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London open: Stocks gain amid corporate deluge as miners rally
Thu 29 January 2026 08:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, underpinned by a strong showing in the mining sector, as investors mulled the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, a slew of US tech earnings and a raft of UK corporate releases.
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Europe open: Gold, silver, oil in focus as political tensions drive sentiment
Thu 29 January 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate results, another surge in gold and silver prices due to a weak dollar, the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates on hold and increased tensions between Washingto
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London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Fed, ahead of earnings
Thu 29 January 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement and a slew of US tech earnings, and braced for a raft of UK corporate releases.
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US close: Stocks little changed as FOMC holds rates steady
Wed 28 January 2026 22:24
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were little changed at the close of trading on Wednesday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged.
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Europe close: Stocks in the red as euro gains on dollar
Wed 28 January 2026 15:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday as investors digested another heavy slate of corporate earnings and trading updates, while currency markets were rattled by renewed weakness in the US dollar following comments from president Do
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Thursday newspaper round-up: The Original Factory Shop, water bills, CityFibre
Thu 29 January 2026 07:14
(Sharecast News) - The Original Factory Shop homeware chain has called in administrators, putting 1,200 jobs at risk, putting the decision partly down to higher costs from government policies. Administrators from Interpath have been appointed at the 137-s
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Wednesday newspaper round-up: Royal Mail, Meta, Quiz, Darktrace
Wed 28 January 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Royal Mail has been criticised for offering an "unacceptable" performance over the crucial Christmas period after it failed to deliver letters and cards on time to about 16 million people, Citizens Advice found. The consumer watchdog, w
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Henry Boot warns on 2026 profits, cites subdued transaction activity
Thu 29 January 2026 10:06
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Henry Boot fell sharply on Thursday after the property development firm said full-year profit was set to be "significantly below" market expectations, citing ongoing subdued transaction activity and wider macroeconomic uncerta
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Smiths News continues to trade as expected
Thu 29 January 2026 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Smiths News said in an update on Thursday that trading for the current financial year remained in line with market expectations, as the group reiterated its focus on shareholder returns and the development of additional revenue streams
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St James's Place reports strong increase in new business, AuM
Thu 29 January 2026 09:47
(Sharecast News) - St James's Place reported a strong increase in new business and assets under management for 2025 on Thursday, supported by higher inflows, solid client retention and favourable investment returns.
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Saga lifts FY profit outlook amid strong travel performance, shares jump
Thu 29 January 2026 09:19
(Sharecast News) - Saga shares sparked on Thursday as the specialist in products for the over-50s said full-year profit was set to be ahead of guidance following a strong performance in the travel division.
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First-half revenues spark at Rank Group
Thu 29 January 2026 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Rank Group posted a jump in half-year earnings on Thursday, sending shares in the gaming and gambling specialist higher, despite slightly softer trading in the second quarter.
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Director dealings: Bango CFO makes share purchase
Wed 28 January 2026 13:54
(Sharecast News) - Bango revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Matt Wilson had acquired 12,755 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed digital vending machine operator.
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Director dealings: Insig AI CEO snaps up shares
Tue 27 January 2026 14:23
(Sharecast News) - InsigAI revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Richard Bernstein had acquired 134,120 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed data science and machine learning solutions company.
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ITM Power reports higher revenue, narrower first-half losses
Thu 29 January 2026 09:57
(Sharecast News) - ITM Power reported higher first-half revenue and narrower losses on Thursday, as the electrolyser maker said contract activity and product launches continued to build momentum, while it maintained a strong cash position and reiterated f
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Naked Wines gains as peak‑season performance meets expectations
Thu 29 January 2026 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Direct-to-consumer wine retailer Naked Wines said on Thursday that it had delivered a solid peak‑season performance across all markets, with trading remaining in line with full‑year guidance and trends flagged in December.
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Franchise Brands to end year as expected, plans share buyback
Wed 28 January 2026 14:26
(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands said in an update on Wednesday that adjusted EBITDA for the year ended 31 December was expected to be in line with market expectations, as the group reported record system sales and announced plans to launch a share buy
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Cerillion taps Greg Price as new CFO as Andrew Dickson steps down
Wed 28 January 2026 14:19
(Sharecast News) - Cerillion said on Wednesday that its chief financial officer Andrew Dickson would step down from the board on 1 March, as part of a planned transition that would see Greg Price appointed as his successor later in the year.
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CVS Group upbeat on potential overhaul of Veterinary Surgeons Act
Wed 28 January 2026 14:16
(Sharecast News) - CVS Group said on Wednesday that it welcomed the government's decision to launch a consultation on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, describing the move as a long-awaited step that could strengthen regulation and consumer con
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