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Nowicki takes over chairman at ITM Power

16th Jan 2026 07:45

(Sharecast News) - Electrolysers manufacturer ITM Power said on Friday that Jürgen Nowicki has formally taken over as non‑executive chair, with effect from 15 January.

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London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower after record highs

16th Jan 2026 07:40

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday after the top-flight index hit a fresh record high in the previous session.

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Ninety One AuM rises to £159.8bn

16th Jan 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - Asset manager Ninety One said on Friday that assets under management stood at £159.8bn at 31 December, up from £152.1bn at the end of September and well ahead of the £130.2bn recorded a year earlier.

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MJ Gleeson reiterates outlook on 'steady' trading

16th Jan 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder MJ Gleeson reiterated its full-year guidance on Friday, despite Budget uncertainty and the weak economic backdrop weighing on demand.

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US close: Markets gain as financial earnings impress, chipmakers rise

16th Jan 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - US stocks advanced on Thursday, as strong performances from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Morgan Stanley helped to repair sentiment in the banking sector after some underwhelming results earlier in the week.

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Impax offers 'destabilising' Saba cash exit via tender offer

16th Jan 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - Impax Environmental Markets on Friday became the latest trust to preempt a potential takeover by activist investor Saba as it tabled a continuation tender offer for up to 100% of its stake, sending its shares 5% higher.

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Friday newspaper round-up: Asda, Starlink, weight-loss drugs

16th Jan 2026 07:22

(Sharecast News) - Leading members of Donald Trump's campaign to overturn the 2020 presidential election are seeking a huge European pipeline contract, the latest figures from the US president's circle to mix business and geopolitics. Jesse Binnall, a lawyer who worked on legal actions advancing Trump's baseless claim that the vote was stolen from him, and Joe Flynn, who also sought to undermine Joe Biden's victory, have been in Bosnia this week to discuss the project. - Guardian

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German inflation confirmed at 15-month low as energy prices slide

16th Jan 2026 07:15

(Sharecast News) - German inflation slowed significantly in December to a 15-month low, final Federal Statistical Office estimates confirmed on Friday, as price pressures on food goods eased and energy prices dropped.

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Polar Capital launches £15m buyback as AUM hits new high

16th Jan 2026 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Polar Capital has announced plans to launch a £15m share buyback after a strong third quarter, as a solid fund performance and net inflows pushed assets under management to a new record high.

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Johnson Service revenue and profits grow in FY25, margins edge toward target

16th Jan 2026 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Textile services provider Johnson Service Group said on Friday that revenues had increased in the year ended 31 December, helping it deliver solid adjusted operating profit growth.

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Genus boosts guidance on strong trading

16th Jan 2026 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Animal genetics specialist Genus upped guidance on Friday, on the back of robust trading.

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Europe close: Stocks extend rally as Iran-US tensions ease

15th Jan 2026 16:16

(Sharecast News) - European equities extended their rally on Thursday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 touching a fresh record as easing geopolitical tension, falling oil prices and upbeat economic data underpinned sentiment, while chipmakers surged after strong results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

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Norman Broadbent earnings 'comfortably ahead' of board expectations

15th Jan 2026 16:12

(Sharecast News) - Norman Broadbent reported a record financial performance for 2025 on Thursday, with sharp growth in fees, profitability and cash generation, as the business completed a multi-year turnaround despite challenging market conditions.

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Mpac flags higher revenue, improved margins in line with forecasts

15th Jan 2026 16:09

(Sharecast News) - Mpac Group said in an update on Thursday that it expects to report full-year results in line with market expectations for 2025, with higher revenues, improving operating margins and a stabilised order book despite a backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Newmark Security reports higher revenue, improved profitability

15th Jan 2026 16:06

(Sharecast News) - Newmark Security reported higher revenues and improved profitability in the first half of its 2026 financial year on Thursday, as strong growth in its human capital management business offset continued, though easing, losses at Safetell.

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