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BlackRock posts jump in third-quarter profit

Wed 14 October 2026 13:10

(Sharecast News) - BlackRock reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday as assets under management grew.

Great Portland Estates secures £19m of lettings

Wed 14 October 2026 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Property development and investment firm Great Portland Estates said on Wednesday that it had secured £19m of lettings in the first half, with deals struck 4.1% ahead of enterprise rental value.

Activist investor Ancora urges Big Yellow to explore a sale

Wed 14 October 2026 09:30

(Sharecast News) - Big Yellow shares rallied on Wednesday after activist investor Ancora Holdings Group said the self-storage company should explore a sale.

Activist investor Ancora urges Big Yellow to explore a sale

Wed 14 October 2026 09:30

(Sharecast News) - Big Yellow shares rallied on Wednesday after activist investor Ancora Holdings Group said the self-storage company should explore a sale.

Ashmore lifts AuM to $54.5bn as Q1 inflows hit $1.1bn

Wed 14 October 2026 08:59

(Sharecast News) - Investment manager Ashmore said on Wednesday that assets under management edged $500m higher to $54.5bn in the first quarter, with $1.1bn of net inflows more than offsetting $600m of negative investment performance.

Chemring signs strategic partnering agreement with 'major' US prime contractor

Wed 14 October 2026 08:54

(Sharecast News) - Chemring said on Wednesday that its Roke subsidiary has signed a multi-year strategic partnering agreement with a major US prime contractor worth at least $170m over the first five years.

Softcat hails another year of 'exceptional' growth

Wed 14 October 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - Softcat hailed another year of "exceptional" growth on Wednesday as it posted a rise in profit and gross invoiced income, driven by a "very strong", broad-based performance.

Discoverie lifts FY guidance after strong H1 performance

Wed 14 October 2026 07:25

(Sharecast News) - Electronic components manufacturer DiscoverIE said on Wednesday that first‑half trading remained strong, prompting an earnings upgrade, with organic sales up 8% and orders surging 22%.

Rio Tinto beats iron ore sales forecasts, on track for $5bn capital release

Wed 14 October 2026 07:25

(Sharecast News) - Rio Tinto said it remains on track to unlock around $5bn of capital by the end of 2026 after strong operational performance helped third-quarter iron ore sales from its Pilbara operations beat market expectations.

Wednesday preview: More US bank earnings due

Tue 13 October 2026 15:34

(Sharecast News) - Wednesday will bring more US bank earnings, with quarterly results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley due, while BlackRock is also slated to report.