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Commerzbank urges shareholders to reject UniCredit takeover

Mon 18 May 2026 16:00

(Sharecast News) - Commerzbank said on Monday that it was recommending that shareholders reject a takeover offer by Italy's UniCredit.

NextEra to buy Dominion Energy in $67bn deal

Mon 18 May 2026 13:50

(Sharecast News) - NextEra Energy said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn all-share deal that will create the world's largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalisation.

Boston Scientific buys 34% stake in MiRus for $1.5bn

Mon 18 May 2026 12:43

(Sharecast News) - Boston Scientific said on Monday that it has invested $1.5bn in privately-held MiRus in exchange for a 34% stake, with an exclusive option to buy the company's novel balloon-expandable aortic valve business.

UK set to loosen ring-fencing rules for banks

Mon 18 May 2026 12:27

(Sharecast News) - The UK is poised to loosen rules introduced in the wake of the financial crisis requiring banks to ring-fence their retail arms, it was confirmed on Monday.

Capita confirms trading on track, shares spark

Mon 18 May 2026 10:05

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Capita rallied on Monday, after the outsourcing specialist reaffirmed annual guidance following a solid start to the year.

Activist hedge fund Corvex urges Whitbread to put itself up for sale

Mon 18 May 2026 09:50

(Sharecast News) - Activist hedge fund Corvex Management has urged Premier Inn owner Whitbread to put itself up for sale.

Britons fret over rising prices as Iran war drives inflation fears - S&P

Mon 18 May 2026 09:39

(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence hit its lowest level since July 2023 as household savings come under increasing pressure driven by worries over rising prices due to the Iran war, according to a survey published on Monday.

Kainos reports higher full-year revenue, profit

Mon 18 May 2026 09:23

(Sharecast News) - Kainos reported higher full-year revenue and profit on Monday after a stronger sales performance across the group, with growth in Digital Services, Workday Services and Workday Products supported by increased bookings and a larger contr

Advanced Medical Solutions shares drop as TA Associates walks away

Mon 18 May 2026 09:13

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Advanced Medical Solutions tanked on Monday after potential suitor TA Associates walked away from a takeover of the wound care firm.

Publicis to buy US data firm LiveRamp for $2.2bn

Mon 18 May 2026 09:10

(Sharecast News) - Publicis shares surged on Monday after the French advertising and PR firm agreed to buy US data company LiveRamp for $2.2bn.