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ORR blocks FirstGroup's West Coast expansion plans over capacity and delay risks
8th Oct 2026 10:03
(Sharecast News) - Public transport operator Firstgroup said on Thursday that the Office of Rail and Road had rejected proposals for new West Coast main line services, citing capacity constraints and the risk of worsening delays for passengers.
Read moreVolution FY profits, revenue rise despite 'challenging' markets
8th Oct 2026 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Volution Group reported a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday and lifted its dividend despite challenging market conditions, particularly in the UK.
Read moreStandard Life shares drop as Aberdeen cuts stake in half
8th Oct 2026 09:18
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Standard Life tanked on Thursday after investment company Aberdeen offloaded half of its stake in the savings and retirement specialist for £436m through a discounted share placing.
Read moreImperial Brands reaffirms FY26 guidance, launches £1.5bn FY27 buyback
8th Oct 2026 08:45
(Sharecast News) - Tobacco giant Imperial Brands said on Thursday that it remained on track to meet full‑year guidance across all key metrics and lifted shareholder returns with a fresh £1.5bn buyback for FY27, following the completion of its £1.45bn repurchase for the current year.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall as oil prices jump on MidEast concerns
8th Oct 2026 08:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as oil prices shot higher amid worries over a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Read moreUK housing market remains under pressure in September - Rics
8th Oct 2026 08:27
(Sharecast News) - The UK housing market remained under pressure in September amid the prospect of higher interest rates, according to the latest residential market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Read moreBerenberg lower Harworth to 'hold' as takeover progresses
8th Oct 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg cut their recommendation on Harworth Group to 'hold' from 'buy' and lowered their target price to 187p on Thursday, bringing it into line with Peel Holdings' recommended final cash offer and signalling that the takeover process was now effectively complete.
Read moreEurope open: Shares slump as oil breaches $103 on Hormuz attacks
8th Oct 2026 07:43
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply lower on Thursday as oil prices rose amid more attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull FOMC minutes; oil prices rise
8th Oct 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve and as oil prices crept up again.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Live petrol prices, Lotus, Taylor Wimpey
8th Oct 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Drivers will be able to see live petrol prices on Google Maps for the first time from Thursday, in a move that will help motorists shop around for the cheapest fuel. Millions of motorists will be able to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices by searching for a local forecourt in the Google app, in what could prove to be "a major development" in making fuel prices more fair, according to campaigners. - Guardian
Read moreGerman exports fall unexpectedly in August
8th Oct 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Germany's exports slipped by an unexpected 0.8% in August, according to official data published on Thursday, as weaker demand across key markets weighed on monthly trade flows.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE ends down but off lows as Brent tops $105 a barrel
8th Oct 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Thursday as Brent crude topped $105 a barrel and bonds sold off, but the top-flight index ended off lows thanks to strong performances from the likes of Tesco, Imperial Brands, BP and Shell.
Read moreTesco lifts lower end of guidance as interim earnings jump 6.5%
8th Oct 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket chain Tesco on Thursday lifted the lower end of annual guidance and its share buyback programme after interim profits jumped 6.5% to £1.78bn, sending shares in the firm more than 6% higher in a weak London market.
Read moreGrafton's Ian Tyler to step down as chairman
8th Oct 2026 07:06
(Sharecast News) - Building materials company Grafton announced on Thursday that chairman Ian Tyler will step down from the board after informing directors he intends to leave the role due to other commitments.
Read moreUS close: Stocks fall as bond yields hit highest since 2002
8th Oct 2026 00:05
(Sharecast News) - US stocks declined on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreating from all-time highs as bond yields hit a fresh 24-year high, while investors digested the minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting.
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