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Canada's billionaire Weston family to buy Boots in £6.7bn deal

Wed 07 October 2026 15:25

(Sharecast News) - Canada's billionaire Weston family has agreed to buy The Boots Group from US private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $8.9bn (£6.7bn).

Nick Prettejohn to succeed Aubrey Adams as Tritax chair

Wed 07 October 2026 15:10

(Sharecast News) - Tritax Big Box REIT said on Wednesday that it has appointed Nick Prettejohn as its next chair.

CRH to buy NCC Industry's operations in Denmark, Finland

Wed 07 October 2026 14:05

(Sharecast News) - Building materials provider CRH said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy NCC Industry's operations in Denmark and Finland from Swedish construction firm NCC AB for an undisclosed sum.

Porsche targets stronger margins with new 2035 strategy

Wed 07 October 2026 13:32

(Sharecast News) - Porsche set out plans on Wednesday to lift profitability and cut its reliance on sales volumes, as the sports-car maker unveiled a new strategy running through to 2035.

Hostelworld warns FY earnings will miss consensus expectations

Wed 07 October 2026 12:58

(Sharecast News) - Hostelworld warned on Wednesday that its full-year earnings would fall short of analysts' expectations, partly due to the conflict in the Middle East weighing on volumes.

Metlen mulls possible Athens listing of METKA division

Wed 07 October 2026 12:33

(Sharecast News) - Metlen Energy & Metals said on Wednesday that it is considering a potential stock market listing of its infrastructure business METKA Group on Euronext Athens.

Ocado said to be in talks with Coles over robots in stores, shares jump

Wed 07 October 2026 11:39

(Sharecast News) - Ocado surged on Wednesday following a report that Australia's Coles is exploring the use of robots in its supermarkets to pick and pack grocery orders and is in early stage talks with the London-listed company about trialling the techno

Frasers Group buys 8.8% stake in US sportswear brand Under Armour

Wed 07 October 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has bought an 8.8% stake in US sportswear brand Under Armour.

Royal Mail plans up to 2,500 job cuts in organisational overhaul

Wed 07 October 2026 10:43

(Sharecast News) - Royal Mail said on Wednesday that it plans to cut up to 2,500 head office and support-function roles by the end of 2027 as part of a wider organisational overhaul aimed at reducing costs and simplifying the business.

Avon Technologies beats FY26 expectations on stronger orders, improved margins

Wed 07 October 2026 10:15

(Sharecast News) - Respiratory protection equipment manufacturer Avon Technologies set out the next phase of its strategy on Wednesday as it posted a stronger‑than‑expected trading update for FY26, highlighting improving momentum across both Avon Prot