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CVS Health lifts full-year earnings guidance
6th May 2026 12:53
(Sharecast News) - Shares in CVS Health rallied in pre-market trade on Wednesday after the US health insurance provider and pharmacy chain owner lifted its full-year earnings guidance as it posted better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures higher as Trump signals great progress in Iran talks
6th May 2026 12:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday fter Donald Trump claimed "great progress" had been made toward securing an agreement with Iran, somewhat easing geopolitical pressures.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares soar, oil plunges as Iran hints Hormuz strait could open
6th May 2026 11:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares powered ahead and oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel on Wednesday following a report that Iran suggested the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after US President Donald Trump paused an operation to protect ships in the waterway amid "great progress" on a on a peace deal.
Read moreContinental AG shares surge as Q1 results top estimates
6th May 2026 11:44
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Continental AG raced ahead in Frankfurt on Wednesday after the tyre and automotive tech group reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' expectations
Read moreLufthansa sees strong demand despite Iran war; Plans fare hikes, cost cuts
6th May 2026 11:41
(Sharecast News) - German flag carrier Lufthansa held 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday, saying it would hike fares and cut costs to mitigate the €1.7bn impact of the Iran war on jet fuel prices.
Read moreRenishaw reaffirms outlook on bumper third quarter
6th May 2026 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Renishaw reaffirmed full-year guidance on Wednesday despite mounting geopolitical headwinds, following a surge in third-quarter revenues.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE surges, oil tumbles amid US-Iran peace hopes
6th May 2026 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had surged by midday on Wednesday, extending earlier strong gains as oil prices tumbled amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.
Read moreZalando's AI push helps Q1 growth
6th May 2026 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Zalando reported stronger first-quarter growth on Wednesday, as the integration of About You and wider use of artificial intelligence helped lift sales, customer numbers and profitability.
Read moreVanquis on track after first quarter profit
6th May 2026 10:44
(Sharecast News) - Vanquis Banking Group said on Wednesday that it remained on track to deliver a low double-digit statutory return on tangible equity for 2026 after reporting statutory profit in the first quarter and further growth in customer balances.
Read moreUK service sector picks up but inflationary pressures mount
6th May 2026 10:41
(Sharecast News) - The UK service sector continued to grow in April, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, despite the Middle East crisis causing a sharp spike in input price inflation.
Read morePawnbroker Ramsdens lifts full-year profit outlook, shares spark
6th May 2026 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Pawnbroker Ramsdens Holdings lifted its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday as it pointed to strength in the precious metals division but sounded a more cautious note about the forex segment.
Read moreEquinor shares slide on weaker-than-expected cash flow
6th May 2026 10:24
(Sharecast News) - Equinor shares fell sharply on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected cash flow overshadowed record production and its strongest quarterly profit in three years, as the Norwegian oil group benefited from surging energy prices linked to the Iran war.
Read moreAsia report: Kospi leads gains as oil prices retreat
6th May 2026 10:24
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets rallied on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after oil prices dropped sharply and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment, while South Korea's Kospi hit another record.
Read moreOrsted keeps guidance after solid Q1 profit growth
6th May 2026 10:20
(Sharecast News) - Ørsted kept its full-year guidance as it managed to grow first-quarter profits more than expected, though shares in the Danish wind farm developer dropped on Wednesday following a solid recovery so far this year.
Read moreTarget Healthcare REIT reports further asset growth
6th May 2026 10:16
(Sharecast News) - Target Healthcare REIT reported further growth in net tangible assets and earnings in the March quarter on Wednesday, supported by inflation-linked rent reviews and asset management activity.
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