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Directa Plus flags revenue growth, narrower full-year loss
7th Jan 2026 14:18
(Sharecast News) - Directa Plus said on an update on Wednesday that it expected to report modest revenue growth and a significantly improved earnings performance for the year ended 31 December, supported by cost controls, operational efficiencies and progress across its graphene and environmental remediation businesses.
Read moreAptamer shares slide despite revenue improvement
7th Jan 2026 14:13
(Sharecast News) - Aptamer Group shares were falling on Wednesday, after the company reported a 27% increase in first-half revenue and outlined progress across its licensing and partnership pipeline, as investors weighed the pace of commercial conversion and near-term financial visibility.
Read moreECR Minerals set to start gold production at Raglan this month
7th Jan 2026 14:08
(Sharecast News) - ECR Minerals said on Wednesday that it expects to start gold production at its Raglan alluvial gold project in Queensland before the end of January, after securing an experienced operating team and completing site preparations.
Read moreBroker tips: Vodafone, NatWest, Lloyds, Playtech
7th Jan 2026 14:07
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Vodafone on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 119p from 82p as it highlighted the potential for free cash flow growth and a strong balance sheet.
Read moreBlackbird inks integration deal with Epidemic Sound
7th Jan 2026 14:04
(Sharecast News) - Blackbird said on Wednesday that its browser-based collaborative video editing platform Elevate.io has entered into a partnership with Epidemic Sound, under which Epidemic Sound's music catalogue will be integrated directly into the platform.
Read moreTekcapital's Innovative Eyewear reports record sales growth
7th Jan 2026 14:00
(Sharecast News) - Tekcapital portfolio company Innovative Eyewear reported record preliminary unaudited sales growth in 2025, it reported on Wednesday, as it also announced that senior management intend to buy shares in the US-listed business.
Read moreEden Research gets biopesticide label extension in France
7th Jan 2026 13:57
(Sharecast News) - Eden Research said on Wednesday that it has secured regulatory approval in France to extend the label for its Mevalone biopesticide for use on grapes to control downy and powdery mildew, opening up a significant new commercial opportunity in one of the world's largest vineyard markets.
Read moreUS private sector employment rises by 41,000 in December - ADP
7th Jan 2026 13:52
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose in December, albeit a little less than expected, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP.
Read moreUS private sector employment rises by 41,000 in December - ADP
7th Jan 2026 13:52
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose in December, albeit a little less than expected, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP.
Read moreGreatland reports uptick in quarterly gold production
7th Jan 2026 13:38
(Sharecast News) - Greatland Resources reported preliminary gold production of 86,273 ounces in the December quarter on Wednesday, alongside copper output of 3,528 tonnes.
Read moreVentyx Biosciences said to be in takeover talks with Eli Lilly, shares surge
7th Jan 2026 13:35
(Sharecast News) - Ventyx Biosciences surged in pre-market trade on Wednesday following a report that Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced talks to buy the company for more than $1bn to expand its work in immunology.
Read moreDirector dealings: Jardine Matheson director invests, Springfield CEO makes sale
7th Jan 2026 13:10
(Sharecast News) - Two of the director dealings disclosed to the London market on Wednesday involved share purchases at Jardine Matheson and a disposal at Springfield Properties.
Read moreNetcall secures £3m, multi-year deal with existing customer
7th Jan 2026 13:10
(Sharecast News) - Netcall said on Wednesday that it has secured a £3m multi-year Liberty cloud contract with an unnamed S&P 500 global financial services group, strengthening an existing relationship and increasing recurring revenues.
Read moreBarclays downgrades NatWest to 'equalweight', shares slump
7th Jan 2026 12:37
(Sharecast News) - Barclays downgraded NatWest on Wednesday to 'equalweight' from 'overweight' as it paused for breath and waited for consensus to catch up on capital.
Read moreWarner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount's 'insufficient' takeover offer
7th Jan 2026 12:33
(Sharecast News) - The board of Warner Bros Discovery on Wednesday unanimously rejected Paramount Skydance's revised takeover offer, reiterating its preference for the $72bn tie-up with Netflix announced last month.
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