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Entain to cut 400 jobs in customer care division
16th Sep 2026 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Ladbrokes owner Entain is planning to cut around 400 jobs in its customer care division amid an "increasingly challenging operating environment".
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures tick up with Fed rate call in focus
16th Sep 2026 10:50
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday as traders awaited a key Federal Reserve rate decision that could mark the start of a fresh tightening phase over the coming months.
Read moreEurozone industrial production falls for second month
16th Sep 2026 10:30
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production in the eurozone edged lower in July, official data showed on Wednesday, as a sharp decline in non-durable consumer goods output offset growth elsewhere.
Read moreSystem1 rejects fourth takeover offer from Brave Bison
16th Sep 2026 10:09
(Sharecast News) - Market research firm System1 Group said on Wednesday that it has rejected a fourth takeover offer of £47.5m from Brave Bison, arguing that it materially undervalues the company.
Read moreSupermarket Income REIT gives confident outlook as portfolio tops £2bn
16th Sep 2026 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket Income REIT has reiterated its target for minimum annual dividend growth of 2% from the current financial year after expanding its portfolio to more than £2bn during FY26.
Read moreAsia report: Stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting as oil prices retreat
16th Sep 2026 09:28
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets advanced on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back from a four-month high, while chip and AI-related shares rebounded after a brutal sell-off.
Read moreMoonpig trading in line, FY outlook reaffirmed
16th Sep 2026 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Online greeting cards and gifts retailer Moonpig reaffirmed its full-year outlook on Wednesday as it said trading has been in line with its expectations since the start of the year.
Read moreBarratt Redrow FY completions rise, statutory profits up 48pc
16th Sep 2026 08:48
(Sharecast News) - UK homebuilder Barratt Redrow reported a solid full-year operational performance on Wednesday, delivering 17,667 home completions, up 5% on the prior year and near the top end of guidance, while statutory pre-tax profits jumped 48.2% to £363.5m.
Read morePan African Resources reports record dividend as profits surge
16th Sep 2026 08:34
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Pan African Resources jumped on Wednesday after the gold miner unveiled a record dividend and share buyback following a doubling of both revenues and profits, and forecast further production growth in the current financial year.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE dips as investors mull UK inflation, ahead of Fed announcement
16th Sep 2026 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Read moreEurope open: Shares rally with all eyes on Fed rate decision
16th Sep 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Wednesday as attention was firmly focused on a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.
Read moreUK inflation rises to 3.1% in August amid higher fuel prices
16th Sep 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - UK inflation rose in line with expectations in August amid higher fuel prices, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Fed announcement; UK inflation as expected
16th Sep 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Read moreBerenberg hikes target price on Everplay
16th Sep 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their target price on video games developer Everplay from 370p to 495p, saying a stronger‑than‑expected franchise performance had prompted upgrades across its forecasts.
Read morePeel Pepper raises Harworth bid to 177.5p, flags worsening outlook
16th Sep 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - Peel Pepper lifted its cash offer for Harworth to 177.5p per share on Wednesday, a 2.9% increase on its previous bid and a 40% premium to the stock's three‑month volume-weighted average price.
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