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26th Mar 2026 08:15

Playtech shares slide as FY revenues miss, Evolution uncertainty weighs

26th Mar 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - Playtech shares tumbled on Thursday as full-year profit met expectations but revenue disappointed and the company failed to provide any updates on its legal case with rival Evolution.

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.

Berenberg 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".

OECD 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.

Annual 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.

THG 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.

German 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.

Currys 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.

Friday preview: UK retail sales data in the spotlight

26th Mar 2026 07:04

(Sharecast News) - The main highlight on Friday will be the release of UK retail sales data for February at 0700 GMT.

Iran war to weigh on private sector activity - CBI

26th Mar 2026 05:00

London 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.

Europe 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.

Meta 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.

FTSE 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%