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McDonalds shares jump as international growth offsets subdued US market
Wed 04 November 2026 16:18
(Sharecast News) - Shares in McDonald's jumped on Wednesday after the fast-food giant reported a 9% increase in third-quarter profits despite falling sales in its domestic market, where customer traffic continued to decline.
Smiths News shares drop as weaker profits overshadow major contract wins
Wed 04 November 2026 13:39
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Smiths News slumped on Wednesday after the newspaper and magazine distributor reported a decline in annual earnings and highlighted the short-term impact of investment on profitability, with investors seemingly shrugging off n
JD Wetherspoon sales grow 8.2pc in Q1 as pub chain extends industry-beating run
Wed 04 November 2026 08:59
(Sharecast News) - Pub chain JD Wetherspoon said on Wednesday that like-for-like sales rose 8.2% in the first 14 weeks of the financial year, with total sales up 9.1%, as the group continued to outperform the wider hospitality sector.
Lion Finance shares rise on Q3 profits growth, capital returns
Wed 04 November 2026 08:49
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Lion Finance Group, formerly Bank of Georgia Group, surged on Wednesday after the lender reported a 21% jump in third-quarter profits and announced an increase in its dividend alongside a further share buyback.
Lancashire gross written premiums stable in first nine months of the year
Wed 04 November 2026 08:24
(Sharecast News) - Lancashire Holdings said on Wednesday that it was on track to deliver a high-teens return on equity in 2026 as it reported broadly stable gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year.