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US pre-open: Futures higher as investors await June PCE reading
31st Jul 2025 10:37
(Sharecast News) - Futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants continued to digest the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision and solid quarterly earnings reports from tech giants Meta Platforms and Microsoft.
Read moreLion Finance looking into potential bid for HSBC Malta
31st Jul 2025 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Lion Finance Group confirmed on Thursday that it is participating in the sale process for HSBC's operations in Malta, following recent media speculation about a potential bid.
Read moreVirgin Wines profits beat expectations
31st Jul 2025 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Virgin Wines reported a drop in full-year pre-tax profit on Thursday but results were ahead of expectations, sending shares in the online wine retailer surging.
Read moreAsia report: Most markets fall as BoJ holds interest rates
31st Jul 2025 10:26
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Thursday as investors reacted to the Bank of Japan's decision to hold its short-term interest rate steady at 0.5% for a fourth consecutive meeting.
Read moreHelios Towers delivers solid first-half performance
31st Jul 2025 10:26
(Sharecast News) - Helios Towers delivered a solid first-half performance on Thursday, reporting growth in revenue, profit and free cash flow, and reaffirming its full-year guidance as its '2.2x by 2026' strategy neared completion.
Read moreElementis gains as investors cheer H1 operating profit growth
31st Jul 2025 10:17
(Sharecast News) - Speciality chemicals firm Elementis traded higher early on Thursday as it unveiled a new strategic framework aimed at accelerating growth and returns following a "strong financial performance" in H1.
Read moreLSEG reports first-half growth, shares slide
31st Jul 2025 10:05
(Sharecast News) - London Stock Exchange Group shares were in the red on Thursday morning, even after it reported a robust set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June, with strong growth across all business divisions and a significant increase in profitability.
Read moreSt James's Place rallies on robust H1 performance, redress provision release
31st Jul 2025 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Wealth manager St James's Place traded higher on Thursday after the group published its interim report card, highlighting operational momentum and strategic progress across key initiatives.
Read moreRAC owners planning sale or stock market listing - report
31st Jul 2025 09:59
(Sharecast News) - The owners of the RAC roadside recovery service are reportedly preparing to offload the company in a deal which could value it at up to £5bn.
Read moreBank of Japan holds rates, but raises inflation forecasts
31st Jul 2025 09:50
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 0.5% on Thursday, while raising its inflation forecasts more than expected, in a sign it could be edging closer to another rate hike.
Read moreNext raises FY guidance after strong Q2 sales performance
31st Jul 2025 09:30
(Sharecast News) - Retailer Next said on Thursday that Q2 sales had come in better than expected, leading the group to raise its FY profit forecasts.
Read moreJTC shares surge on bullish update, bolt-on acquisition
31st Jul 2025 09:23
(Sharecast News) - JTC shares jumped 13% on Thursday after the professional services business reported a record first half for new business wins and announced the acquisition of trust and estate planning services firm Kleinwort Hambros Trust (KHT).
Read moreHaleon raises FY operating profit outlook, pares back organic revenue guidance
31st Jul 2025 09:17
(Sharecast News) - Consumer healthcare company Haleon hiked its interim dividend and raised its FY profit outlook on Wednesday after posting increased adjusted operating profits for H1, driven by productivity gains and margin expansion, but pared back its organic revenue growth forecast.
Read moreSurging gold prices help Endeavour profits shine
31st Jul 2025 09:04
(Sharecast News) - Africa-focused Endeavour Mining reported a strong jump in first-half core earnings and record dividends, driven by surging gold prices.
Read moreSpire Healthcare H1 revenues grow on strong NHS demand
31st Jul 2025 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Healthcare group Spire Healthcare said on Wednesday that H1 revenues had grown amid strong NHS demand and strategic pricing across its hospital network.
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