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Rolls-Royce delivers another 'strong' H1 performance, raises FY guidance
30th Jul 2026 08:11
(Sharecast News) - Aerospace firm Rolls‑Royce delivered another strong first half performance on Thursday, leading it to raise full‑year guidance, with the group saying its transformation programme continued to drive a sharp improvement in both its operational and financial performance.
Read moreMondi shares surge on better-than-expected results
30th Jul 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Mondi shares surged around 10% on Thursday after the packaging group posted a better‑than‑expected first‑half performance and signalled improving trading conditions heading into the second half.
Read moreSegro profits rise as investors await firm Prologis offer
30th Jul 2026 07:58
(Sharecast News) - Takeover target Segro on Thursday reported a solid first-half performance, with underlying rent growth driving a 6% increase in adjusted profits, supported by "positive momentum" in occupier markets.
Read moreEurope open: Shares flat as Fed row on rates, oil surge hit sentiment
30th Jul 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed and oil on the march again at the open on Thursday after US stock markets dropped sharply overnight on the back of the Federal Reserve meeting, which revealed a growing chorus of policymakers calling for tighter monetary policy.
Read moreBAE Systems upgrades full-year guidance as H1 profit rises
30th Jul 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems upgraded its full-year guidance on Thursday as it reported a jump in first-half profit as governments ramped up defence investments.
Read moreAnglo American narrows losses as restructure continues
30th Jul 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American on Thursday reported narrower losses as it continued with its restructure and planned merger with Teck Resources.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to slide after Wall Street losses; BoE eyed
30th Jul 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Thursday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled results from Meta and Microsoft and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Carmakers, worklessness, Macfarlanes
30th Jul 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Carmakers are delaying final decisions to invest in UK factories until electric car sales rules are relaxed, according to the head of the British car industry's lobby group. The chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Mike Hawes, said those with existing UK operations were considering building new models, but had held back so far. - Guardian
Read moreLondon close: FTSE dips after hitting fresh high; hawkish BoE hold in focus
30th Jul 2026 07:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a smidgen lower on Thursday after hitting a fresh intraday high, as investors digested a hawkish hold from the Bank of England amid a solid performance from miners and guidance upgrades from Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems.
Read moreShell tops forecasts as higher prices drive strong Q2 profit growth
30th Jul 2026 07:14
(Sharecast News) - Energy major Shell has launched a $3bn share buyback after more than doubling profits in the second quarter as oil prices soared and upstream production hit record levels in Brazil.
Read moreBank of England holds rates, but three policymakers vote for hike
30th Jul 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, although three policymakers voted for tighter monetary policy amid concerns over energy prices and persistent inflationary pressures.
Read moreLords Group Trading shares drop as gloomy outlook
30th Jul 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Lords Group Trading tanked on Thursday after the building materials and DIY products distributor lowered its full-year forecast after a tough first half, saying it sees no signs of any substantial market recovery in the near term.
Read moreGreat Portland Estates fully lets office space at Carrington House
30th Jul 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Property development and investment firm Great Portland Estates said on Thursday that it had fully let office space at its Carrington House site in West London at record rents.
Read moreLloyds Bank half-year profits jump 23%
30th Jul 2026 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Lloyds Bank held annual guidance after a 23% jump in half-year profits driven by higher net interest income and announced a £1bn share buyback.
Read moreUS close: Stocks tank on rate hike speculation, Nasdaq hits three-month low
30th Jul 2026 00:00
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets dropped sharply on Wednesday as selling pressure intensified following the Federal Reserve meeting, which revealed a growing chorus of policymakers calling for tighter monetary policy.
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