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Mulberry turnaround plans pay off as Q1 sales rise 23%
22nd Jul 2026 07:40
(Sharecast News) - Luxury handbag maker Mulberry reported a strong start to its new financial year on Wednesday, posting a 23% jump in revenue for the first 13 weeks as momentum in its turnaround strategy continued to build.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks nudge higher on better-than-expected inflation print
22nd Jul 2026 07:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged slightly higher in early trading on Wednesday, as investors mulled better-than-expected inflation data and a profit warning from JD Wetherspoon.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to gain after positive US session; UK inflation dips
22nd Jul 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as oil prices ticked up amid escalating tensions between the US and as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to earnings from Tesla and Alphabet.
Read moreUK inflation falls to 2.6% in June
22nd Jul 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer price inflation slowed a touch more than expected in June, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.
Read moreEnergean expands FPSO capacity as testing ramps up
22nd Jul 2026 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Exploration and production firm Energean said on Wednesday that commissioning of a second oil train on the Energean Power FPSO was completed on 13 July, lifting total liquids processing capacity from 18,000 barrels per day to 31,000 bbl/d and increasing its share of revenues linked to Brent pricing.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE rallies as investors cheer soft inflation data
22nd Jul 2026 07:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Wednesday as investors welcomed softer-than-expected inflation data.
Read moreHerald Investment Trust performance held back after Saba tender deal
22nd Jul 2026 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Herald Investment Trust said on Wednesday that its net asset value per share rose 28.1% in the first half to 3,459.4p, while the share price increased 27.7% to 3,070p.
Read moreWetherspoons warns on profits as higher costs bite
22nd Jul 2026 07:06
(Sharecast News) - Pub chain JD Wetherspoon on Wednesday warned annual profits were likely to miss market expectations, with marginally lower sales than anticipated in the final quarter on the back of higher costs and taxes.
Read moreWednesday newspaper round-up: Donald Trump, Airbus, Heathrow
22nd Jul 2026 06:54
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump must divulge detailed financial information from his many businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, a federal judge ruled during a discovery hearing on Tuesday, according to news reports. The ruling by US magistrate judge Enjoliqué Lett could open a unique window into the hundreds of businesses owned by Trump's family trust. It also highlights a potential drawback for Trump's strategy of bludgeoning critical media with multibillion-dollar lawsuits. - Guardian
Read moreUS close: Stocks higher as investors refocus on earnings
21st Jul 2026 22:22
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Tuesday as investors looked past the latest developments in the Iran conflict and shifted focus back to a busy slate of corporate earnings.
Read moreLondon close: Defence shares rise as equities finish higher
21st Jul 2026 16:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with defence shares pacing the gains after Andy Burnham appointed former defence secretary John Healy as chancellor, surprising markets after reports had suggested Shabana Mahmood or Ed Miliband were more likely contenders.
Read moreNetcall flags 20pc improvement in full-year revenue
21st Jul 2026 16:19
(Sharecast News) - Netcall said on Tuesday that full-year revenue rose 20% to an expected £57.7m, including 12% organic growth, while adjusted EBITDA increased 23% to £12.1m and the margin improved to 21% from 20%.
Read moreYu Group revenue rises despite warmer weather
21st Jul 2026 16:18
(Sharecast News) - Yü Group said on Tuesday that first-half revenue rose 19% to approximately £405m, despite warmer weather reducing energy consumption, while gross cash increased 9% to £129m.
Read moreStrong trading helps lift adjusted profit at Midwich
21st Jul 2026 16:16
(Sharecast News) - Midwich said on Tuesday that first-half revenue rose around 3% to approximately £640m, while adjusted profit before tax increased about 10% to £10.6m.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks rally despite higher oil price
21st Jul 2026 16:10
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rallied into the afternoon session to finish with solid gains on Tuesday, as a positive start on Wall Street and a recovery in the chip sector helped investors overlook ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.
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