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McDonalds shares jump as international growth offsets subdued US market

Wed 04 November 2026 16:18

(Sharecast News) - Shares in McDonald's jumped on Wednesday after the fast-food giant reported a 9% increase in third-quarter profits despite falling sales in its domestic market, where customer traffic continued to decline.

Culture secretary officially refers Sky-ITV deal to regulators

Wed 04 November 2026 15:29

(Sharecast News) - Lisa Nandy has officially issued a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) to ask Ofcom and the competition regulator to investigate the proposed Sky takeover of ITV, the culture secretary announced on Wednesday.

Smiths News shares drop as weaker profits overshadow major contract wins

Wed 04 November 2026 13:39

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Smiths News slumped on Wednesday after the newspaper and magazine distributor reported a decline in annual earnings and highlighted the short-term impact of investment on profitability, with investors seemingly shrugging off n

Kraft Heinz boosts guidance, shares spark

Wed 04 November 2026 13:38

(Sharecast News) - US food giant Kraft Heinz amended its full-year outlook on Wednesday, sending its shares higher in early trading, as turnaround plans gathered pace.

Uber sees shares motor ahead as Q3 revenues top forecasts

Wed 04 November 2026 12:26

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Uber Technologies motored ahead on Wednesday after quarterly revenues beat forecasts, even as the ride hailing giant posted a sharp slide in profits.

Novo Nordisk lifts FY guidance amid continued momentum in GLP1s

Wed 04 November 2026 09:36

(Sharecast News) - Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk lifted its full-year guidance on Wednesday as it pointed to continued momentum in GLP1s.

Trainline reaffirms outlook on 'robust' first half

Wed 04 November 2026 09:26

(Sharecast News) - Trainline posted improved interim earnings and reaffirmed guidance on Wednesday, after its international business swung into the black for the first time.

JD Wetherspoon sales grow 8.2pc in Q1 as pub chain extends industry-beating run

Wed 04 November 2026 08:59

(Sharecast News) - Pub chain JD Wetherspoon said on Wednesday that like-for-like sales rose 8.2% in the first 14 weeks of the financial year, with total sales up 9.1%, as the group continued to outperform the wider hospitality sector.

Lion Finance shares rise on Q3 profits growth, capital returns

Wed 04 November 2026 08:49

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Lion Finance Group, formerly Bank of Georgia Group, surged on Wednesday after the lender reported a 21% jump in third-quarter profits and announced an increase in its dividend alongside a further share buyback.

Lancashire gross written premiums stable in first nine months of the year

Wed 04 November 2026 08:24

(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings said on Wednesday that it was on track to deliver a high-teens return on equity in 2026 as it reported broadly stable gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year.