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Ofcom calls on social media platforms to tighten age checks
12th Mar 2026 10:08
(Sharecast News) - The UK communications services regulator Ofcom has called on social media and video-sharing platforms to improve their age check to keep young children protected from adult content.
Read moreUK housing market falters after war breaks out in Middle East
12th Mar 2026 09:14
(Sharecast News) - The UK housing market faltered in February, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Thursday, as heightened geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on consumer confidence.
Read moreVolution Group confident after first half performance
12th Mar 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Volution Group reported strong growth in the first half of its financial year on Thursday, driven by organic expansion and contributions from acquisitions, as the ventilation specialist said full-year earnings are now expected to reach the top end of market forecasts.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE falls as oil prices rise again; defence firms rally
12th Mar 2026 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as oil prices rose again amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreInforma flags further growth after 'outstanding' year
12th Mar 2026 08:15
(Sharecast News) - Media blue chip Informa posted a jump in annual revenues and profits on Thursday, fuelled by strong demand for live events.
Read moreM&G flows turn positive, FY profits flat
12th Mar 2026 08:10
(Sharecast News) - Investment manager M&G reported flat full-year profits on Thursday, ahead of expectations, as its net flows turned positive.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall on inflation fears as oil hits $100 a barrel
12th Mar 2026 07:56
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower on Thursday on the back of inflationary fears as the oil price hit $100 a barrel in early trade despite a plan to release 400 million barrels of global crude reserves onto the open market to counter the supply impact on the US-Israel war on Iran.
Read moreOn the Beach shares tank as outlook suspended due to Iran war
12th Mar 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - On the Beach Group shares tanked on Thursday as the UK holiday company temporarily suspended its full-year profit outlook, citing falling demand for Middle East destinations due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Read moreComputacenter hails 'outstanding' year for NA as full-year profits rise
12th Mar 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Computacenter reported a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday as it hailed an "outstanding" year for the North American business.
Read moreEnergean makes strategic entry into offshore Angola
12th Mar 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - Exploration and production firm Energean has agreed to acquire Chevron's 31% operated stake in Block 14 and 15.5% non‑operated stake in Block 14K offshore Angola, marking its first move into West Africa and what it described as a platform for long‑term regional growth.
Read moreHalma reaffirms outlook despite uncertain conditions
12th Mar 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - Safety equipement and life-saving technology specialist Halma reiterated full-year guidance on Thursday, despite uncertain market conditions.
Read morePRA fines Aviva £10.6m for historic Direct Line solvency reporting
11th Mar 2026 11:47
(Sharecast News) - Germany's largest defence contractor Rheinmetall reported strong revenue and profit growth for 2025 on Wednesday, and forecast a sharp acceleration in sales this year, as rising global military spending drives demand for weapons systems, ammunition and air-defence technology.
Read moreUS mortgage applications rise 3.2pc
11th Mar 2026 11:37
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications rose 3.2% week-on-week in the seven days ended 6 March, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, with the fourth consecutive weekly increase taking applications to their second highest level since 2022.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE stays down as oil edges up; L&G results disappoint
11th Mar 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as worries about the Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with oil prices rising again.
Read moreSpeedy Hire appoints former Ricardo exec as CFO retires
11th Mar 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Speedy Hire rose on Wednesday after the tool rental firm announced the replacement of its chief financial officer with the finance veteran Judith Cottrell.
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