News Archive
RBC Capital lowers Spire Healthcare to 'sector perform' following Toscafund bid
8th Sep 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets cut their rating on Spire Healthcare to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' on Tuesday and lowered their price target on the stock from 300p to 250p, saying the recommended take‑private offer from a Toscafund‑led consortium effectively caps the upside for shareholders.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors await next catalyst
8th Sep 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Tuesday as oil prices remained higher, and as investors eyed the next catalyst in the form of the US inflation reading due at the end of the week.
Read moreDunelm posts solid FY26 results, launches new three‑year growth plan
8th Sep 2026 07:25
(Sharecast News) - Homewares retailer Dunelm shares dropped around 10% on Tuesday as investors reacted coolly to the homewares retailer's new three‑year growth plan and news of a softer start to FY27, despite the group reporting a steady full‑year performance.
Read moreTuesday newspaper round-up: UK retailers, Volkswagen, stock market funds
8th Sep 2026 07:24
(Sharecast News) - UK retailers plan to create up to 100,000 short-term placements for young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years to give them a first step on the ladder to paid work. In partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), more than 40 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Pets at Home, Asda and the John Lewis Partnership, will offer Neets aged 18-24 placements of two to four weeks to gain "the skills and confidence needed to take their first step into work". - Guardian
Read moreComputacenter lifts FY guidance as interims surge
8th Sep 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Tech provider Computacenter on Tuesday after said full year earnings would be "significantly ahead" of forecasts after it almost doubled interim profits on the back of a strong performance in North America driven by demand for artificial intelligence-related infrastructure.
Read moreGerman trade surplus widens in July
8th Sep 2026 07:21
(Sharecast News) - Germany's trade surplus widened in July, according to figures from Destatis, rising to €21.3bn from a revised €15.4bn in June.
Read moreJohnson Service shares fall despite first-half profit growth
8th Sep 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Johnson Service Group fell sharply on Tuesday despite the textile rental and laundry services provider reporting higher first-half profits, as investors focused on a softer outlook for its hospitality-focused HORECA division.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks finish flat on quiet day, DAX hit by political uncertainty
7th Sep 2026 16:10
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished in mixed fashion on Monday, with indices across the continent range-bound in the absence of US trading, though shares in Frankfurt were dampened by political uncertainty.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE dips amid higher oil prices
7th Sep 2026 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped on Monday as oil prices rose amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran and as investors mulled the prospect of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve after last week's blowout payrolls report.
Read moreJaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 roles in cost-savings drive
7th Sep 2026 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Jaguar Land Rover on Monday revealed it is planning to cut around a tenth of its global workforce as the business attempts to mitigate the impact of trade tariffs, heightened competition and weak demand in China.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Standard Life gains on results; Diageo in the red
7th Sep 2026 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 10,833.53 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Read moreTuesday preview: Computacenter, Dunelm results due
7th Sep 2026 14:49
(Sharecast News) - Tuesday will bring full-year results from homeware retailer Dunelm and half-year results from Computacenter.
Read moreJefferies upgrades Energean to 'hold' from 'underperform'
7th Sep 2026 14:48
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Energean on Monday to 'hold' from 'underperform' and lifted the price target to 800p from 680p.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Property, housebuilders down on house price data
7th Sep 2026 13:29
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,561.47 -0.09%
Read moreMorgan Stanley upgrades Admiral to 'overweight', hikes price target
7th Sep 2026 12:58
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley upgraded Admiral on Monday to 'overweight' from 'underweight' as it said recent share price weakness provides a more attractive entry point, while the valuation remains below historical averages and leaves room for further re-rating given the improving backdrop.
Read more