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Telecom Plus backs FY guidance after 'encouraging' start to year

Mon 17 August 2026 09:06

(Sharecast News) - Telecom Plus - which trades as Utility Warehouse - said on Monday that it was confident of meeting its guidance for FY27 and of delivering on its long-term goal of £175m of adjusted pre-tax profit by FY31 following an "encouraging" s

AstraZeneca posts mixed lung‑cancer trial updates

Mon 17 August 2026 07:16

(Sharecast News) - Drugmaker AstraZeneca posted two contrasting lung‑cancer updates on Monday, discontinuing one Phase III study while reporting strong survival gains from another.

Kelso hits back as The Works rejects appointment of Graeme Coulthard

Fri 14 August 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - The Works shareholder Kelso Group hit back on Friday after the retailer urged shareholders not accept its attempt to appoint Graeme Coulthard as director at the upcoming annual meeting.

Diversified Energy confirms early talks to buy Birch Resources

Fri 14 August 2026 08:03

(Sharecast News) - Diversified Energy confirmed on Friday that it has had preliminary discussions about a possible acquisition of oil and gas company Birch Resources.

GBG shares tank 30% on revenue guidance cut

Fri 14 August 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Identity verification tech provider GBG tanked by 30% on Friday after the lowered revenue guidance as second‑quarter trading in its Americas Identity unit weakened, with higher‑than‑expected volume attrition at several k

Aviva H1 operating profits up 24pc as Direct Line boosts UK insurance

Fri 14 August 2026 07:12

(Sharecast News) - Insurance firm Aviva posted a strong set of interim results on Friday, with operating profits rising 24% to £1.33bn as the insurer continued to build momentum across its core markets and benefited from the integration of Direct Line.

Friday preview: Aviva results, eurozone GDP in focus

Thu 13 August 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Friday will see the release of first-half numbers from Aviva, while in the US, retail sales figures and the latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment index will be out.

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols

Thu 13 August 2026 13:31

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashely's Frasers Group confirmed on Thursday that it has bought department store chain Harvey Nichols from FTI Consulting after it went into administration.

Rentokil appoints International CEO as it restructures into two divisions

Thu 13 August 2026 11:04

(Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial appointed Phil Wood as chief executive of its newly-formed international division on Thursday, as it restructured into two operating divisions, the other being the North American business.

Anthropic in talks to buy AI start-up Decart for $6bn - report

Thu 13 August 2026 10:14

(Sharecast News) - Anthropic is reportedly in talks to buy artificial intelligence start-up Decart AI for about $6bn.