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Informa lifts FY guidance as H1 growth strengthens
30th Jul 2026 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Publishing and exhibitions group Informa posted a solid first‑half performance on Thursday, delivering broad‑based underlying growth and reaffirming its full‑year guidance, with strong momentum across business-to-business live events and academic markets.
Read moreOakley Capital reports NAV of 782p
30th Jul 2026 08:52
(Sharecast News) - Oakley Capital Investments said net asset value per share was 782p, with total NAV of £1.289bn at June 30. Total NAV return per share was 6.0%, or 6.5% excluding foreign‑exchange effects.
Read moreHammerson lifts guidance, raises £190m to fund Manchester Arndale deal
30th Jul 2026 08:37
(Sharecast News) - Retail property investor Hammerson raised its full-year earnings guidance on Thursday after reporting strong first-half rental and underlying earnings growth, as the property group unveiled plans to raise around £190m to help fund the acquisition of a 50% stake in Manchester Arndale.
Read moreEarnings rise as Endeavour Mining reports record free cash flow
30th Jul 2026 08:36
(Sharecast News) - Endeavour Mining reported a 38% rise in first-half adjusted EBITDA to $1.61bn and record free cash flow of $761m on Thursday, as higher gold prices more than offset lower production and increased costs.
Read moreBerenberg upgrades Rio Tinto to 'buy'
30th Jul 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their stance on Rio Tinto to 'buy' from 'hold' on Thursday and raised their target price on the stock to 8,600p from 8,100p, arguing that investors have a tactical opportunity to rotate out of BHP after its strong year‑to‑date run.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE edges up as Rolls-Royce, BAE upgrade guidance; BoE in focus
30th Jul 2026 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ticked up in early trade on Thursday despite heavy losses on Wall Street, as guidance upgrades from Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems and a well-received update from Shell lent a hand, with all eyes on the upcoming Bank of England policy announcement.
Read moreLSEG lifts FY guidance after record first half
30th Jul 2026 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London Stock Exchange Group lifted its full-year guidance on Thursday as it hailed a record first-half performance and an "exceptional" performance from the markets businesses.
Read moreRolls-Royce delivers another 'strong' H1 performance, raises FY guidance
30th Jul 2026 08:11
(Sharecast News) - Aerospace firm Rolls‑Royce delivered another strong first half performance on Thursday, leading it to raise full‑year guidance, with the group saying its transformation programme continued to drive a sharp improvement in both its operational and financial performance.
Read moreMondi shares surge on better-than-expected results
30th Jul 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Mondi shares surged around 10% on Thursday after the packaging group posted a better‑than‑expected first‑half performance and signalled improving trading conditions heading into the second half.
Read moreSegro profits rise as investors await firm Prologis offer
30th Jul 2026 07:58
(Sharecast News) - Takeover target Segro on Thursday reported a solid first-half performance, with underlying rent growth driving a 6% increase in adjusted profits, supported by "positive momentum" in occupier markets.
Read moreEurope open: Shares flat as Fed row on rates, oil surge hit sentiment
30th Jul 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed and oil on the march again at the open on Thursday after US stock markets dropped sharply overnight on the back of the Federal Reserve meeting, which revealed a growing chorus of policymakers calling for tighter monetary policy.
Read moreBAE Systems upgrades full-year guidance as H1 profit rises
30th Jul 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems upgraded its full-year guidance on Thursday as it reported a jump in first-half profit as governments ramped up defence investments.
Read moreAnglo American narrows losses as restructure continues
30th Jul 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American on Thursday reported narrower losses as it continued with its restructure and planned merger with Teck Resources.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to slide after Wall Street losses; BoE eyed
30th Jul 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled results from Meta and Microsoft and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Carmakers, worklessness, Macfarlanes
30th Jul 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Carmakers are delaying final decisions to invest in UK factories until electric car sales rules are relaxed, according to the head of the British car industry's lobby group. The chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Mike Hawes, said those with existing UK operations were considering building new models, but had held back so far. - Guardian
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