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Spire extends deadline for Toscafund takeover bid again

Thu 06 August 2026 16:31

(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that the deadline for Toscafund Asset Management to make a firm offer or walk away has been extended once again as the suitor finalises its financing arrangements.

Friday preview: Non-farm payrolls in the spotlight

Thu 06 August 2026 15:57

(Sharecast News) - With no FTSE 350 corporate releases due, all eyes will be on the non-farm payrolls report for July on Friday, along with average earnings and the unemployment rate.

Castlelake abandons easyJet pursuit, clears way for £5.7bn takeover by Apollo

Thu 06 August 2026 15:01

(Sharecast News) - US investment firm Castlelake said on Thursday that it was abandoning its pursuit of easyJet, clearing the path for a £5.7bn takeover by Apollo.

OSB Group cuts margin guidance, shares tank

Thu 06 August 2026 13:54

(Sharecast News) - Shares of OSB Group slid on Thursday after the lender downgraded its margin and return on tangible equity guidance for https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/gnw/osb-group--osb/osb-group-plc-interim-report-for-the-six-mont-/9707254t

Rheinmetall, Renk paint contrasting defence picture

Thu 06 August 2026 13:19

(Sharecast News) - Rheinmetall shares slumped on Thursday after the German defence group cut its 2026 sales outlook, overshadowing otherwise steady quarterly figures.

Quilter slips despite record inflows, double‑digit profit growth in H1

Thu 06 August 2026 12:56

(Sharecast News) - Investment and wealth manager Quilter delivered another strong first‑half performance on Thursday, reporting record net inflows and double‑digit profit growth across its platform, solutions and high‑net‑worth businesses, althoug

Diageo outlines plans for $1bn cost savings, shares fizz higher

Thu 06 August 2026 12:55

(Sharecast News) - Diageo shares fizzed higher on Thursday as the drinks giant outlined plans to save around $1bn over the next three years alongside its full-year results.

Metlen Energy reports record H1 performance

Thu 06 August 2026 11:46

(Sharecast News) - Metlen Energy & Metals reported a record first half on Thursday, as it highlighted a solid performance from its energy division.

Serco profits grow as defence segment shines; buyback increased

Thu 06 August 2026 11:18

(Sharecast News) - Serco lifted its share buyback programme on Thursday as it reported a jump in first-half profit and revenue, hailing a particularly strong performance from the defence arm.

Derwent London net tangible assets and returns soften in H1

Thu 06 August 2026 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Property developer Derwent London reported a drop in net tangible assets and a negative total accounting return for the first half, reflecting outward yield movements and a provision taken at Old Street Quarter, EC1.