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Regional REIT sells Clearblue Innovation Centre for £8.8m

Thu 18 September 2025 14:40

(Sharecast News) - Regional REIT announced the sale of Bedford's Clearblue Innovation Centre for £8.8m on Thursday, achieving an 11.4% premium to its 30 June book value as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its balance sheet.

Bagnall acquisition of Downing Renewables clears Icelandic regulator

Thu 18 September 2025 14:31

(Sharecast News) - Bagnall Energy said on Thursday that a key regulatory condition has been cleared for its planned takeover of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust, with the deal still expected to complete in the second half of 2025 subject to remai

DuPont cut sales targets after streamlining portfolio

Thu 18 September 2025 13:48

(Sharecast News) - American chemicals giant DuPont has lowered its full-year sales target after streamlining its portfolio with last month's sale of its Kevlar and Nomex brands.

Intel surges as Nvidia announces $5bn investment

Thu 18 September 2025 13:30

(Sharecast News) - Intel shares surged on Thursday after Nvidia said it would invest $5bn in the chipmaker.

Octopus to spin off tech arm Kraken

Thu 18 September 2025 11:48

(Sharecast News) - Octopus Energy is to spin off Kraken, its fast-growing technology unit, the British gas and electricity provider confirmed on Thursday.

Deliveroo founder-CEO to step down after takeover by DoorDash

Thu 18 September 2025 11:20

(Sharecast News) - Deliveroo announced on Thursday that founder Will Shu would step down as chief executive once the company's acquisition by US rival DoorDash completes next month, marking the end of his 13-year tenure at the helm of the London-based foo

Roche to buy Nasdaq-listed 89bio for up $3.5bn

Thu 18 September 2025 10:23

(Sharecast News) - Shares in American clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company 89bio rocketed in pre-market trade on Thursday after Swiss pharma giant Roche struck a deal to buy the outfit for up to $3.5bn.

CMA seeking views on AB Foods' acquisition of Hovis

Thu 18 September 2025 10:11

(Sharecast News) - The Competition and Markets Authority said on Thursday that it was seeking views on Associated British Foods' planned acquisition of Hovis.

Inspecs shares slide as interim earnings fall, H2 outlook weakens

Thu 18 September 2025 09:56

(Sharecast News) - Shares in eyewear manufacturer Inspecs slumped nearly 10% on Thursday after it posted a drop in interim earnings and flagged weaker-than-expected trading in early H2, citing ongoing tariff disruption, subdued consumer confidence, and re

Profit warning and CEO departure send Pets at Home shares tumbling

Thu 18 September 2025 09:23

(Sharecast News) - Pets at Home tanked on Thursday as it announced the immediate departure of chief executive Lyssa McGowan and downgraded its full-year profit guidance.