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Mears sees FY profit 'modestly' ahead of market views
7th Aug 2025 10:33
(Sharecast News) - Mears posted a rise in interim pre-tax profit on Thursday despite a dip in revenues and said full-year profit was set to be "modestly" ahead of market expectations.
Read moreChina trade data tops expectations as exporters race to beat tariff deadline
7th Aug 2025 10:18
(Sharecast News) - China's export growth surprised to the upside in July, with exporters accelerating shipments ahead of a looming tariff deadline and early signs of recovering domestic demand.
Read moreGoldman starts coverage of Halma at 'buy'
7th Aug 2025 10:12
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Halma on Thursday with a 'buy' rating and 3,740p price target as it said its analysis demonstrates the sustainability of the company's high-growth, high-returns model.
Read moreDowlais burns through £29m in cash due to US tariffs
7th Aug 2025 10:10
(Sharecast News) - UK auto parts maker Dowlais on Thursday revealed it had burned through £29m in cash due to US tariffs and held annual guidance as it reported a 2% rise in adjusted operating profits.
Read moreEpwin Group surges on £167.3m Laumann takeover
7th Aug 2025 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Epwin Group surged on Thursday as the window and door manufacturer agreed to be taken over by Laumann Group in a £167.3m deal.
Read moreChina trade // Maersk
7th Aug 2025 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Shipping giant Maersk reported a stronger-than-expected Q2 performance on Thursday, buoyed by resilient freight demand and operational gains across its logistics and terminal divisions.
Read moreCRH hails strong Q2, lifts guidance for 2025
7th Aug 2025 09:51
(Sharecast News) - CRH surged on Thursday as the building materials group lifted its guidance for 2025 after posting a jump in second-quarter profit and sales.
Read moreJust Group first-half profits drop 23%
7th Aug 2025 09:24
(Sharecast News) - Retirement products provider Just Group posted a 23% drop in first-half underlying operating profit on Thursday, citing lower new business margins on lower sales.
Read moreCLS secures new leases at The Coade, Vauxhall
7th Aug 2025 09:20
(Sharecast News) - Commercial property investor CLS said on Thursday that it has secured over 8,000 square feet of new leases at its newly developed office building in the heart of Vauxhall, The Coade.
Read moreVanquis returns to profitability in H1, recovery remains on track
7th Aug 2025 08:54
(Sharecast News) - Sub-prime lender Vanquis said on Thursday that its recovery remained firmly on track, with improved credit quality, lower complaint costs, and disciplined cost control all helping it return to profitability.
Read moreSpectris Q2 momentum offsets slower start to FY25
7th Aug 2025 08:34
(Sharecast News) - Precision instrumentation supplier Spectris said on Thursday that second-quarter momentum and strategic cost savings had helped offset a slower start to the year due to the macroeconomic uncertainty caused by shifting US tariff policy.
Read moreEurope open: Shares shrug off tariff woes, eyes on BoE
7th Aug 2025 08:31
(Sharecast News) - European shares made a strong start on Thursday as investors largely ignored the start of higher US tariffs on a large number of its trading partners and eyed a rate decision from the Bank of England.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall ahead of BoE announcement
7th Aug 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Read moreMorgan Advanced sees FY operating profit at bottom end of consensus range
7th Aug 2025 08:10
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Advanced Materials warned on Thursday that full-year adjusted operating profit was set to be around the bottom of the consensus range due to weak market conditions, mix effects and foreign exchange headwinds.
Read moreSerco holds guidance, to start £50m buyback
7th Aug 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - UK government contractor Serco on Thursday held updated guidance as it posted a rise in half-year earnings and unveiled a £50m share buyback.
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