News Archive

Jefferies initiates coverage of Cohort at 'hold'

18th May 2026 14:29

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies initiated coverage of AIM-listed Cohort on Monday with a 'hold' recommendation and a 1,290p price target, which implies around 11% upside.

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Cora Gold reports progress across Sanankoro

18th May 2026 14:09

(Sharecast News) - Cora Gold reported progress across its Sanankoro gold project in Mali during 2025 on Monday, with an updated feasibility study, larger reserve and subsequent financing steps giving the company a clearer route towards development.

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IMF lifts UK growth estimate but warns risks remain

18th May 2026 13:59

(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for the UK on Monday, but warned risks remained, including "domestic uncertainty".

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NextEra to buy Dominion Energy in $67bn deal

18th May 2026 13:50

(Sharecast News) - NextEra Energy said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn all-share deal that will create the world's largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalisation.

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Broker tips: AstraZeneca, GSK, Oxford Instruments

18th May 2026 13:18

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Citi have reiterated a 'buy' rating on AstraZeneca and a 'neutral' on GSK following the European pharma sector's first-quarter earnings season.

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Boston Scientific buys 34% stake in MiRus for $1.5bn

18th May 2026 12:43

(Sharecast News) - Boston Scientific said on Monday that it has invested $1.5bn in privately-held MiRus in exchange for a 34% stake, with an exclusive option to buy the company's novel balloon-expandable aortic valve business.

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Empresaria reports narrower annual loss

18th May 2026 12:37

(Sharecast News) - Empresaria Group reported a narrower annual loss for 2025 and higher adjusted profit on Monday, after cost reductions offset weaker reported net fee income in a challenging staffing market.

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Director dealings: New Hays CEO invests, Van Elle CFO covers tax bill

18th May 2026 12:36

(Sharecast News) - Hays chief executive Mark Dearnley and Van Elle finance chief Graeme Campbell were among directors disclosing share dealings to the London market on Monday.

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Aeorema upbeat on revenue, underlying profit growth

18th May 2026 12:32

(Sharecast News) - Aeorema Communications reported higher revenue and underlying profit for its extended 2025 financial period on Monday, and said trading in early 2026 had been encouraging with strong forward visibility.

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Synectics trading in line with expectations

18th May 2026 12:29

(Sharecast News) - Synectics said on Monday trading in the first five months of its financial year was broadly in line with management expectations, supported by contract wins in gaming, transport, public space and critical infrastructure, although energy sector decisions remained uncertain.

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Tooru flags strong EBITDA performance from subsidiaries

18th May 2026 12:26

(Sharecast News) - Tooru said on Monday that it expected its operating subsidiaries to deliver a strong EBITDA performance for 2025, with trading momentum continuing into the first quarter of 2026.

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Deltic repays RockRose loan, draws down facility with suitor Neo Next+

18th May 2026 12:22

(Sharecast News) - Deltic Energy said on Monday that it had repaid all outstanding amounts under a term loan facility with RockRose Energy, and had fully drawn a new £2.9m loan linked to its recommended takeover by Neo Next+ Energy Upstream UK.

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Kazera Global evaluating options for African Tantalum

18th May 2026 12:19

(Sharecast News) - Kazera Global said on Monday that it was continuing to evaluate strategic options for its interest in African Tantalum, after receiving growing expressions of interest in the tantalum and lithium project in southern Namibia.

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Franchise Brands appoints new finance chief

18th May 2026 12:14

(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands appointed Neil Miller as its new chief financial officer on Monday, confirming that current CFO Andrew Mallows would move into the newly created role of group delivery director as it focussed on completing integration work across the business.

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Winvia agrees £11.8m acquisition of Rev Comps

18th May 2026 11:59

(Sharecast News) - Winvia Entertainment announced an agreement to acquire the trade, business and key assets of Rev Comps for £11.8m in cash on Monday, as it looked to expand its position in the UK prize draw competition market.

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