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Ethernity reports positive discussions with potential customers

Thu 28 March 2024 13:27

(Sharecast News) - Networking processing semiconductor technology specialist Ethernity Networks said in an update on Thursday that, throughout the year to date, it had engaged positively with several potential new customers, including two OEM vendors.

Walgreens Boots Alliance grows Q2 sales but cuts profit target

Thu 28 March 2024 11:20

(Sharecast News) - Shares in American retail pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance rose on Thursday despite the company cutting its annual targets due to challenging conditions in the US, as sales in its second quarter came in ahead of expectations.

Home Depot to buy SRS Distribution in $18.25bn deal

Thu 28 March 2024 10:57

(Sharecast News) - Home Depot said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy SRS Distribution, a residential specialty trade distribution company, for around $18.25bn.

International Public Partnerships manages 5pc dividend growth

Thu 28 March 2024 09:02

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure investment company International Public Partnerships reported full-year dividend growth of 5% in its full-year results on Thursday, to 8.13p per share, in line with the increased dividend target it had set earlier.

3i Infrastructure expects to hit targets with annual results

Thu 28 March 2024 08:42

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure investment group 3i Infrastructure said trading towards the end of its financial year has been in line with expectations with its portfolio performing well and delivering strong earnings growth.

AO World sees FY profit 'at least' at top end of guidance

Thu 28 March 2024 07:56

(Sharecast News) - Electrical retailer AO World said on Thursday that FY24 adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be "at least" at the top end of the guided range of £28m to £33m.

888 reaches deal to sell US B2C operations for undisclosed amount

Thu 28 March 2024 07:42

(Sharecast News) - Gambling group 888 has announced that it is selling its B2C operations in the US to online sports betting and interactive gaming company Hard Rock Digital after a strategic review of the business.

Capricorn Energy announces $50m special divi alongside results

Thu 28 March 2024 07:27

(Sharecast News) - Capricorn Energy announced plans for a proposed $50m special dividend alongside its full-year results on Thursday.

Keysight outbids Viavi in £1.2bn takeover of Spirent Communications

Thu 28 March 2024 07:09

(Sharecast News) - Keysight Technologies has reached a deal to buy Spirent Communications for £1.16bn, outbidding US peer Viavi Solutions which had already agreed to take over the UK telecoms group earlier this month.

JD Sports shares up despite 'challenging' market, January sales slip

Thu 28 March 2024 07:05

(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion shares jumped on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief that a trading update essentially reaffirmed guidance after a profits warning in January, despite continuing "challenging" trading and flat like-for-like