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Pandora to sell platinum-plated jewellery in shift away from silver, shares jump
5th Feb 2026 09:36
(Sharecast News) - Pandora shares sparkled on Thursday after the Danish jeweller said it would start selling platinum-plated jewellery to reduce its reliance on silver amid surging prices for the precious metal.
Read moreAlphabet to ramp up investment as revenues surge
5th Feb 2026 09:26
(Sharecast News) - Google parent Alphabet is to significantly ramp up spending after a robust fourth quarter and strong cloud demand helped annual revenues top $400bn for the first time.
Read moreCiti downgrades Babcock to 'neutral' from 'buy'
5th Feb 2026 09:04
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded Babcock on Thursday to 'neutral' from 'buy' as it increased its price target and said the company's medium-term guidance is conservative.
Read moreFriday preview: SocGen results in focus
5th Feb 2026 08:37
(Sharecast News) - There are no major FTSE 350 corporate releases due on Friday, but Societe Generale's latest results will be in focus.
Read moreBNP Paribas Q4 earnings come in stronger than expected
5th Feb 2026 08:37
(Sharecast News) - French banking group BNP Paribas posted stronger‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter earnings on Thursday as chief executive Jean‑Laurent Bonnafé pushed ahead with efforts to lift a share price that has long trailed European peers.
Read moreEZ construction activity declines at fastest pace in 3 months - PMI
5th Feb 2026 08:34
(Sharecast News) - Construction activity in the eurozone fell at its fastest pace in three months amid a steep fall in new orders, a survey published on Thursday revealed.
Read moreJTC delivers 'resilient performance' in FY25, posts record new business wins
5th Feb 2026 08:30
(Sharecast News) - Professional services firm JTC said on Thursday that it had delivered "a resilient performance" in 2025, with record new business wins and balanced growth across both its Institutional Capital Services and Private Capital Services divisions.
Read moreBBVA reports record profits, flags higher-than-expected provisions
5th Feb 2026 08:27
(Sharecast News) - BBVA shares fell more than 6% in Madrid on Thursday after the bank reported record annual profits but flagged higher-than-expected provisions and rising costs in key emerging markets, tempering investor enthusiasm.
Read moreGerman factory orders unexpectedly soar in January
5th Feb 2026 08:24
(Sharecast News) - German factory orders soared in January, official data showed on Thursday, far outstripping expectations for a modest decline.
Read morePlaytech lifts FY profit outlook after strong second half
5th Feb 2026 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Playtech said on Thursday that full-year profit was set to be "significantly" above consensus expectations following a strong second half.
Read moreIthaca Energy posts strong FY operational performance
5th Feb 2026 07:58
(Sharecast News) - Independent production and growth company Ithaca Energy posted a strong operational performance for 2025 on Thursday, with average production hitting 119,000 barrels of oil per day, in-line with previously upgraded guidance.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE falls ahead of BoE, ECB; Shell results in focus
5th Feb 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following a record close, as investors mulled results from the likes of Shell and Vodafone, ahead of the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx lower as AI capex worries weigh on sentiment
5th Feb 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower as fears over the level of investment tech companies were splashing on artificial intelligence on top of already high valuations hit sentiment in the US and Asia overnight.
Read moreCompass backs FY outlook as Q1 organic revenue jumps 7.3%
5th Feb 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Compass Group backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it hailed a strong start to the year, with both regions and all sectors performing well.
Read moreCompass backs FY outlook as Q1 organic revenue jumps 7.3%
5th Feb 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Compass Group backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it hailed a strong start to the year, with both regions and all sectors performing well.
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