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Intertek in 'advanced discussions' with EQT about £60 per share takeover

Thu 18 June 2026 09:40

(Sharecast News) - Intertek confirmed on Thursday that it is in advanced discussions with Swedish private equity firm EQT about a potential £60 per share takeover.

Whitbread backs FY outlook, UK forward bookings ahead of last year

Thu 18 June 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - Premier Inn owner Whitbread backed its full-year outlook on Thursday as it said forward bookings in the UK remain ahead of last year, supported by peak leisure bookings.

Tesco holds guidance despite slower sales growth in Q1

Thu 18 June 2026 07:15

(Sharecast News) - Tesco held annual guidance despite a slowing of like-for-like sales in the first quarter as customers shunned higher prices and cheaper competitors fought for market share.

Allbirds rebrands as Smartbird, appoints new CEO

Wed 17 June 2026 16:36

(Sharecast News) - Allbirds shares surged on Wednesday after the former trainer maker changed its name to Smartbird and announced the appointment of a new chief executive following its decision earlier this year to shift to AI compute infrastructure.

HSBC announces multi-year AI partnership with Google Cloud

Wed 17 June 2026 13:59

(Sharecast News) - HSBC announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud on Wednesday to build and deploy artificial intelligence capabilities across the bank's operations.

Straumann boosts outlook, shares shine

Wed 17 June 2026 11:47

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Straumann Group surged on Wednesday, after the dental implants manufacturer boosted full-year guidance.

Smiths News secures 'transformational' contract with News UK

Wed 17 June 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - News wholesaler Smiths News said on Wednesday that it has secured a "transformational" long-term contract with News UK, publisher of 'The Sun', 'The Times' and 'The Sunday Times'.

JLR sets sights on strong US growth, greater customer choice

Wed 17 June 2026 10:40

(Sharecast News) - Coventry-based auto giant JLR on Wednesday said it is refocusing its strategic ambitions on the North American market as it laid out plans to achieve double-digit revenue growth over the medium term.

Thursday preview: BoE announcement due; Tesco, Whitbread updates eyed

Wed 17 June 2026 09:38

(Sharecast News) - Thursday will bring the release of full-year results from FirstGroup and XPS Pensions, first-quarter trading updates from Tesco and Whitbread and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.

Saba steps up Workspace campaign with shareholder letter

Wed 17 June 2026 09:10

(Sharecast News) - Saba Capital stepped up its campaign at Workspace Group on Wednesday, urging shareholders to back its six board nominees and arguing that a more aggressive programme of property disposals and share buybacks would unlock greater value th