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Director dealings: Oxford Biomedica chair ups stake
24th Sep 2026 09:19
(Sharecast News) - The largest market purchase of shares in London on Thursday came from Oxford Biomedica's chair Roch Doliveux. who upped his stake in the cell and gene therapy company after a sharp drop in the stock over the year to date.
Read moreASOS shares jump on profit guidance upgrade
24th Sep 2026 09:18
(Sharecast News) - Shares in ASOS jumped on Thursday after the online fashion retailer said full-year profits were set to come in towards the upper end of guidance, while sales returned to growth in the fourth quarter.
Read moreViiV Healthcare's Rebecca Hall to join Hikma as CFO
24th Sep 2026 09:07
(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals has named Rebecca Hall chief executive, the generic drugs specialist confirmed on Thursday.
Read moreEurope open: Shares mixed as oil climbs back above $100
24th Sep 2026 08:29
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the open on Thursday as oil prices skipped back above $100 a barrel and bonds were sold off amid fears of more interest rate hikes by central banks.
Read moreMitchells & Butlers returns to growth in Q4 on strong drinks sales
24th Sep 2026 08:28
(Sharecast News) - Pub group Mitchells and Butlers returned to growth in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year driven by a 3.8% rise in drink sales on the back of the hot August weather.
Read moreVistry tumbles into the red, unveils major overhaul
24th Sep 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Embattled housebuilder Vistry unveiled heavy interim losses and slashed full-year profit guidance on Thursday, as it launched a major overhaul of the business.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE flat amid bond selloff; Trump-Xi meeting eyed
24th Sep 2026 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following a downbeat close on Wall Street and a selloff in bond markets, as investors eyed a meeting between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Read moreAO World backs FY expectations as H1 profit, revenue rise
24th Sep 2026 07:43
(Sharecast News) - AO World backed its full-year expectations on Thursday as it reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue, but shares in the online electricals retailer slumped, with investors seemingly disappointed there was no upgrade to guidance.
Read moreHalma boosts guidance after strong first half
24th Sep 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Safety equipment and life-saving tech specialist Halma boosted its full-year targets on Thursday, following a robust first half.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors eye Trump-Xi meeting
24th Sep 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat close on Wall Street, as investors eyed a meeting between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE falls amid US bond selloff
24th Sep 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Thursday - albeit less than their European peers - amid a selloff in US bond markets and as oil prices shot higher, with all eyes on a meeting between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Defence contractors, Bentley, McDonald's
24th Sep 2026 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Defence contractors have promised to create 40,000 apprenticeships, work experience placements and jobs for young people each year, as Wes Streeting claimed to be overseeing a "ministry for growth". Labour is keen to demonstrate that the rapid increase in defence spending planned for the coming years, which may necessitate tax rises, will result in jobs in the UK. - Guardian
Read moreCVS shares fall as regulatory costs weigh on profits, sales growth slows
24th Sep 2026 07:06
(Sharecast News) - Shares in CVS Group fell sharply on Thursday after the veterinary services provider reported a decline in statutory profits, as costs associated with the UK competition regulator's investigation weighed on the bottom line and like-for-like sales growth slowed in the second half.
Read moreConsumer sentiment cautiously ticks higher - GfK
24th Sep 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment continued to modestly improve in September, a long-running survey showed on Friday, although households remained cautious.
Read moreConsumer sentiment cautiously ticks higher - GfK
24th Sep 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment continued to modestly improve in September, a long-running survey showed on Friday, although households remained cautious.
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