIM-listed investment company repositioned its strategy towards artificial intelligence and robotics while continuing to manage its legacy life sciences portfolio.
Read moreBroker tips: WH Smith, Howden Joinery, Weir
24th Jun 2026 15:02
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their price target on WH Smith from 680p to 555p on Wednesday, after the retailer lowered profit guidance amid softer trading in North America and weaker passenger volumes across its travel estate.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Property stocks surge on Segro offer
24th Jun 2026 14:46
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,927.31 0.00%
Read moreQualcomm to buy AI software infrastructure firm Modular
24th Jun 2026 14:36
(Sharecast News) - Qualcomm said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy AI software infrastructure firm Modular.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Segro surges after rejecting £12.6bn approach; Fresnillo slumps
24th Jun 2026 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 10,461.36 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher as traders await Micron earnings
24th Jun 2026 13:57
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to Micron Technology's earnings after the closing bell.
Read moreDirector dealings: Sound Energy chairman raises stake
24th Jun 2026 13:43
(Sharecast News) - Sound Energy revealed on Wednesday that non-executive chairman Graham Lyon had acquired 603,093 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed transition energy company.
Read moreUS new home sales fall to 580,000 in May
24th Jun 2026 13:29
(Sharecast News) - US new home sales fell in May, according to the Census Bureau, slipping to an annualised rate of 580,000.
Read moreSK Hynix to raise up to $30bn in US listing
24th Jun 2026 12:58
(Sharecast News) - South Korean chip manufacturer SK Hynix is seeking to raise nearly $30bn through a blockbuster US listing, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Read more