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Crest Nicholson FY profits miss guidance amid 'subdued' housing market
29th Jan 2026 08:09
(Sharecast News) - Crest Nicholson posted full-year profit below guidance on Thursday amid a "subdued" housing market, as it warned of a "material uncertainty" related to its position as a going concern, but shares in the housebuilder rallied after it highlighted early signs of demand recovery.
Read moreGreencore delivers 'strong, above-market growth' in Q1
29th Jan 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Convenience foods maker Greencore said it had delivered "continued strong, above‑market growth" in the first quarter, with momentum from last year carrying into FY26 as revenue and volumes both moved ahead of the wider grocery market.
Read moreGold surges beyond $5500 with silver, copper also hitting fresh highs
29th Jan 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Gold hurtled past $5,500 an ounce on Thursday, driven by a weak dollar and political uncertainty while the price of silver and copper also hit new highs.
Read moreWizz Air losses widen on higher costs
29th Jan 2026 07:52
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Wizz Air soared on Thursday as the low-cost carrier said fewer of its planes were grounded due to ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney engines at the end of last year, while adding that it had no plans to start scheduled services to the US.
Read moreGrainger begins construction on second BTR scheme at Guildford Station
29th Jan 2026 07:40
(Sharecast News) - Residential landlord Grainger said on Thursday that construction has begun on its second build‑to‑rent scheme at Guildford Station, adding 179 new homes as it continues to expand its presence in the town.
Read moreAstraZeneca unveils $15bn China investment
29th Jan 2026 07:37
(Sharecast News) - AstraZeneca is to invest $15bn in China by the end of the decade, the UK drugs giant confirmed on Thursday, as part of the prime minister's visit to the country.
Read moreGlencore 2025 copper output falls 11%
29th Jan 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - Copper output at Glencore fell 11% last year, although higher grades and better recoveries in the second half boosted production.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen up after Fed, ahead of earnings
29th Jan 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement and a slew of US tech earnings, and braced for a raft of UK corporate releases.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: The Original Factory Shop, water bills, CityFibre
29th Jan 2026 07:14
(Sharecast News) - The Original Factory Shop homeware chain has called in administrators, putting 1,200 jobs at risk, putting the decision partly down to higher costs from government policies. Administrators from Interpath have been appointed at the 137-store discount retailer, which was bought by the private equity firm Modella Capital less than a year ago. - Guardian
Read moreLloyds Bank FY profits jump 12% to £6.7bn
29th Jan 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Lloyds Bank on Thursday reported a better-than-expected 12% jump in profit driven by higher income which offset £800m set aside to compensate customers who were mis-sold motor finance.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE ends off highs as gold, silver prices retreat
29th Jan 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up but off highs on Thursday as gold and silver prices erased earlier gains, although stronger oil prices continued to prop up energy giants BP and Shell.
Read moreNorway's sovereign wealth fund returns 15.1% in 2025
29th Jan 2026 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Norway's sovereign wealth fund said on Thursday that it returned 15.1% in 2025, underpinned by technology and financial stocks.
Read more3i reports higher NAV as Action delivers double‑digit growth
29th Jan 2026 07:09
(Sharecast News) - Private equity firm 3i Group has reported a further rise in net asset value over the nine months to December, supported by another strong year from Action, which continued to drive the group's overall performance.
Read moreEasyJet reiterates outlook on robust demand
29th Jan 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - EasyJet reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday, on the back of robust first-quarter sales and growing demand for summer holidays.
Read moreEasyJet reiterates outlook on robust demand
29th Jan 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - EasyJet reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday, on the back of robust first-quarter sales and growing demand for summer holidays.
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