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UK private sector activity grows at fastest pace in nearly two years
20th Feb 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the UK private sector grew in February at its fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a survey released on Friday.
Read moreTullow Oil trades higher on lower net debt, strengthened funding position
20th Feb 2026 10:15
(Sharecast News) - Exploration firm Tullow Oil traded higher on Friday after it reported a further reduction in net debt and confirmed a refinancing package that strengthens its balance sheet ahead of a key investment period.
Read moreMoncler revenue beats consensus, shares spark
20th Feb 2026 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Italy's Moncler posted a rise in fourth-quarter revenue late on Thursday, with the Americas and Asia outperforming.
Read moreDanone sees further growth in 2026, little impact from baby formula recall
20th Feb 2026 09:46
(Sharecast News) - Danone has guided to steady underlying revenue growth over the coming year after an improvement in like-for-like sales in 2025, and said that recalls of infant formula products would not have a material impact on results.
Read moreEurozone PMI rises as manufacturing sector returns to growth
20th Feb 2026 09:07
(Sharecast News) - Private business activity across the eurozone increased at its fastest pace in three months in February, with the manufacturing sector returning to growth for only the second time in three and a half years.
Read moreChemring flags slower start to FY26, non‑cash impairment at Kilgore Flares
20th Feb 2026 08:31
(Sharecast News) - Aerospace and defence firm Chemring shares slipped in early trading on Friday after it reported a slower‑than‑expected start to the year, flagged operational disruption in its countermeasures division and warned that net debt would rise as investment ramps up.
Read moreStrength in Georgian business underpin Q4 growth for TBC Bank
20th Feb 2026 08:27
(Sharecast News) - TBC Bank Group reported a 16% year-on-year increase in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, as strong income growth in Georgia offset softer earnings momentum in Uzbekistan, while the board proposed a higher final dividend for 2025.
Read moreEurope open: Shares rise despite US-Iran tensions after Trump threat
20th Feb 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Friday as investors eyed the stand-off between the US and Iran, while corporate earnings remained in focus.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise after encouraging borrowing, retail sales data
20th Feb 2026 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected government borrowing and retail sales figures.
Read moreAston Martin FY loss to be bigger than expected, to sell naming rights for £50m
20th Feb 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - Aston Martin Lagonda said on Friday that it was planning to sell the naming rights to its Formula 1 team for £50m to boost its liquidity, as it warned its annual loss would be worse than expected, partly due to US tariffs.
Read moreSkinbiotherapeutics brings in new audit chair, launches forensic review
20th Feb 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Life science business SkinBioTherapeutics said on Friday that it has appointed Alyson Levett as a new non‑executive director and chair of the audit committee, with responsibility for overseeing the ongoing investigation into the conduct of its former chief executive and the validity of royalty income booked in its FY25 accounts.
Read moreTrump sets 10-day ultimatum for Iran on nuclear deal
20th Feb 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump gave a 10-day timeframe on whether he would strike a nuclear deal with Iran or launch a military attack on the Gulf state.
Read moreBorrowing surplus highest on record in January
20th Feb 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - The UK government recorded its highest surplus in January since records began in 1993, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Friday, while retail sales beat expectations, handing a welcome boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Spring Budget.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull borrowing, retail sales data
20th Feb 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and government borrowing figures.
Read moreSegro posts record £99m of new rent as earnings, occupancy rise
20th Feb 2026 07:25
(Sharecast News) - Property developer Segro said on Friday that it delivered a "strong operating performance" in 2025, securing a record £99m of new contracted rent and posting 6% like‑for‑like growth in net rental income.
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