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Chemring CEO to retire, Babcock's Newman named successor
30th Jul 2026 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Specialist manufacturing and technology firm Chemring said on Thursday that chief executive Michael Ord has decided to retire, with Tom Newman set to succeed him following a board‑led search process.
Read moreAir France-KLM posts better-than-expected second quarter
30th Jul 2026 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Air France-KLM reported a better-than-expected second-quarter operating profit on Thursday as strong demand for premium and long-haul travel helped offset higher fuel costs, although net profit fell sharply.
Read morePrimary Health Properties earnings jump after Assura combination
30th Jul 2026 10:22
(Sharecast News) - Primary Health Properties reported a 109% rise in first-half adjusted earnings to £98m following its combination with Assura on Thursday, with adjusted earnings per share up 9% to 3.8p.
Read moreGreencoat UK Wind reiterates dividend target amid stronger generation
30th Jul 2026 10:17
(Sharecast News) - Greencoat UK Wind reported first-half net cash generation of £222m on Thursday, up from £163m a year earlier, as stronger wind generation and realised power prices lifted performance.
Read moreAdidas shares plunge as unchanged profit outlook overshadows sales upgrade
30th Jul 2026 10:16
(Sharecast News) - Adidas shares plunged on Thursday after the sportswear group kept its full-year profit guidance unchanged despite raising its sales forecast, with investors appearing disappointed that stronger revenues would not translate into a bigger earnings upgrade.
Read moreRevenue, profit rises in first half at Elementis
30th Jul 2026 10:14
(Sharecast News) - Elementis reported first-half revenue of $318.2m on Thursday, up 9.4% on a reported basis and 4.7% organically at constant currencies, while adjusted operating profit rose 16.4% to $73.2m.
Read moreUS initial jobless claims rebound from 57-year low
30th Jul 2026 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 25 July, according to the Labor Department, with initial claims rising by 9,000 to 197,000 from the prior week's 57-year low.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed on tech sentiment, Fed rate hold
30th Jul 2026 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the latest Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged and renewed hostilities in the Middle East.
Read moreVesuvius reports higher revenue, flat trading profit
30th Jul 2026 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Vesuvius reported first-half revenue of £913.7m on an adjusted basis on Thursday, up 1.5% at constant currencies, while trading profit was broadly flat at £74.0m as operational problems in its Steel division offset pricing gains and cost savings.
Read moreRentokil ditches North American margin target, shares tumble
30th Jul 2026 10:09
(Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial tumbled on Thursday after the pest control firm ditched its margin target for North America and said it had seen some weakness in residential lead flow in the region towards the end of the second quarter and into July.
Read moreOral health drives first-half growth at Haleon
30th Jul 2026 10:05
(Sharecast News) - Haleon reported first-half revenue of £5.60bn on Thursday, up 2.2% on a reported basis and 2.6% organically, with second-quarter organic growth improving to 3.1% as North America strengthened.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco revenue inches higher, reported profit falls
30th Jul 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco reported first-half revenue of £12.24bn on Thursday, up 1.4% on a reported basis and 2.9% at constant currencies, as growth in the US and new categories offset weaker performance in Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
Read moreSchroders profits jump in first half
30th Jul 2026 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Schroders reported a 46% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit to £459.8m on Thursday, as higher assets under management and cost savings improved operating leverage.
Read moreMicrosoft Q4 revenues beat forecasts as Azure growth accelerates
30th Jul 2026 09:42
(Sharecast News) - Software giant Microsoft shares ticked higher in after‑hours trade on Wednesday as it posted another strong quarter and set out plans for steady capital spending through 2026.
Read moreDrax profits fall on weak UK power prices
30th Jul 2026 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Energy supplier Drax reported a 39% fall in first‑half profit, reflecting weaker UK power prices and lower generation margins. The group said market conditions remained challenging through the period, with reduced volatility and lower captured prices weighing on earnings.
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