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L&G posts jump in H1 profit, hails strong asset management performance
Wed 05 August 2026 07:52
(Sharecast News) - Legal & General reported a jump in first-half core operating profit on Wednesday as it highlighted a strong performance in asset management and said full-year earnings per share growth would be above guidance.
Beazley's first-half profits sink amid 'rapidly softening' market
Wed 05 August 2026 07:16
(Sharecast News) - First-half profits at Beazley more than halved as a result of "rapidly softening conditions" in the specialty insurance market, with the combined ratio climbing significantly compared with last year.
Next shares surge after profit guidance lifted again on soaring summer sales
Wed 05 August 2026 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Next surged on Wednesday as the UK retailer lifted profit guidance again after second quarter full-price sales smashed estimates due to the hotter summer and the release of pent‑up demand in the Middle East and Northern Euro
Glencore H1 earnings surge on stronger commodity markets
Wed 05 August 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Mining giant Glencore reported a markedly stronger first‑half performance on Wednesday, with higher commodity prices and disrupted energy markets driving a sharp uplift across both earnings and cash flow.
Convatec backs full-year outlook, points to stronger H2
Tue 04 August 2026 13:07
(Sharecast News) - Convatec reiterated its full-year guidance on Tuesday after delivering first-half results in line with expectations, with the medical products group forecasting stronger revenue and margins in the second half.