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EU fines Google €890m for breaching online competition laws
23rd Jul 2026 13:16
(Sharecast News) - The European Commission has fined Google a total of €890m after finding that its search engine and app store services had breached online competition laws.
Read moreSerabi Gold reports 5pc increase in Q2 gold production
23rd Jul 2026 13:01
(Sharecast News) - Serabi Gold said on Thursday that it produced 11,007 ounces of gold in the second quarter, up 5% year on year, taking first-half output to 23,049 ounces.
Read moreFriday preview: UK retail sales, American Express results due
23rd Jul 2026 12:39
(Sharecast News) - There are no FTSE 350 corporate releases scheduled on Friday, but American Express will publish second-quarter earnings across the pond.
Read moreAstraZeneca breast cancer drug receives EU approval
23rd Jul 2026 12:28
(Sharecast News) - A breast cancer drug developed by AstraZeneca has been approved in the European Union for the treatment of certain types of the disease, the pharmaceutical giant announced on Thursday.
Read moreAlphabet shares slip despite surge in Q2 earnings
23rd Jul 2026 11:55
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Alphabet came under pressure on Thursday, despite second-quarter revenues comfortably beating forecasts, as the Google parent once again ramped up spending on artificial intelligence.
Read moreEurope midday: Bond yields, oil prices weigh on Stoxx 600
23rd Jul 2026 11:24
(Sharecast News) - Rising bond yields and a surging oil price were weighing on European stock markets on Thursday, as investors await an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Read moreThe Works profits underpinned by growing demand for screen-free activities
23rd Jul 2026 11:21
(Sharecast News) - Retailer The Works reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday, underpinned by growing demand from families for "affordable screen-free activities".
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks pare losses to trade flat; oil keeps rising
23rd Jul 2026 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier losses to trade flat by midday on Thursday, while oil prices kept rising as tensions between the US and Iran continued to escalate.
Read moreNestle to create water business JV with Platinum Equity in €3bn deal
23rd Jul 2026 10:35
(Sharecast News) - Swiss consumer goods firm Nestle said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell half its water and beverage business to US private equity firm Platinum Equity for €3bn.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures in the red as markets digest earnings, oil spike
23rd Jul 2026 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Thursday as investors digested another round of earnings, renewed concerns over AI‑related spending and a fresh jump in oil prices.
Read moreUK consumer confidence boosted by heatwave, World Cup
23rd Jul 2026 09:57
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence picked up in July, according to a GfK survey, with the hot weather and England's performance at the World Cup attributed to improved sentiment.
Read moreECB leaves rates unchanged, but says impact from war still to play out
23rd Jul 2026 09:55
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged despite the recent rise in oil prices, but acknowledged that the inflationary impact of the Middle East conflict has yet to fully play out.
Read moreSRT Marine full-year revenue rises 49pc
23rd Jul 2026 09:47
(Sharecast News) - SRT Marine Systems said on Thursday that full-year revenue rose 49% to an estimated £116m, while pre-tax profit before exceptional items more than doubled to £10m from £4.9m, in line with market expectations.
Read moreAsia report: Markets higher as oil prices rise further
23rd Jul 2026 09:46
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed higher on Thursday as surging oil prices reflected escalating tensions in the Middle East, while investors assessed corporate earnings and concerns over artificial intelligence spending.
Read moreVolution flags higher-than-expected full-year earnings
23rd Jul 2026 09:41
(Sharecast News) - Volution said on Thursday that adjusted earnings per share for the year ending 31 July was expected to reach around 38.0p, 4% ahead of market consensus and 15% higher than the prior year, driven by margin expansion, resilient organic growth and acquisitions.
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