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Hunting trims FY EBITDA guidance as H1 revenues fall
Fri 21 August 2026 08:40
(Sharecast News) - Precision engineering group Hunting reported lower first‑half revenues and earnings and trimmed its full‑year underlying earnings guidance, with softer trading in several product groups outweighing stronger performances in Perforati
Spire Healthcare extends PUSU deadline for Toscafund bid
Fri 21 August 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare said Toscafund has been granted more time to finalise a possible 250p‑a‑share cash offer, after the fund completed due diligence and continued to work towards a recommended bid.
Walmart shares sink as Q2 comparable sales growth disappoints
Thu 20 August 2026 12:05
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Walmart fell sharply on Thursday despite the American retail giant raising its outlook for the current financial year, as the company reported its weakest underlying sales growth in more than six years for its second quarter.
Ashtead Technology shares tank as Middle East conflict delays projects
Thu 20 August 2026 07:46
(Sharecast News) - Subsea energy tech solutions firm Ashtead Technology saw its shares plunge on Thursday after saying the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to delay projects, now expected to have a material effect on full-year results.