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Costain trading in line with expectations
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Construction group Costain said on Thursday that trading from 1 January to date has been in line with board expectations, with further contract wins in growth markets. Read More
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Grafton gets regulatory green light to buy HSS Hire Ireland
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Grafton Group's €32m acquisition of HSS Hire Group's Irish business has received regulatory approval, it was confirmed on Thursday. Read More
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Auction Technology Group shares drop on uncertain outlook
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Auction Technology Group dropped on Thursday after the marketplace operator maintained its full-year outlook but sounded a note of caution regarding macroeconomic volatili... Read More
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ITV upbeat after first quarter meets expectations
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - British broadcaster ITV reaffirmed its full-out outlook on Thursday, despite a dip in revenues, after first-quarter trading met expectations. Read More
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United Utilities profits jump as revenue rises, costs narrow
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - North West England-focussed water company United Utilities reported a 109% increase in pre-tax profit to £355m for the year ended 31 March on Thursday, driven by higher revenue, ope... Read More
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3i Group shares slide despite improved full-year return
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in 3i Group were sliding on Thursday morning, after it reported a total return of £5.05bn for the year ended 31 March on Thursday, representing a 25% return on opening shareh... Read More
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National Grid profits rise as investment ramps up
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - National Grid reported a 20% rise in both statutory and underlying pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 March on Thursday, as strong regulated performance, particularly in New York,... Read More
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Premier Foods hikes divi 62% as branded volumes drive strong FY growth
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Premier Foods rose on Thursday after the food manufacturer hiked its dividend significantly and reported strong branded volume growth and trading profits ahead of expectat... Read More
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Serco wins three UK navy contracts worth more than £1bn
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK government contractor Serco said it had won three contracts with a combined value of more than £1bn by the Ministry of Defence to provide maritime services for the Royal Navy. Read More
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Greencore secures deal on £1.2bn Bakkavor takeover, ups FY forecasts
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Convenience food maker Greencore said it had secured agreement to buy UK fresh food provider Bakkavor in a £1.2bn deal and upgraded full-year guidance after a bumper first half. Read More
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Watches of Switzerland FY revenues jump as it returns to growth in UK, US
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Watches of Switzerland reported a jump in full-year revenues on Thursday as it returned to growth in the UK and US. Read More
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Aviva's Q1 premiums up 9% as insurer gives bullish outlook
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Aviva said it was confident in achieving its group targets after a "great start" to 2025, with premiums rising by almost a tenth. Read More
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Sage ups share buyback by £200m after strong first half
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Enterprise software firm Sage has extended its share buyback plan by £200m after a strong first half, and maintained its growth guidance for the full year despite a "more volatile a... Read More
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B&M appoints Tjeerd Jegen as CEO
Thursday 15 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Discount retailer B&M on Thursday said it had appointed Tjeerd Jegen as chief executive. Read More
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Director dealings: Flutter Entertainment, Power Metal insiders disclose trades
Wednesday 14 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Two companies disclosing director dealings on Tuesday included Flutter Entertainment and Power Metal Resources. Read More
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Thursday preview: UK GDP, US retail sales take the spotlight
Wednesday 14 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Economic data from home and abroad will be the theme of the day on Thursday, with a flurry of leading indicators on tap for investors to digest. Read More
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DHL to join forces with Evri in UK
Wednesday 14 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Germany's DHL Group is to take a "significant" minority stake in British parcel delivery firm Evri, it was announced on Wednesday. Read More
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Market volatility helps TP Icap to 'best ever' quarter
Wednesday 14 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - TP Icap Group posted a surge in quarterly revenues Wednesday, as the City stalwart cashed in on recent market volatility. Read More
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Burberry shares jump on cost savings as 1,700 jobs to go
Wednesday 14 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Burberry jumped on Wednesday as the troubled luxury brand swung to a full-year loss amid a slump in revenue and warned that 1,700 jobs could be at risk as part of its ongo... Read More
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Vanquis swings back to black, shares spark
Wednesday 14 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Vanquis Banking Group jumped on Wednesday, after the lender swung back into profit. Read More
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