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Schroders to be taken over by US investment manager Nuveen in £9.9bn deal
12th Feb 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Schroders said on Thursday that it has agreed to be taken over by US investment manager Nuveen in a £9.9bn deal.
Read moreMercedes-Benz profits slump on China, tariffs; Shares slide
12th Feb 2026 07:30
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Mercedes-Benz fell on Thursday after the famous marque posted a sharp fall in annual earnings and warned of a tougher 2026 amid growing competition a from China and headwinds from US tariffs.
Read moreRelx sees strong earnings, sales growth in 2026 as profits jump 9%
12th Feb 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - UK information group Relx on Thursday said it expected strong earnings and revenue growth in 2026 after a 9% rise in underlying operating profit last year.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull GDP
12th Feb 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco FY revenues edge lower, profits surge
12th Feb 2026 07:14
(Sharecast News) - Tobacco giant British American Tobacco posted preliminary full-year results on Thursday, reporting a slight decline in reported revenue but modest growth at constant currency rates.
Read moreAdmiral to buy digital commercial fleet insurance provider Flock for £80m
12th Feb 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Admiral said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Flock, a digital commercial fleet insurance provider, for £80m.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Housing market, Tesco, Orbex
12th Feb 2026 07:08
(Sharecast News) - There are "tentative signs" that the housing market in England and Wales is recovering from a months-long slowdown after uncertainty around the autumn budget and economic pressures, estate agents and surveyors have reported. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said its members were feeling more optimistic about the year ahead than at any time since December 2024, as inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices became less negative in January. - Guardian
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Housing market, Tesco, Orbex
12th Feb 2026 07:08
(Sharecast News) - There are "tentative signs" that the housing market in England and Wales is recovering from a months-long slowdown after uncertainty around the autumn budget and economic pressures, estate agents and surveyors have reported. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said its members were feeling more optimistic about the year ahead than at any time since December 2024, as inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices became less negative in January. - Guardian
Read moreUnilever sees 2026 sales growth at bottom end of range
12th Feb 2026 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Consumer goods giant Unilever said 2026 sales growth was expected to be at the bottom end of its underlying range of 4 - 6% reflecting slower market conditions.
Read moreBooming data centre demand powers sales at Legrand
12th Feb 2026 07:00
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Legrand sparked on Thursday, after the French electrical group saw sales surge on the back of booming demand from the data centre sector.
Read moreBrunner Investment Trust lags benchmark after challenging 2025
12th Feb 2026 07:00
(Sharecast News) - Brunner Investment Trust reiterated its confidence in its long-term strategy on Thursday after full-year results showed the trust underperformed benchmarks following a volatile period for investors in 2025.
Read moreUS close: Stocks slip as jobs data dampens rate-cut hopes
11th Feb 2026 21:57
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as the initial positive reaction to January's jobs report quickly faded as investors assessed the impact of stronger-than-expected payrolls on interest-rate policy.
Read moreT-Mobile reports strong customer adds, still below Wall Street forecasts
11th Feb 2026 16:58
(Sharecast News) - T-Mobile US reported industry-leading customer additions in the fourth quarter on Wednesday, but fell slightly short of Wall Street's expectations for phone subscriber growth, as aggressive holiday promotions intensified competition across the US wireless market.
Read moreShopify shares drop on Q4 earnings miss
11th Feb 2026 16:25
(Sharecast News) - Shopify lost over a tenth of its market value on Wednesday despite the Canadian online retail platform operator reporting strong fourth-quarter revenues and announcing a $2bn share buyback, as earnings missed forecasts.
Read moreUS open: Stocks lower as investors thumb over January's NFP figures
11th Feb 2026 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Wednesday as investors digested the Bureau of Labor Statistics' all-important January non-farm jobs report.
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