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3i reports steady performance at Action, shares fall
26th Mar 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - 3i Group shares fell in early trading on Thursday after the private equity firm outlined steady but broadly in-line performance at its largest portfolio company, Action, alongside an update on portfolio trading.
Read moreBerenberg lowers target price on Everplay following FY results
26th Mar 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on video games developer Everplay from 450p to 370p on Thursday amid investor concerns regarding higher-than-expected capital expenditure in FY26 and the year's "significant H2 weighting".
Read moreOECD trims growth forecasts for UK
26th Mar 2026 07:52
(Sharecast News) - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development flagged heightened inflation risks on Thursday, as it trimmed growth forecasts for the UK in the wake of war in the Middle East.
Read moreAnnual sales, profits surge at Next
26th Mar 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - High street stalwart Next posted above-forecast earnings on Thursday and flagged an "encouraging" start to the year, despite heightened geopolitical tensions.
Read moreTHG back in the black following improved H2 performance
26th Mar 2026 07:37
(Sharecast News) - Beauty and nutrition retailer THG reported a marked improvement in its preliminary full‑year 2025 performance on Thursday, returning to profitability as disposals and a strong second half helped drive a turnaround across the group.
Read moreGerman consumer sentiment slumps as Iran war sparks inflation fears
26th Mar 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - German consumer sentiment is set to worsen next month due to the war in Iran, with rising energy prices fuelling inflationary fears among households, according to a survey published on Thursday.
Read moreCurrys CEO Alex Baldock to step down
26th Mar 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Currys CEO Alex Baldock is stepping down after eight years in the job to take a new external position, the company said on Thursday, sending shares in the electrical retailer lower.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise for second day on Iran ceasefire hopes
25th Mar 2026 16:35
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks advanced again on Wednesday after hitting its lowest levels of the year earlier in the week, as investors hunted for bargains amid rising hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks rise on fresh hopes of Iran ceasefire
25th Mar 2026 15:04
(Sharecast News) - European equity markets rallied on Wednesday as investors responded positively to signs of a potential de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict, after US president Donald Trump proposed a 15-point "peace plan", despite it being dismissed by Tehran.
Read moreMeta lays off 'hundreds' across wearables, ads divisions
25th Mar 2026 15:02
(Sharecast News) - Meta Platforms has reportedly laid off hundreds of people across its wearables and advertising divisions, which is thought to be the start of the biggest round of lay-offs in the Facebook owner's history as it continues to invest heavily in AI.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Eurowag surges, RS Group slips on revenue fall
25th Mar 2026 14:46
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,479.95 1.63%
Read moreOn Holding names founders Allemann and Coppetti co-CEOs
25th Mar 2026 14:20
(Sharecast News) - Swiss sportswear brand On Holding named co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti new co-CEOs on Wednesday with effect from 1 May, as it "prepares to enter its next growth phase".
Read morePatria Private Equity Trust replaces chair as Devine steps down
25th Mar 2026 14:04
(Sharecast News) - Speciality chemicals firm Croda surged on Wednesday as Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to 'overweight' from 'equalweight' and lifted its price target to 3,350p from 3,280p as it pointed to pricing agility ahead of peers.
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher following Washington's peace proposal, despite Tehran's pushback
25th Mar 2026 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday following news that the US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
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