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DFS profits jump despite subdued market as retailer eyes further growth
24th Sep 2026 10:00
(Sharecast News) - DFS Furniture reported a sharp rise in annual profits on Thursday and said it expected further growth in the current year despite remaining cautious over the consumer backdrop.
Read moreSwiss National Bank leaves interest rates on hold
24th Sep 2026 09:51
(Sharecast News) - The Swiss National Bank left its key policy rate unchanged on Thursday, despite a modest uplift in inflation.
Read moreAsia report: Shares mixed on bond worries, oil volatility
24th Sep 2026 09:25
(Sharecast News) - Asian equities closed mixed, with Japan outperforming while China and Hong Kong slipped as investors weighed surging bond yields, oil volatility and US-China geopolitical jitters.
Read moreRaspberry Pi hails record H1 performance, shares surge
24th Sep 2026 09:24
(Sharecast News) - Raspberry Pi surged on Thursday as it lifted its full-year profit outlook and hailed record first-half profit and revenue, pointing to strong OEM and reseller demand and increased unit shipments.
Read moreGPE lets initial floor at City Tower in London
24th Sep 2026 09:20
(Sharecast News) - Great Portland Estates said it had let the initial floor of its latest phase of fully managed workspace at City Tower, EC2, with a further floor under offer, ahead of completion in early 2027.
Read moreASOS shares jump on profit guidance upgrade
24th Sep 2026 09:18
(Sharecast News) - Shares in ASOS jumped on Thursday after the online fashion retailer said full-year profits were set to come in towards the upper end of guidance, while sales returned to growth in the fourth quarter.
Read moreViiV Healthcare's Rebecca Hall to join Hikma as CFO
24th Sep 2026 09:07
(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals has named Rebecca Hall chief executive, the generic drugs specialist confirmed on Thursday.
Read moreEurope open: Shares mixed as oil climbs back above $100
24th Sep 2026 08:29
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the open on Thursday as oil prices skipped back above $100 a barrel and bonds were sold off amid fears of more interest rate hikes by central banks.
Read moreMitchells & Butlers returns to growth in Q4 on strong drinks sales
24th Sep 2026 08:28
(Sharecast News) - Pub group Mitchells and Butlers returned to growth in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year driven by a 3.8% rise in drink sales on the back of the hot August weather.
Read moreVistry tumbles into the red, unveils major overhaul
24th Sep 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Embattled housebuilder Vistry unveiled heavy interim losses and slashed full-year profit guidance on Thursday, as it launched a major overhaul of the business.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE flat amid bond selloff; Trump-Xi meeting eyed
24th Sep 2026 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following a downbeat close on Wall Street and a selloff in bond markets, as investors eyed a meeting between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Read moreAO World backs FY expectations as H1 profit, revenue rise
24th Sep 2026 07:43
(Sharecast News) - AO World backed its full-year expectations on Thursday as it reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue, but shares in the online electricals retailer slumped, with investors seemingly disappointed there was no upgrade to guidance.
Read moreHalma boosts guidance after strong first half
24th Sep 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Safety equipment and life-saving tech specialist Halma boosted its full-year targets on Thursday, following a robust first half.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors eye Trump-Xi meeting
24th Sep 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as investors eyed a meeting between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Defence contractors, Bentley, McDonald's
24th Sep 2026 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Defence contractors have promised to create 40,000 apprenticeships, work experience placements and jobs for young people each year, as Wes Streeting claimed to be overseeing a "ministry for growth". Labour is keen to demonstrate that the rapid increase in defence spending planned for the coming years, which may necessitate tax rises, will result in jobs in the UK. - Guardian
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