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Ibstock revenues rise amid tough pricing market
6th Aug 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Brick maker Ibstock said it expected second half profits to be ahead of last year as it reported a rise in interim revenues amid signs of growth in its key markets, although competition kept a lid on prices.
Read moreOpenAI exploring $500bn secondary share sale - reports
6th Aug 2025 07:22
(Sharecast News) - OpenAI is in early-stage discussions with investors about a secondary share sale that could value the artificial intelligence company at approximately $500bn, it was reported on Wednesday.
Read moreLegal and General pre-tax profits grow in 'excellent' H1
6th Aug 2025 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Insurance firm Legal & General said on Tuesday that it had an "excellent" six months ended 30 June, with both pre-tax and core operating profits growing, underpinned by strategic progress and a reshaped portfolio.
Read moreGlencore half-year profits fall 14% on weak coal prices, copper volumes
6th Aug 2025 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Mining giant Glencore reported a fall in half-year profits, reflecting weaker coal prices and lower copper volumes, while the company also said it would retain its London listing after mulling a move to New York.
Read moreUS close: Stocks lower after services PMI unexpectedly falls
5th Aug 2025 21:51
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed slightly lower on Tuesday, taking a bite out of gains recorded in the previous session.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher on raft of corporate earnings
5th Aug 2025 17:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms despite fresh signs of weakness in the UK's service sector and subdued investor sentiment ahead of the Bank of England's next rate decision.
Read moreEurope close: Shares pare gains on weak Wall St start
5th Aug 2025 16:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares pared gains in late afternoon trade on the back of a weak start on Wall Street but still closed higher on Tuesday after another deluge of corporate earnings.
Read moreDirector dealings: PHP CEO raises stake
5th Aug 2025 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Primary Health Properties revealed on Tuesday that chief executive officer Mark Davies had acquired 77,820 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed real estate investment firm.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew surges on results; supermarkets fall
5th Aug 2025 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 9,156.46 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Read moreBritish Land hires lawyers to look over rescue deals for Poundland, River Island - report
5th Aug 2025 13:46
(Sharecast News) - Commercial property firm British Land has reportedly hired lawyers to scrutinise rescue deals for high street retailers Poundland and River Island.
Read moreSerica Energy confident despite first-half loss
5th Aug 2025 13:23
(Sharecast News) - Serica Energy reported a first-half loss on Tuesday, as production was hit by an extended shutdown at its Triton FPSO facility, but said it expected materially higher output and cash generation in the second half, with production levels returning to around 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Read moreExpanded YouGov ends year in line with expectations
5th Aug 2025 13:13
(Sharecast News) - YouGov said on Tuesday that it expects its full-year results to be in line with market expectations, with modest underlying revenue growth driven by a return to growth in its data products division and contributions from recent acquisitions.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Travis Perkins on the up; Domino's off the menu
5th Aug 2025 12:31
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,980.26 0.55%
Read moreUS open: Equities advance as major indices add to recent gains
5th Aug 2025 12:02
(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded higher early on Tuesday, building on solid gains recorded in the previous session.
Read moreEurope midday: Stoxx holds gains on hopes of US rate cut
5th Aug 2025 11:21
(Sharecast News) - European shares held gains as earnings season continued with the benchmark Stoxx index making a strong start to Tuesday on hopes of a US rate cut.
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