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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.

Costain on track to deliver 'step change' in performance after strong H1

Thu 13 August 2026 09:39

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure solutions firm Costain said on Thursday that it was on track to deliver a "step change" in performance as it posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue as growth in the natural resources segment helped to offset a wea

Savills backs FY expectations as H1 profit, revenue rise

Thu 13 August 2026 08:19

(Sharecast News) - Savills backed its full-year expectations on Thursday as it posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue, with year-on-year growth across all business segments and a "significant" improvement in profitability in North America.