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UK rental prices to rise 2% in 2026 as market moderates, says Rightmove
14th Jan 2026 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Rightmove has predicted that average rents across the UK, excluding London, will rise by just 2% in 2026, as upwards pressure on prices continues to moderate compared with previous years.
Read moreNetflix working on switching to all-cash offer for Warner Bros - report
14th Jan 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Netflix is reportedly working on revised terms for its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition and has discussed making an all-cash offer for the company's studios and streaming businesses.
Read moreAsia report: Tokyo leads risers as investors bet on snap election
14th Jan 2026 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Wednesday, led by fresh record highs in Japan as investors piled into the so-called 'Takaichi trade' amid rising expectations that prime minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap general election, likely in February.
Read moreBurford Capital prices, upsizes $500m private offering
14th Jan 2026 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Burford Capital said on Wednesday that it has priced and upsized a private offering of senior notes, raising $500m through an issue carrying an 8.500% coupon and maturing in 2034.
Read moreThursday preview: Taylor Wimpey, Dunelm updates in focus
14th Jan 2026 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Thursday sees the releases of a slew of UK economic data, along with updates from the likes of housebuilder Taylor Wimpey, recruiter Robert Walters and homeware retailer Dunelm.
Read moreCoca-Cola abandons plans to sell Costa Coffee - report
14th Jan 2026 09:42
(Sharecast News) - Coca-Cola has reportedly abandoned plans to sell Costa Coffee after bids from private equity suitors fell short of its expectations.
Read moreFerrexpo Q4 production misses targets amid intensified attacks on on Ukrainian infrastructure
14th Jan 2026 09:23
(Sharecast News) - Mining firm Ferrexpo said on Wednesday that intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy, transport and port infrastructure late in the quarter disrupted power supplies and logistics, leaving fourth‑quarter production below targets.
Read moreProCook sees FY revenue slightly ahead of market views after record peak season
14th Jan 2026 09:12
(Sharecast News) - Kitchenware retailer ProCook said on Wednesday that it was on track to deliver a strong full-year performance, with revenue and cash generation set to be slightly ahead of market expectations, as it reported "record" peak season trading.
Read morePolar Capital Global Healthcare Trust paints confident outlook as sentiment picks up
14th Jan 2026 09:01
(Sharecast News) - London-listed healthcare investor Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust reported a decline in the value of its portfolio over the fiscal year to 30 September amid a "difficult market backdrop", but said it has seen an improvement in sentiment across the investment trust sector over recent months.
Read moreNichols FY25 revenues tick up, confident in FY26 outlook
14th Jan 2026 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Vimto producer Nichols said on Thursday that it had delivered further strategic progress in 2025, with both revenue and adjusted pre‑tax profits expected to be in line with market forecasts.
Read moreVistry reiterates guidance despite drop in house sales
14th Jan 2026 08:29
(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Vistry Group reiterated full-year guidance on Wednesday, despite Budget uncertainty weighing on private house sales in the second half.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE gains after encouraging China data; Vistry, BP updates in focus
14th Jan 2026 08:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled encouraging Chinese trade data, with trading updates from Vistry and BP in focus.
Read moreChancellor pledges more support for pubs
14th Jan 2026 08:22
(Sharecast News) - The Chancellor pledged to provide more financial support to pubs on Wednesday, following an outcry over planned hikes to business rates.
Read moreME Group shareholder Montefiore offloads entire 3% stake
14th Jan 2026 08:13
(Sharecast News) - One of ME Group's shareholders has sold a 3.3% stake in the vending machine and self-service laundry company, priced at a significant discount to the prevailing share price.
Read moreHays quarterly net fees drop 10%
14th Jan 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Recruiter Hays reported a drop in net fees on Wednesday, citing challenging conditions in the permanent segment and a decline in average hours worked in Germany.
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