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Nvidia results, guidance get lukewarm response from investors

26th Feb 2026 09:02

(Sharecast News) - Investors gave Nvidia a lukewarm response on Thursday, despite forecast-busting results at the chip making giant.

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Tate & Lyle slips as muted demand leaves FY outlook unchanged

26th Feb 2026 09:00

(Sharecast News) - Ingredients business Tate & Lyle traded lower early on Thursday after the group reiterated that both full‑year revenue and underlying earnings were still expected to decline, with muted market demand continuing to weigh on pro forma sales.

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Man Group reports record organic growth

26th Feb 2026 08:55

(Sharecast News) - Man Group reported record organic growth in 2025, with assets under management rising 35% year-on-year to $227.6bn, as the alternative asset manager highlighted continued market share gains and strategic progress, while separately announcing a series of board changes.

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RBC Capital Markets raises target price on Hiscox

26th Feb 2026 08:53

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets hiked their target price on insurance firm Hiscox from 1,600p to 1,710p on Thursday, citing "good momentum" in 2025 and an "attractive" retail outlook.

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Derwent London reports improved momentum, announces £110.5m disposal

26th Feb 2026 08:48

(Sharecast News) - Derwent London reported improved momentum in its 2025 results on Thursday, and set out plans to accelerate disposals as it looks to recycle capital into higher-returning opportunities, while separately agreeing the £110.5m sale of a Fitzrovia office building.

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LSEG sees earnings spark, unveils £3bn share buyback

26th Feb 2026 08:44

(Sharecast News) - The owner of the London Stock Exchange unveiled plans to return £3bn to shareholders on Thursday, alongside a rise in annual earnings, amid mounting pressure from activist investor Elliott Management.

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Drax reports record renewable generation in 2025

26th Feb 2026 08:24

(Sharecast News) - Drax Group reported record 2025 renewable generation on Thursday, and set out plans to return more than £1bn to shareholders, as it targeted up to £700m of adjusted EBITDA annually beyond 2027 and advanced investments in flexible generation and battery storage.

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Jupiter announces £30m share buyback, special divi as profits beat expectations

26th Feb 2026 08:22

(Sharecast News) - Jupiter Fund Management announced a share buyback of up to £30m on Thursday and a special dividend, as it reported better-than-expected full-year profits and the first calendar year of positive net inflows in nine years.

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Great Portland Estates grows fully managed rent roll with new lettings

26th Feb 2026 08:20

(Sharecast News) - Property investor Great Portland Estates said on Thursday that it has secured a series of new fully managed leasing deals so far this year, adding further momentum to its premium office portfolio.

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Europe open: Stoxx touches fresh high before slipping; Syensqo tanks

26th Feb 2026 08:14

(Sharecast News) - European shares touched fresh highs before slipping into the red as investors assessed results overnight from tech giant Nvidia along with another deluge of earnings reports across the continent.

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France's Engie to buy UK Power Networks for £10.5bn

26th Feb 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Engie surged on Thursday after the French utility said it has agreed to buy UK Power Networks (UKPN) for £10.5bn.

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Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in £150m cost-cutting drive

26th Feb 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - Shares in UK grocer and technology group Ocado slumped on Thursday said it would be slashing around 1,000 jobs as part of a drive to save £150m in costs after setbacks to its automated warehouse programme rollout.

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Howden Joinery FY revenues grow, sets out £100m share buyback

26th Feb 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - Trade kitchen supplier Howden Joinery said on Thursday that group revenues had grown in the year ended 27 December, supported by progress in both its UK and international operations and further gains in market share, leading it to launch a new £100m share buyback programme.

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London open: FTSE ticks up as investors mull earnings; Rolls-Royce surges

26th Feb 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday following a record close in the previous session, as investors digested results from US tech giant Nvidia and a raft of UK earnings, including Rolls-Royce.

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Higher costs weigh on profits at CVS Group

26th Feb 2026 07:46

(Sharecast News) - Veterinary chain CVS Group posted a fall in interim profits on Thursday amid higher costs and "challenging" market conditions in the UK.

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