News Archive

RBC Capital lifts Compass Group to 'outperform'

1st Dec 2025 09:45

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded Compass Group on Monday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and lifted the price target to 2,775p from 2,700p.

Nhleko out, Goethe in as Tullow chair

1st Dec 2025 09:32

(Sharecast News) - Tullow Oil announced the appointment of Roald Goethe as its independent non-executive chair on Monday, replacing Phuthuma Nhleko, who stepped down with immediate effect to pursue other business interests.

Topps Tiles appoints Caroline Browne as new CFO

1st Dec 2025 09:17

(Sharecast News) - Topps Tiles said on Monday that it has appointed Caroline Browne as its new chief financial officer.

Budget jitters weigh heavily on UK private sector - CBI

1st Dec 2025 08:55

(Sharecast News) - Growth expectations across the private sector weakened in November, a survey showed on Tuesday, stymied by ongoing economic headwinds and pre-Budget jitters.

UK mortgage approvals beat forecasts, consumer borrowing slows

1st Dec 2025 08:41

(Sharecast News) - UK mortgage approvals rose more than expected in October, while consumer credit growth eased compared with the previous month.

London open: FTSE nudges lower; HICL-Trig merger called off

1st Dec 2025 08:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday as investors mulled disappointing Chinese manufacturing data, while The Renewables Infrastructure Group slumped after its merger with HICL Infrastructure was called off.

Peel Hunt reports sharp increase in revenue, profitability

1st Dec 2025 08:25

(Sharecast News) - Peel Hunt reported a sharp increase in revenue and profitability for the first half of its financial year on Monday, citing strong performances across investment banking, research and distribution, and execution services.

Odyssean Investment Trust exceeds broader small company markets

1st Dec 2025 08:13

(Sharecast News) - Odyssean Investment Trust said on Monday that it had exceeded the broader smaller company markets in the six months to September end.

HICL and Trig abandon £5.3bn merger after shareholder backlash

1st Dec 2025 08:08

(Sharecast News) - The multi-billion merger of HICL Infrastructure and The Renewables Infrastructure Group has been abandoned, it was announced on Monday, after widespread opposition from shareholders.

Serco secures £500m contract to operate HMP Dovegate

1st Dec 2025 07:57

(Sharecast News) - Serco said on Monday that it has been awarded a 12-year contract worth around £500m to manage HMP Dovegate in Staffordshire.

Plus500 named clearing partner for CME-FanDuel platform

1st Dec 2025 07:51

(Sharecast News) - Fintech firm Plus500 said on Monday that it had been appointed clearing partner for CME Group and FanDuel's new event‑based contracts platform.

Eurozone manufacturing PMI revised slightly lower