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Lancashire unveils special divi after solid third quarter
5th Nov 2025 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire's share price rose strongly on Wednesday after third-quarter results from the Bermuda-based insurance company pleased investors, with premiums on the rise as it announced a special dividend worth $182m.
Read moreM&S interim profits drop 55% as it takes £136m hit from cyber attack
5th Nov 2025 07:14
(Sharecast News) - Marks & Spencer posted a 55.4% drop in first-half adjusted pre-tax profit on Wednesday as it took a hit from a recent cyber attack.
Read moreBarratt Redrow urges government to act as Budget uncertainty slows sales
5th Nov 2025 07:05
(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Barratt Redrow has called on the government to take action to support demand ahead of the Autumn Budget later this month, following a slight slowdown in trading momentum since the start of the new financial year.
Read moreWeir reiterates FY guidance following strong Q3 performance
5th Nov 2025 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm Weir Group reiterated its full-year guidance on Wednesday despite "elevated levels of uncertainty" related to critical metals disputes and further tariffs between the US and China.
Read moreUS close: Nasdaq sees worst day in three weeks on AI sell-off
4th Nov 2025 21:27
(Sharecast News) - Major indices headed south on Tuesday as artificial intelligence-related names came under pressure.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE ends just higher as sterling slides
4th Nov 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks shook off a mostly weaker session to end just higher on Tuesday, as sterling slumped on the back of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech, but gains were muted amid concerns about a potential stock market correction.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks fall as earnings reports roll in
4th Nov 2025 16:33
(Sharecast News) - European equities fell sharply on Tuesday as investors adopted a risk-off stance amid renewed fiscal uncertainty in the UK and weak corporate updates across the continent.
Read moreVianet reports solid first-half results
4th Nov 2025 16:27
(Sharecast News) - Vianet Group reported solid first-half results for the six months ended 30 September on Tuesday, underpinned by strong recurring income, improved margins and disciplined cost control, as the group proposed a 33% increase in its interim dividend.
Read morePulsar agrees to acquire Oscillate subsidiary Quantum Hydrogen
4th Nov 2025 16:23
(Sharecast News) - Pulsar Helium announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire up to 100% of Quantum Hydrogen, a subsidiary of Oscillate, in an all-share transaction that would significantly expand its helium exploration footprint in Minnesota.
Read moreAriana Resources starts exploration drilling at Dokwe
4th Nov 2025 16:19
(Sharecast News) - Ariana Resources announced the start of exploration drilling at its wholly-owned Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, marking a key step toward expanding resources at the 1.4 million-ounce deposit.
Read moreRUA Life Sciences posts sharp increase in revenue
4th Nov 2025 16:15
(Sharecast News) - RUA Life Sciences reported a sharp increase in revenue for the 18 months ended 30 September on Tuesday, reflecting its successful transition from a research-led organisation to a revenue-generating medical device group.
Read moreRUA Life Sciences posts sharp increase in revenue
4th Nov 2025 16:15
(Sharecast News) - RUA Life Sciences reported a sharp increase in revenue for the 18 months ended 30 September on Tuesday, reflecting its successful transition from a research-led organisation to a revenue-generating medical device group.
Read moreFocusrite revenue, profits rise amid tariff uncertainty
4th Nov 2025 16:12
(Sharecast News) - Focusrite reported higher revenue and improved profitability for the 12 months ended 31 August on Tuesday, supported by robust demand across its Content Creation division and continued operational resilience despite tariff pressures in the US.
Read moreAptamer signs contract with 'top five' pharma client
4th Nov 2025 16:01
(Sharecast News) - Aptamer Group announced on Tuesday that it has signed a new contract worth up to £0.62m with a top five global pharmaceutical company, marking the third collaboration between the two and further validating its 'Optimer' synthetic binder technology.
Read moreSerica agrees to acquire 40pc interest in North Sea licence
4th Nov 2025 15:54
(Sharecast News) - Serica Energy announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire a 40% interest in the UK North Sea P2530 licence from Finder Energy, for initial consideration of about £0.5m ($0.65m), expanding its portfolio with additional contingent resources and exploration potential.
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