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JTC trading in line with expectations
30th Jul 2026 12:41
(Sharecast News) - JTC said on Thursday first-half trading was in line with management expectations as the professional services group continued preparations for its £2.7bn takeover by Permira and transitioned to its new Genesis-era business plan.
Read moreFoxtons profits slump as weak London sales market weighs
30th Jul 2026 12:34
(Sharecast News) - Property platform Foxtons reported a sharp fall in first-half profits on Thursday as weak activity in the London property market and disruption following the Renters' Rights Act offset resilient recurring revenues.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures edge higher as markets digest FOMC decision, tech results
30th Jul 2026 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the open on Thursday following heavy losses in the previous session, as market participants absorbed a fresh wave of Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates on hold, and renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreEurozone growth rebounds in Q2 as unemployment holds steady
30th Jul 2026 11:21
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, while the bloc's unemployment rate remained stable in June, according to figures released by Eurostat on Thursday.
Read moreHelios Towers lifts FY guidance, shares spark
30th Jul 2026 11:21
(Sharecast News) - Mobile tower company Helios Towers rallied on Thursday as it lifted its guidance for the year, citing robust customer demand, and posted a jump in first-half profit.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares rally after EZ GDP data; BoE holds rates
30th Jul 2026 11:20
(Sharecast News) - European shares gained and oil prices remained elevated on Thursday as a surprise expansion in the eurozone economy boosted sentiment after US stock markets dropped sharply overnight amid Federal Reserve policymakers calling for tighter monetary policy.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE steady after hitting fresh high, as BoE stands pat
30th Jul 2026 11:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday after the top-flight index hit a fresh high, as the Bank of England stood pat on rates, with strong performances from Rolls-Royce and heavily-weighted miners lending a hand.
Read morePets at Home backs FY guidance as Q1 revenues grow
30th Jul 2026 10:46
(Sharecast News) - Pets at Home backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it posted a rise in first-quarter revenue, with growth across both businesses.
Read moreChemring CEO to retire, Babcock's Newman named successor
30th Jul 2026 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Specialist manufacturing and technology firm Chemring said on Thursday that chief executive Michael Ord has decided to retire, with Tom Newman set to succeed him following a board‑led search process.
Read moreAir France-KLM posts better-than-expected second quarter
30th Jul 2026 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Air France-KLM reported a better-than-expected second-quarter operating profit on Thursday as strong demand for premium and long-haul travel helped offset higher fuel costs, although net profit fell sharply.
Read morePrimary Health Properties earnings jump after Assura combination
30th Jul 2026 10:22
(Sharecast News) - Primary Health Properties reported a 109% rise in first-half adjusted earnings to £98m following its combination with Assura on Thursday, with adjusted earnings per share up 9% to 3.8p.
Read moreGreencoat UK Wind reiterates dividend target amid stronger generation
30th Jul 2026 10:17
(Sharecast News) - Greencoat UK Wind reported first-half net cash generation of £222m on Thursday, up from £163m a year earlier, as stronger wind generation and realised power prices lifted performance.
Read moreAdidas shares plunge as unchanged profit outlook overshadows sales upgrade
30th Jul 2026 10:16
(Sharecast News) - Adidas shares plunged on Thursday after the sportswear group kept its full-year profit guidance unchanged despite raising its sales forecast, with investors appearing disappointed that stronger revenues would not translate into a bigger earnings upgrade.
Read moreRevenue, profit rises in first half at Elementis
30th Jul 2026 10:14
(Sharecast News) - Elementis reported first-half revenue of $318.2m on Thursday, up 9.4% on a reported basis and 4.7% organically at constant currencies, while adjusted operating profit rose 16.4% to $73.2m.
Read moreUS initial jobless claims rebound from 57-year low
30th Jul 2026 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 25 July, according to the Labor Department, with initial claims rising by 9,000 to 197,000 from the prior week's 57-year low.
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