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Foxtons says lettings resilient, but sales activity to weaken in 2026
5th Mar 2026 09:19
(Sharecast News) - High street estate agency chain Foxtons said it is "repositioning" its sales business for lower expected buyer activity in 2026, but still expects both revenue and profit growth this year, bolstered by a resilient lettings market.
Read moreSSP Group taps Andrew Martin for chairman
5th Mar 2026 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Food and beverage outlets operator SSP has tapped Andrew Martin to take over as chairman, with effect from 1 June.
Read more3i Infrastructure to sell stake in TCR
5th Mar 2026 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Investment firm 3i Infrastructure has agreed to sell its 71% stake in airport ground support equipment lessor TCR.
Read moreRentokil Initial sees sales and profits jump, shares rally
5th Mar 2026 08:51
(Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial reaffirmed guidance on Thursday, sending shares sharply higher, following a strong finish to the year.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks dip amid earnings deluge; Middle East remains in focus
5th Mar 2026 08:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday amid an avalanche of earnings, with airlines under the cosh after Wizz Air warned on profits, citing the conflict in Iran.
Read moreITV earnings dip, still in talks with Sky over potential sale of M&E business
5th Mar 2026 08:44
(Sharecast News) - ITV posted a dip in full-year earnings on Thursday, with revenues broadly flat, as the broadcaster said it was still in talks with Sky about a possible sale of its media and entertainment business.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall as Iran war continues; Oil gains
5th Mar 2026 08:28
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday as the US-Israeli war against Iran and Lebanon continued.
Read moreSerco delivers steady performance in FY25
5th Mar 2026 08:26
(Sharecast News) - Public services manager Serco said on Thursday that it had delivered a steady performance in 2025, with both revenues and operating profits improving.
Read moreArcline joints Advent, Blackstone consortium in pursuit of Senior
5th Mar 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Aero parts supplier Senior said on Thursday that Arcline Investment Management has made a preliminary, non-binding all-cash offer for the company.
Read moreAdmiral FY profit rises 16%, hails 'exceptional' performance in UK Motor
5th Mar 2026 08:15
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Admiral posted a rise in full-year profit on Thursday as it hailed a growing customer base and an "exceptional" performance from the UK motor division.
Read moreReckitt hikes dividend as emerging‑market strength drives solid Q4 growth
5th Mar 2026 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Consumer goods giant Reckitt posted solid fourth‑quarter momentum on Thursday, with core like‑for‑like net revenue up 5.9% and the wider group advancing 5.4%, underpinned by strong gains in emerging markets, leading the firm to up its full-year dividend payout.
Read morePageGroup shares slump as profits plunge 67%
5th Mar 2026 07:59
(Sharecast News) - Annual profits at global recruiter PageGroup plunged 67% and the dividend slashed as persistent economic uncertainty hit hiring across Europe, sending shares in the company almost 10% lower.
Read moreTaylor Wimpey cites 'uncertainty' ahead of the Budget as profits fall
5th Mar 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reported a slide in full-year profit on Thursday as it pointed to "uncertainty" ahead of the Budget last year, and said operating profits were set to fall in 2026.
Read moreAviva FY operating profits surge 25%
5th Mar 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Aviva on Thursday reported a 25% jump in operating profit supported by a strong general premiums performance in its UK & Ireland and Canadian operations.
Read moreWH Smith delivers 'solid' H1 performance
5th Mar 2026 07:45
(Sharecast News) - Travel retailer WH Smith said on Thursday that it had delivered a "solid performance" over the 26 weeks ended 28 February, with total revenue up 5% year-on-year at constant currency rates.
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