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Oakley Capital Investments acquires enterprise AI data platform Graphwise

Wed 19 August 2026 14:30

(Sharecast News) - London-listed Oakley Capital Investments announced on Wednesday that one of its funds has acquired knowledge graph and semantic data technology firm Graphwise.

Target hikes FY outlook after strong Q2 and tariff uplift

Wed 19 August 2026 13:55

(Sharecast News) - Target posted another strong set of quarterly numbers on Wednesday, with tariff refunds giving earnings an additional lift and prompting the retailer to raise its full‑year guidance as its turnaround continued to take hold.

Thursday preview: Walmart, Hays, JD Sports results due

Wed 19 August 2026 13:48

(Sharecast News) - On Thursday, UK corporate releases will include full-year results from recruiter Hays and a trading statement from sportswear retailer JD Sports.

Moderna, Merck surge on positive trial results for melanoma vaccine

Wed 19 August 2026 13:45

(Sharecast News) - Merck and Moderna surged on Wednesday after the pharmaceutical companies said a personalised mRNA melanoma vaccine they are jointly developing showed positive results in a first-ever late-stage trial.

Humanoid robot maker Unitree soars in Shanghai IPO

Wed 19 August 2026 13:24

(Sharecast News) - Unitree Robotics' stock market debut in Shanghai went off with a bang on Wednesday, with shares in the robot manufacturer soaring more than 460%, valuing the company at nearly $70bn.

Lowe's trims guidance as DIY weakness weighs on Q2 performance

Wed 19 August 2026 12:47

(Sharecast News) - Retailer Lowe's traded lower in pre‑market action on Wednesday after the firm struck a more cautious tone on its outlook, pointing to ongoing "pressure" in DIY consumer spending.

DiscoverIE expands manufacturing capacity in India

Wed 19 August 2026 11:46

(Sharecast News) - DiscoverIE Group announced a "major expansion" of its manufacturing capacity in India on Wednesday, opening a new facility in Bangalore to meet growing domestic and international demand.

Pinewood Technologies to be taken over by Ridgeview in £545m deal

Wed 19 August 2026 11:17

(Sharecast News) - Software company Pinewood Technologies said on Wednesday that it has agreed to be taken over by technology investor Ridgeview Partners in a £545m deal.

Ithaca Energy lifts 2026 dividend guidance after 'strong' H1

Wed 19 August 2026 10:19

(Sharecast News) - Ithaca Energy lifted its 2026 dividend guidance on Wednesday as it hailed record second-quarter production and a "strong" first-half performance.

Carlsberg shares fall as H1 results, FY outlook underwhelm

Wed 19 August 2026 09:51

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Carlsberg fell on Wednesday despite the Danish brewer lifting the lower end of its full-year earnings guidance, as first-half results came in shy of company-compiled consensus forecasts.