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  • Nine water firms banned from using customer bills to fund bonuses

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Nine water companies have been banned from using customer money to fund "undeserved" bonuses for bosses, the regulator announced on Thursday.

  • DOJ proposes forcing Google to sell Chrome browser

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - The US Department of Justice has called for Google parent company Alphabet to dispose of its Chrome browser arm in an effort to stop the group from maintaining its online search monopoly.

  • Cohort announces its largest acquisition ever

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Cohort announced the acquisition of EM Solutions for AUD 144m (£75m) on Thursday, in a deal expected to close by the end of the year.

  • CMC Markets interim revenues up 50pc

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Financial services firm CMC Markets said on Thursday that net revenues had surged in the six months ended 30 September, helping the group swing from its interim pre-tax loss a year earlier.

  • Watchdog mulls giving car finance firms until late 2025 to handle complaints

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - The financial watchdog is considering giving firms up until the end of 2025 to handle car finance complaints, it confirmed on Thursday.

  • Restore confident in earnings forecast amid market challenges

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Information management and lifecycle specialist Restore reported steady progress for the 10 months ended 31 October on Thursday, despite market challenges linked to public sector uncertainty and the Autumn Budget.

  • XPS Pensions confident after first-half growth

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - XPS Pensions Group reported a robust first-half performance on Thursday, with group revenue rising 23% year-on-year to £113.4m.

  • Intercede enters partnership with Dutch firm Infinigate NL

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Cybersecurity software company Intercede Group announced a strategic partnership with Infinigate NL, a distributor of technology products, on Thursday.

  • PayPoint shares slide despite first-half growth

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Shares in PayPoint were sliding on Thursday morning, even after it reported a 20.6% improvement in first-half underlying EBITDA to £37.5m on the back of continued operational momentum across its divisions.

  • Breedon Group upbeat on resilient trading performance

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Breedon Group reported a resilient trading performance for the 10 months ended 31 October on Thursday, driven by robust pricing and operational excellence, despite a challenging construction market in Great Britain.

  • Eagle Eye reports strong start to new financial year

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Eagle Eye Solutions Group reported a strong start to the 2025 financial year on Thursday, driven by new contract wins, expanded client engagements, and a growing global demand for personalised loyalty solutions.

  • Speedy Hire swings to interim loss

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Tools and equipment hire firm Speedy Hire said on Thursday that it swung to an interim pre-tax loss amid higher costs.

  • Investec profits rise through improved cost efficiency

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Investec reported a 7.6% rise in adjusted operating profit to £474.7m for the six months ended 30 September on Thursday, driven by revenue growth of 5.6% to £1.1bn and improved cost efficiency.

  • Jet2 delivers 'record performance' in H1, raises FY guidance

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Airline company Jet2 said on Thursday that it had delivered "another record performance" in the six months ended 30 September, leading the group to upgrade its full-year outlook.

  • Grainger ups earnings guidance after solid rental growth

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Residential landlord and build-to-rent (BTR) group Grainger has raised its dividend by 14% on the back of a double-digit increase in rental income and profits, as the company lifted its near-term earnings forecasts.

  • PZ Cussons sees H1 sales growth of 5% as trading in line

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Personal healthcare product maker PZ Cussons on Thursday said it expected first-half like-for-like revenue growth of 5%, with trading in line with expectations since its annual results in September.

  • Close Brothers reports stable Q1 amid motor finance uncertainty

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Close Brothers reported a stable first-quarter performance in an update on Thursday, supported by growth in its banking division and disciplined cost management, despite headwinds from legal challenges in its motor finance business.

  • Mitie hails record contract wins as H1 profits rise

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Mitie reported a jump in first-half profits and revenue on Thursday as it hailed record contract wins and renewals.

  • Halma ups dividend as first-half revenues top £1bn

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Safety equipment and hazard detection products group Halma has raised its interim dividend by 7% after a record first-half performance which saw sales top the £1bn mark, as it retained its guidance for the full year.

  • Liontrust to cut jobs as profits fall

    Thursday 21 Nov 2024

    (Sharecast News) - Liontrust Asset Management said on Thursday that it was planning to cut around 25 jobs in a bid to save costs, as it reported a drop in first-half profits but struck an upbeat note on the outlook.

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