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EP Group offers to buy Fnac Darty for €1.1bn, shares surge
26th Jan 2026 08:54
(Sharecast News) - Fnac Darty shares surged on Monday after Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group launched a takeover bid that values the retailer at €1.1bn.
Read moreVenture Life FY revenues up 32pc YOY
26th Jan 2026 08:52
(Sharecast News) - Consumer self-care business Venture Life said annual revenues had surged in the year ended 31 December, partly driven by a double-digit increase in proforma sales.
Read moreGulf Marine Services acquiring new mid-class vessel
26th Jan 2026 08:17
(Sharecast News) - Gulf Marine Services said in an update on Monday that it has agreed to acquire a new mid-class vessel, marking its first vessel purchase in a decade as it looks to capitalise on strong market demand and advance its long-term growth strategy.
Read moreCostain to boost dividend, reiterates outlook
26th Jan 2026 08:09
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Costain Group sparked on Monday, after the construction and engineering group outlined plans to ramp up dividend payouts as it reiterated full-year guidance.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx gains despite US shutdown fears
26th Jan 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - European shares defied pre-market expectations and made early gains on Monday, despite fears of another US government shutdown amid domestic turmoil over the weekend when federal immigration officers shot and killed a US citizen.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise as gold miners shine
26th Jan 2026 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with gold miners pacing the gains as the yellow metal breached $5,000 an ounce for the first time, at the start of a busy week that will see earnings from four of the 'Magnificent Seven' across the pond and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Read moreSynthesia nearly doubles valuation after $200m funding round
26th Jan 2026 07:46
(Sharecast News) - British AI video startup Synthesia raised $200m in a funding round that nearly doubled its valuation to $4bn, it was reported on Monday, amid strong investor appetite for enterprise-focused artificial intelligence despite growing scrutiny of the sector's lofty price tags.
Read moreBerenberg initiates coverage on Greencore at 'buy'
26th Jan 2026 07:43
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on convenience foods manufacturer Greencore with a 351p target price and a 'buy' rating on Monday, stating the group was succesfully "delivering convenience".
Read moreRyanair Q3 profits dented by Italian fine but traffic outlook lifted
26th Jan 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - Budget airline Ryanair reported a drop in third-quarter profits on Monday as its results were dented by an Italian fine, but lifted its fare growth and traffic outlook for FY26 citing strong demand.
Read moreBotswana Diamonds secures eight new prospecting licences
26th Jan 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Diamond exploration firm Botswana Diamonds said on Monday that it has been awarded eight new prospecting licences in north‑west Botswana, covering around 7,000 square kilometres.
Read moreSpire says takeover interest at early stage as review continues
26th Jan 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare confirmed on Monday that buyout firms Bridgepoint and Triton have entered early‑stage talks with the private healthcare firm as its strategic review gathers pace.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks nudge up as gold miners shine; US tech earnings eyed
26th Jan 2026 07:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a smidgen higher on Monday, underpinned by rallying gold miners as the yellow metal breached $5,000 an ounce for the first time, but with investors cautious ahead of earnings from four of the 'Magnificent Seven' and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve this week.
Read moreGrainger TfL JV to spend £68m on 195 home Chiswick project
26th Jan 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - UK residential landlord Grainger said its property joint venture with Transport for London is forward funding and buying a 195-home rental project at Chiswick Reach in West London to be developed in partnership by Barratt Redrow.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen flat as gold jumps past $5,000 an ounce
26th Jan 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday at the start of a busy week that will see earnings from four of the 'Magnificent Seven' across the pond and the last policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, as gold prices jumped past $5,000 an ounce for the first time
Read moreGold hits fresh record in rush to safety
26th Jan 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Gold prices soared to fresh records on Monday, breaching $5,000 an ounce for the first time, as investors continued to flock to safe haven assets.
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