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Asia report: Markets mixed as Bank of Korea holds rates
28th Aug 2025 09:54
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the Bank of Korea's latest policy decision and digested corporate earnings across the region.
Read morePPHE Hotel Group revenue rises, margins under pressure
28th Aug 2025 09:45
(Sharecast News) - PPHE Hotel Group reported a rise in revenue for the first half of 2025 on Thursday, but flagged margin pressures from normalising room rates and higher costs, as it continued to expand its hotel portfolio and development pipeline.
Read moreGreggs delays Moorhead appointment until WH Smith review completed
28th Aug 2025 09:14
(Sharecast News) - Greggs said on Thursday that Robert Moorhead has asked to defer his appointment to the board after a review into WH Smith has been completed.
Read moreUK car production increases in July, exports drive growth
28th Aug 2025 08:34
(Sharecast News) - UK car production increased in July, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with exports driving growth despite a sharp decline in commercial vehicle output.
Read morePernod Ricard hit by US and China headwinds, FY sales dip
28th Aug 2025 08:19
(Sharecast News) - Wine and spirits group Pernod Ricard said on Thursday that sales had declined in the twelve months ended 30 June, citing ongoing weakness in both the US and China as key drags on performance.
Read moreGulf Keystone revenue, earnings rise in first half
28th Aug 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - Gulf Keystone Petroleum reported higher first-half revenue and earnings on Thursday, as increased production and firmer prices lifted results, despite a temporary shutdown at its Shaikan Field in July.
Read moreEurope open: Shares up as investors assess Nvidia results
28th Aug 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Thursday as traders assessed the impact of chip maker Nvidia's results overnight.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks steady as investors mull Nvidia earnings
28th Aug 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday, with US chip maker Nvidia in focus after its shares fell despite better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, as uncertainty about the outlook for China sales weighed.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull Nvidia earnings
28th Aug 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday, with US chip maker Nvidia in focus after shares fell despite better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, as data centre growth disappointed.
Read morePureTech Health contract revenues surge, cuts costs as portfolio strategy evolves
28th Aug 2025 07:35
(Sharecast News) - Biotherapeutics firm Puretech Health said on Thursday that it had made "meaningful progress" across its portfolio in the first half of 2025, with contract revenues soaring throughout the period.
Read moreBarclays sells Entercard stake to Swedbank
28th Aug 2025 07:30
(Sharecast News) - Barclays said it had sold its shareholding in Entercard Group to its joint venture partner, Swedbank at book value - estimated to be 2.6 billion Swedish crowns.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Property taxes, Ryanair, Addleshaw Goddard
28th Aug 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - Speculation that the chancellor could announce new property taxes in her autumn budget is likely to slow down an already price-sensitive housing market, estate agents have said. Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a tax on the sale of homes over £500,000 and the removal of the capital gains tax exemption on primary residences above £1.5m as ways to boost income for the government. - Guardian
Read moreDistribution weakness offsets manufacturing growth at Macfarlane
28th Aug 2025 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Macfarlane Group reported higher first-half revenue but a sharp fall in profit on Thursday, as weaker demand in its distribution arm offset growth in manufacturing operations.
Read moreFCA investigating Drax over biomass sourcing statements
28th Aug 2025 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Drax tumbled on Thursday after saying it is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority over statements regarding biomass sourcing.
Read moreSoftcat forecasts strong FY25 profit growth, expects softer gains in FY26
28th Aug 2025 07:11
(Sharecast News) - IT infrastructure firm Softcat said on Thursday that it now expected to deliver "high-teens growth" in full-year gross profits and "mid-teens growth" in FY operating profits as it continued to "trade well" during the fourth quarter, supported by further conversion of larger solutions projects.
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