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Danone sales growth beats forecasts despite China slowdown
Wed 29 July 2026 15:10
(Sharecast News) - Danone reported second-quarter like-for-like sales growth of 4.2% on Wednesday, ahead of expectations for 3.7%, as stronger pricing and a recovery in specialised nutrition offset a sharp slowdown in China.
CMA to investigate Microsoft over marketing of subscription plans
Wed 29 July 2026 14:48
(Sharecast News) - The Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into Microsoft on concerns it may have misled customers about the cost of Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
VF Corp shares plunge despite revenue beat, guidance upgrade
Wed 29 July 2026 14:45
(Sharecast News) - Shares in VF Corp dropped sharply in New York on Wednesday despite the outdoor and activewear brand owner lifting full-year guidance after a strong first quarter, with investors reacting to a weak trading performance at Vans and the exi
Thursday preview: BoE policy announcement, Lloyds results in focus
Wed 29 July 2026 12:24
(Sharecast News) - On Thursday, investors will eye the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, as well as half-year results from Lloyds Banking Group, Mondi, Rentokil, LSEG, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Drax, and second-quarter numbers from S
P&G warns on slower FY27 growth as margins fall, Q4 sales miss
Wed 29 July 2026 12:16
(Sharecast News) - Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble warned of slower growth in the year ahead, as uneven demand across several categories and a tough consumer backdrop weighed on its latest quarterly performance.