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RBC Capital lowers target price on Breedon
12th Mar 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on construction materials firm Breedon from 525p to 500p on Thursday, but reiterated its 'outperform' rating as it said the stock was "poised for growth".
Read moreDick's Sporting Goods cheers strong end to the year
12th Mar 2026 07:28
(Sharecast News) - Dick's Sporting Goods posted better-than-expected quarterly sales on Thursday, fuelled by strong trading over the holiday season.
Read moreEnergean makes strategic entry into offshore Angola
12th Mar 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - Exploration and production firm Energean has agreed to acquire Chevron's 31% operated stake in Block 14 and 15.5% non‑operated stake in Block 14K offshore Angola, marking its first move into West Africa and what it described as a platform for long‑term regional growth.
Read moreSecure Trust Bank reports broadly stable profits
12th Mar 2026 07:08
(Sharecast News) - Secure Trust Bank reported broadly stable profits for 2025 on Thursday, while strengthening its capital position and outlining refreshed strategic plans aimed at accelerating growth and lifting returns above 16% in the medium term.
Read moreFriday preview: Berkeley Group update, UK GDP in focus
12th Mar 2026 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Friday should mark a quiet end to the week, at least on the corporate front, with housebuilder Berkeley Group due to release a trading update, and CLS Holdings set to publish full-year results.
Read moreHalma reaffirms outlook despite uncertain conditions
12th Mar 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - Safety equipement and life-saving technology specialist Halma reiterated full-year guidance on Thursday, despite uncertain market conditions.
Read morePRA fines Aviva £10.6m for historic Direct Line solvency reporting
11th Mar 2026 11:47
(Sharecast News) - Germany's largest defence contractor Rheinmetall reported strong revenue and profit growth for 2025 on Wednesday, and forecast a sharp acceleration in sales this year, as rising global military spending drives demand for weapons systems, ammunition and air-defence technology.
Read moreUS mortgage applications rise 3.2pc
11th Mar 2026 11:37
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications rose 3.2% week-on-week in the seven days ended 6 March, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, with the fourth consecutive weekly increase taking applications to their second highest level since 2022.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE stays down as oil edges up; L&G results disappoint
11th Mar 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as worries about the Iran conflict continued to rattle markets, with oil prices rising again.
Read moreSpeedy Hire appoints former Ricardo exec as CFO retires
11th Mar 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Speedy Hire rose on Wednesday after the tool rental firm announced the replacement of its chief financial officer with the finance veteran Judith Cottrell.
Read moreRevenues, earnings rise at Breedon despite 'testing' year
11th Mar 2026 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Construction materials specialist Breedon Group posted a jump in full-year revenues and earnings on Wednesday, despite subdued conditions in the UK.
Read moreHeathrow reports busiest ever February
11th Mar 2026 09:05
(Sharecast News) - London's Heathrow reported its busiest ever February on Wednesday, with 5.8m passengers passing through the airport last month, boosted by half‑term travel and the Chinese New Year.
Read moreGerresheimer delays 2025 results amid accounting probe
11th Mar 2026 08:56
(Sharecast News) - Gerresheimer said on Wednesday that it would delay publication of its 2025 annual results until June after an ongoing investigation into business transactions extended longer than expected, a move that would likely result in the company's removal from Germany's SDAX.
Read moreSupermarket Income REIT posts lower H1 EPS despite rent growth
11th Mar 2026 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Grocery real estate business Supermarket Income REIT said on Wednesday that it had delivered "a strong first half for shareholders", even as it reported a 10% drop in earnings per share, with both annualised passing rents and its potfolio valuation rising in the six months ended 31 December.
Read moreL&G announces biggest ever share buyback but FY profit falls short
11th Mar 2026 08:49
(Sharecast News) - Legal & General announced its biggest ever share buyback on Wednesday and said it was on track to hit its financial targets, but shares slumped as full-year core operating profit came in a touch light.
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