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Magnum Ice Cream reports solid first-quarter sales growth
30th Apr 2026 09:45
(Sharecast News) - The Magnum Ice Cream Company reaffirmed its full-year guidance after reporting solid first-quarter organic sales growth, supported by higher volumes and pricing, although reported revenue fell because of foreign exchange movements.
Read moreLancashire Holdings on track to meet full-year expectations
30th Apr 2026 09:39
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings said in an update on Thursday that it had made a positive start to 2026 and remained on track to deliver full-year results in line with guidance after a relatively benign first-quarter loss environment.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall, oil hits $126 on report US mulling Iran strikes
30th Apr 2026 09:20
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower and oil prices surged to $126 a barrel on a report the US was mulling another attack on Iran.
Read moreTrio of German data signals economic slowdown in first quarter
30th Apr 2026 09:11
(Sharecast News) - A trio of leading economic indicators in Germany pointed to an economic slowdown over recent months, with GDP growth easing, retail sales falling sharply and unemployment rising to a 15-year high.
Read morePersimmon reaffirms outlook after strong start to the year
30th Apr 2026 09:07
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Persimmon sparked on Thursday, after the housebuilder reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite early signs of inflation in its supply chain.
Read moreNCC trades in line during H1 as revenue, margins improve
30th Apr 2026 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Information assurance firm NCC Group said on Thursday that first‑half trading was in line with internal expectations, with revenue, margins and earnings all improving year‑on‑year.
Read moreMetro Bank upbeat on profit growth, higher lending
30th Apr 2026 08:53
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank said in an update on Thursday that it started 2026 well, with continued profit growth and higher lending in its target segments, as the lender reaffirmed all previous guidance.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE ticks up amid deluge of corporate news, ahead of BoE
30th Apr 2026 08:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as oil prices rose, with all eyes on policy announcements from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank amid a deluge of corporate news.
Read moreInternational Personal Finance trading well ahead of planned takeover
30th Apr 2026 08:47
(Sharecast News) - International Personal Finance said in an update on Thursday that it made a positive start to 2026, with customer lending, receivables and customer numbers all increasing as demand remained robust across its markets.
Read moreInchcape reiterates full-year guidance after solid Q1
30th Apr 2026 08:41
(Sharecast News) - Inchcape reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday after first-quarter revenue growth came in line with management expectations, supported by distribution contract wins, market share gains and strength in the Americas and Europe and Africa.
Read moreWhitbread to cut 3,800 jobs as part of new five-year plan
30th Apr 2026 08:33
(Sharecast News) - Whitbread announced a new five-year plan on Thursday that will involve the sale and leaseback of £1.5bn of its freehold properties, target £2bn of free cash flow, and result in the loss of around 3,800 jobs as it does away with its chain of branded restaurants.
Read moreDrax reiterates guidance amid solid operational performance
30th Apr 2026 08:33
(Sharecast News) - Energy firm Drax said on Thursday that recent trading had remained in line with expectations, with a "good operational performance" across the group and full‑year 2026 adjusted underlying earnings still seen in line with consensus estimates of £643m to £682m.
Read moreDrax reiterates guidance amid solid operational performance
30th Apr 2026 08:33
(Sharecast News) - Energy firm Drax said on Thursday that recent trading had remained in line with expectations, with a "good operational performance" across the group and full‑year 2026 adjusted underlying earnings still seen in line with consensus estimates of £643m to £682m.
Read moreStellantis shares slump despite forecast-busting Q1
30th Apr 2026 08:23
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Stellantis slumped on Thursday despite the auto maker smashing first quarter earnings forecasts on the back of higher sales.
Read moreMoneySuperMarket parent MONY reiterates expectations as revenue rises
30th Apr 2026 08:20
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