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Hays swings to FY pre-tax loss but underlying profit improves

Thu 20 August 2026 09:08

(Sharecast News) - Hays shares fell on Thursday after the recruiter said it swung to a full-year pre-tax loss due to restructuring charges, although there was an improvement in underlying profit.

Ashtead Technology shares tank as Middle East conflict delays projects

Thu 20 August 2026 07:46

(Sharecast News) - Subsea energy tech solutions firm Ashtead Technology saw its shares plunge on Thursday after saying the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to delay projects, now expected to have a material effect on full-year results.

Standard Life launches £2bn pension risk transfer partnership

Thu 20 August 2026 07:11

(Sharecast News) - Standard Life has announced the launch of a UK pension risk transfer partnership with a consortium of firms, including Goldman Sachs, with a combined initial capital commitment of up to £2bn.

JD Sports Q2 sales soften, lowers FY PBT guidance

Thu 20 August 2026 07:10

(Sharecast News) - Retailer JD Sports Fashion reported a drop in second quarter sales on Thursday and cut its full‑year profit guidance, pointing to a still‑promotional market and softer consumer demand across key regions.

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.