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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

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.

Michael Page H1 profits underpinned by growth in the Americas, Asia Pacific

Thu 06 August 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - Recruiter Michael Page reaffirmed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it posted a rise in first-half pre-tax profit amid continued growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Hikma trades higher as strong branded growth drives solid H1 performance

Thu 06 August 2026 09:50

(Sharecast News) - Drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals turned in a solid first half on Thursday, with group revenues rising 4% to $1.73bn, driven by a strong performance in its branded unit and stable contributions from both injectables and Hikma Rx.

Peel Group makes £583m bid for Harworth, shares surge

Thu 06 August 2026 09:26

(Sharecast News) - Harworth surged on Thursday after Peel Group made a £582.9m takeover offer for the land and property firm.

WPP jumps over 24pc as profit growth defies revenue slide

Thu 06 August 2026 08:50

(Sharecast News) - Shares in advertising giant WPP were sharply higher in early trade after revealing it had delivered higher first‑half operating profits despite a drop in revenues, with margins improving as cost savings and lower severance helped offs