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OSB Group hails in line performance as net loan book rises
5th Nov 2026 13:11
(Sharecast News) - Specialist lender OSB Group reported a rise in its net loan book on Thursday, saying its performance in the nine months to September end was in line with expectations and guidance.
Read moreFoxtons maintains profit outlook despite weaker Q3 revenues
5th Nov 2026 13:02
(Sharecast News) - Foxtons maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday despite reporting a 6% drop in third-quarter revenues, as weaker property sales and disruption following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act continued to weigh on trading.
Read moreBroker tips: Next, Helios Towers
5th Nov 2026 12:46
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies reiterated its 'hold' rating and 15,800p target price on Next after the retailer's third-quarter update, arguing that robust international growth continued to offset a more subdued performance in the UK.
Read moreJefferies stays at 'hold' on Next despite strong international growth
5th Nov 2026 12:33
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies reiterated its 'hold' rating and 15,800p target price on Next after the retailer's third-quarter update, arguing that robust international growth continued to offset a more subdued performance in the UK.
Read moreNorges Bank leaves rates at 4.5% as expected
5th Nov 2026 12:28
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank left interest rates unchanged at 4.5% on Thursday, as expected, but signalled its willingness to hike if inflation remains high.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures mixed after Dow's best day since April 2025
5th Nov 2026 12:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the open on Thursday after major indices posted their strongest session in more than a year, buoyed by a sharp fall in oil prices and investor relief following the Democrats' decisive midterm election victory.
Read moreHowdens sees sales spark, reaffirms outlook
5th Nov 2026 12:16
(Sharecast News) - Howden Joinery Group reaffirmed full-year guidance on Thursday, despite wider weakness in the construction sector, on robust demand from both trade and consumer customers.
Read moreBank of England lifts interest rates to 4%
5th Nov 2026 12:03
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England increased the cost of borrowing on Thursday for the first time in more than three years.
Read moreBerenberg lifts Helios Towers target price after Q3 beat, FY27 guidance boost
5th Nov 2026 11:49
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on Helios Towers to 310p from 295p on Thursday, citing another quarter of ahead-of-expectations operational performance, upgraded full-year guidance and stronger-than-expected initial forecasts for 2027.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares hold gains after Republican rout; BoE hikes rates
5th Nov 2026 11:39
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher and oil prices down sharply on Thursday as the crushing defeat for the Republicans in the US midterm elections boosted hopes that President Donald Trump may look for a way out of his war on Iran.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE maintains gains after BoE hikes rates as expected
5th Nov 2026 11:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England hiked rates for the first time in more than three years, as expected, amid an avalanche of corporate news.
Read moreMorgan Sindall FY results to be 'slightly ahead' of previous expectations
5th Nov 2026 11:18
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Sindall said on Thursday that full-year 2026 results were set to be slightly ahead of its previous expectations as it announced the launch of a £75m share buyback.
Read moreEurozone construction sector weakens as costs mount - PMI
5th Nov 2026 11:16
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's construction sector contracted sharply in October, research showed on Thursday, as orders slumped and cost pressures mounted.
Read moreUK construction downturn deepens in October amid housebuilding slump
5th Nov 2026 10:53
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the UK construction sector deepened in October amid a slump in housebuilding, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks tank, Nasdaq drops 4pc as post-election rally fades
5th Nov 2026 10:47
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as the post-midterm election rally quickly faded, with tech stocks under intense selling pressure.
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