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Thruvision upbeat on UK testing of WalkTHRU screening system
10th Jul 2026 11:33
(Sharecast News) - Thruvision said on Friday that its 8108 WalkTHRU security screening system had been tested using the UK government National Protective Security Authority's Discriminative Threat Detection Systems Test Method.
Read moreBMW's H1 sales fall on weak China demand
10th Jul 2026 11:31
(Sharecast News) - BMW Group reported a decline in first-half vehicle sales on Friday as a sharp downturn in China offset growth in Europe and the US.
Read moreAsia report: Seoul leads gains as markets end week mixed
10th Jul 2026 11:31
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed on Friday after a strong Wall Street session overnight put the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite on track for weekly gains, as investors returned to semiconductor names while oil prices eased.
Read moreDelta slighty lower in pre‑market as higher costs overshadow Q2 beat
10th Jul 2026 11:24
(Sharecast News) - Delta Air Lines posted higher second‑quarter revenue and adjusted earnings on Friday, but shares ticked lower in pre‑market action as investors focused on rising costs and margin pressure rather than the headline beat.
Read morePolar Capital Technology Trust reports record annual results
10th Jul 2026 11:12
(Sharecast News) - Polar Capital Technology Trust reported record annual results on Friday after artificial intelligence-driven gains helped it more than double its net asset value per share and significantly outperform its benchmark.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares edge ahead amid tech caution
10th Jul 2026 11:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares were slightly higher on Friday as geopolitical concerns and jitters around artificial intelligence valuations continued to weigh on sentiment.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures mixed ahead of SK Hynix debut
10th Jul 2026 10:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were pointing to a mixed open ahead of the bell on Friday after a strong session left the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on course for weekly gains.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE pares gains but Vodafone, easyJet surge
10th Jul 2026 10:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher by midday on Friday, with Vodafone pacing the gains on the top-flight index on news that French billionaire Xavier Niel will buy a £4.4bn stake in the company, while easyJet surged as a bidding war emerged for the budget airline.
Read moreSt James's Place tumbles as partner firm Sovereign Wealth said to be eyeing exit
10th Jul 2026 10:22
(Sharecast News) - Shares in St James's Place tumbled on Friday following a report that one of its largest partner firms, Sovereign Wealth, is the latest set to leave as the wealth manager faces retention challenges.
Read moreRBC Capital Markets downgrades Wizz Air to 'underperform'
10th Jul 2026 10:04
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Wizz Air on Friday to 'underperform' from 'sector perform' as it argued that "poor earnings quality may weigh on a hockey stick recovery".
Read moreUniqlo-owner boosts guidance, but weak yen weighs on shares
10th Jul 2026 09:54
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Fast Retailing fell on Friday, despite the Japanese owner of Uniqlo boosting guidance on the back of a bumper third quarter.
Read moreUK business confidence drops to lowest since early 2025
10th Jul 2026 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Business confidence across the UK dropped to its lowest level in over a year in June, according to a survey released on Friday by S&P Global, with service-sector firms turning pessimistic about hiring intentions while input costs raise concerns in manufacturing.
Read moreMJ Gleeson set to report year in line with expectations
10th Jul 2026 08:51
(Sharecast News) - MJ Gleeson said in an update on Friday that adjusted pre-tax profit for the year ended 30 June was expected to be in line with market expectations, supported by a robust performance from Gleeson Homes despite previously flagged delays to site sales at Gleeson Land.
Read moreCanaccord Genuity lowers Capita target to 750p, still sees 'buying opportunity'
10th Jul 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their target price on Capita tfrom 900p to 750p on Friday, but said the shares still offered a buying opportunity given expectations for a sharp profit recovery next year.
Read moreLondonMetric and Schroders Reit boost takeover offer for Picton
10th Jul 2026 08:02
(Sharecast News) - LondonMetric Property and Schroders Real Estate Investment Trust have sweetened their takeover offer for Picton Property Income, it was confirmed on Friday.
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