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Competition watchdog mulls tightening oversight of Microsoft
16 Oct, 2026 10:57
(Sharecast News) - The UK's competition watchdog is considering ramping up regulatory oversight of tech giant Microsoft, it confirmed on Friday.Nordex boosts guidance, shares charge ahead
16 Oct, 2026 09:12
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Nordex Group soared on Friday, after the European wind turbine manufacturer boosted annual guidance on the back of forecast-beating quarterly numbers.Wise lifts full-year revenue outlook
16 Oct, 2026 07:59
(Sharecast News) - Wise lifted its full-year outlook for revenue growth on Friday as it posted a jump in second-quarter revenue.Schneider Electric raises outlook as data centre boom drives record sales
16 Oct, 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Schneider Electric jumped on Friday after the French electrical equipment group upgraded its full-year forecasts following record third-quarter sales, driven by surging demand from data centres.Ithaca Energy chief to step down
16 Oct, 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - The chief executive of Ithaca Energy is to step down after two years in the role, it was announced on Friday.Chancellor mulls hiking taxes on banks - report
16 Oct, 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - Bank stocks came under pressure on Friday, after it was reported that chancellor John Healey was considering hitting the sector with a fresh wave of taxes.Man Group assets under management hit $270.9bn
16 Oct, 2026 07:32
(Sharecast News) - Investment manager Man Group reported a solid rise in assets under management in the third quarter, increasing to $270.9bn as at 30 September from $253.6bn three months earlier, marking continued momentum across both alternatives and loIofina cuts production outlook after weaker third quarter
16 Oct, 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Iodine producer Iofina has lowered its production forecast for the second half of 2026 after reporting weaker-than-expected output in the third quarter, due to reduced water supplies, maintenance work and delays at two of its plants.IP Group invests £4m in portfolio company Microbiotica financing round
16 Oct, 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Science and technology investor IP Group said portfolio company Microbiotica has closed a £36m financing in which it invested £4m.Culture Secretary 'minded to intervene' in Sky-ITV deal
15 Oct, 2026 13:51
(Sharecast News) - Culture secretary Lisa Nandy on Thursday revealed that she is "minded to intervene" in Sky's proposed takeover of ITV's media and entertainment activities, suggesting possible legislation of the streaming industry may be needed.
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