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US initial jobless claims fall by 1,000
29th Jan 2026 12:32
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 24 January, according to the Labor Department.
Read moreBroker tips: C&C Group, Conduit Holdings
29th Jan 2026 12:28
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on alcoholic drinks manufacturer C&C Group from 160p to 130p on Thursday, stating headwinds had delayed the firm's recovery.
Read moreComcast reports mixed fourth quarter
29th Jan 2026 12:26
(Sharecast News) - Comcast reported a mixed set of fourth-quarter results on Thursday, beating expectations on earnings but narrowly missing forecasts on revenue, as competitive pressures continued to weigh on its core US broadband business.
Read moreProperty Franchise Group reports record year in 2025
29th Jan 2026 12:21
(Sharecast News) - The Property Franchise Group reported a record 2025 on Thursday, delivering strong organic growth across its enlarged platform, as it said in a trading update that profitability was expected to come in slightly ahead of market expectations.
Read moreJames Halstead flags lower first-half sales amid challenging market
29th Jan 2026 12:18
(Sharecast News) - James Halstead said in an update on Thursday that first-half sales would be slightly lower year-on-year, reflecting challenging market conditions in parts of Europe and Asia Pacific and the impact of a more conservative approach to customer credit, while the group reported continued strength in the UK and growth in several international markets.
Read moreRenew enters new year in line with expectations
29th Jan 2026 12:15
(Sharecast News) - Renew Holdings said in an update on Thursday that trading in the opening months of its new financial year had continued in line with expectations, supported by a record order book and strong positions across its core infrastructure markets.
Read moreRemy Cointreau returns to growth in Q3, shares spark
29th Jan 2026 12:07
(Sharecast News) - Remy Cointreau saw sales return to growth in the third quarter, the French cognac and liqueurs maker confirmed on Thursday, as robust demand in the US helped offset disappointing trading in China.
Read moreDirector dealings: Ao World CEO sells shares
29th Jan 2026 12:02
(Sharecast News) - Ao World revealed on Thursday that chief executive John Roberts had disposed of 1m ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed electrical retailer.
Read moreEurope midday: Stoxx jumps as miners gain on gold surge, weak dollar
29th Jan 2026 11:55
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate results, another surge in gold and silver prices due to a weak dollar, the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates on hold and increased tensions between Washington and Iran.
Read moreBerenberg maintains 'buy' rating on Conduit Holdings
29th Jan 2026 11:44
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg reiterated its 'buy' rating on multi-line reinsurer Conduit Holdings on Thursday, stating the group's was a bneficiary of Bermuda's new Tax Credit Act.
Read moreRBC Capital lowers target price on C&C Group
29th Jan 2026 11:24
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on alcoholic drinks manufacturer C&C Group from 160p to 130p on Thursday, stating headwinds had delayed the firm's recovery.
Read moreAccesso set to report year slightly ahead of expectations
29th Jan 2026 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Accesso Technology Group said on Thursday that it expected full-year revenue for 2025 to come in slightly ahead of market expectations, supported by resilient service revenues and disciplined cost control, as it announced plans for a further return of capital via a tender offer.
Read moreNokia reports fourth quarter in line with expectations
29th Jan 2026 11:04
(Sharecast News) - Nokia reported fourth-quarter results in line with expectations on Thursday, as growth in network infrastructure tied to AI and cloud demand helped offset ongoing restructuring costs and mixed performance elsewhere, while the update also landed alongside news that chair Sari Baldauf planned to step down.
Read moreH&M flags subdued winter sales
29th Jan 2026 11:03
(Sharecast News) - Hennes & Mauritz posted above-forecast quarterly profits on Thursday, boosted by improved ranges and lower costs, but warned of a dip in sales across December and January.
Read moreStrong year for Deutsche Bank overshadowed by fresh laundering probe
29th Jan 2026 10:59
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank reported its strongest annual performance in nearly two decades on Thursday, posting record profits in 2025 after hitting key financial targets, increasing shareholder distributions and benefiting from a standout year in fixed income and currency trading, even as results were overshadowed by a renewed money-laundering investigation.
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