WPP to cut up to 1,000 more jobs - report
1st Sep 2026 15:33
(Sharecast News) - WPP slumped on Tuesday following a report the advertising agency is cutting up to 1,000 more jobs by the end of the year as it accelerates a restructuring programme under new boss Cindy Rose that will also offload non-core businesses and surplus properties.
Read moreWPP jumps over 24pc as profit growth defies revenue slide
6th Aug 2026 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Shares in advertising giant WPP were sharply higher in early trade after revealing it had delivered higher first‑half operating profits despite a drop in revenues, with margins improving as cost savings and lower severance helped offset weaker client spend.
Read moreBerenberg starts coverage of WPP, Publicis and Havas at 'buy'
9th Jun 2026 10:13
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg initiated coverage of advertising companies WPP, Publicis and Havas on Tuesday with 'buy' ratings.
Read moreGoldman Sachs starts WPP at 'sell'; Publicis, Omnicom initiated at 'buy'
3rd Jun 2026 13:19
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of WPP, Publicis and Omnicom on Wednesday as it took a look at the European media sector.
Read moreWPP appoints Estee Lauder's Choueiri as chief transformation officer
10th Apr 2026 13:44
(Sharecast News) - WPP said on Friday that it has appointed Anne-Isabelle Choueiri to newly-created role of chief transformation officer.
Read moreDirector dealings: WPP CEO and chairman snap up shares
26th Feb 2026 13:54
(Sharecast News) - WPP revealed on Thursday that chairman Philip Jansen and chief executive Cindy Rose had both acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed communications firm.
Read moreWPP outlines restructure, looking to save £500m in annual costs by 2028
26th Feb 2026 07:46
(Sharecast News) - WPP said on Thursday that it was planning to save £500m in annual costs by 2028 as it looks to restore growth.
Read moreBroker tips: Pearson, WPP, Auto Trader, Travis Perkins
12th Jan 2026 13:52
(Sharecast News) - Citi initiated coverage on a host of UK and European media stocks on Monday as it noted it was the worst performing sub-sector in the Stoxx 600 in 2025, underperforming by around 30%.
Read moreCiti starts Pearson at 'buy' as it takes a look at media stocks
12th Jan 2026 09:40
(Sharecast News) - Citi initiated coverage on a host of UK and European media stocks on Monday as it noted it was the worst performing sub-sector in the Stoxx 600 in 2025, underperforming by around 30%.
Read moreWPP wins major government contract, shares spark
9th Dec 2025 10:33
(Sharecast News) - Shares in WPP rallied on Tuesday, after the advertising giant reportedly secured a major government contract worth around £2bn.
Read moreHavas CEO denies WPP takeover talks
18th Nov 2025 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Yannick Bollore, the chief executive of French advertising and PR firm Havas has poured cold water on speculation the company is in talks to buy UK rival WPP.
Read moreWPP attracts takeover interest from Havas, Apollo and KKR - report
17th Nov 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - Advertising giant WPP has reportedly attracted takeover interest from France's Havas and private equity firms Apollo and KKR ahead of its demotion from the FTSE 100.
Read moreWPP jumps on Betaville takeover speculation
11th Nov 2025 14:47
(Sharecast News) - Shares in WPP surged on Tuesday after markets blog Betaville suggested the advertising firm was the subject of a renewed round of takeover rumours.
Read moreWPP warns on profits, launches strategic review
30th Oct 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - WPP tumbled on Thursday as it warned on profits again due to a slump in revenue and said it had launched a strategic review, with new boss Cindy Rose describing the advertising firm's performance as "unacceptable".
Read moreLondon close: Stocks maintain gains after weak US payrolls
4th Sep 2025 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday as investors weighed weaker US labour market data against sector-specific losses in airlines.
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