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AstraZeneca sees positive results from lung cancer drug trial

Tue 08 September 2026 15:18

(Sharecast News) - AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that a clinical trial studying its Imfinzi treatment showed positive results in patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).

GE Aerospace to buy castings manufacturer CPP for $11.8bn

Tue 08 September 2026 14:37

(Sharecast News) - GE Aerospace has announced plans to buy aerospace and defence components manufacturer Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75bn from private investment firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners.

Bloomsbury outlines 5-year succession plan for founder and CEO Newton

Tue 08 September 2026 13:50

(Sharecast News) - Bloomsbury Publishing outlined succession plans on Tuesday as founder and chief executive Nigel Newton prepares to step down.

Funding Circle lifts guidance but shares slide on CEO departure

Tue 08 September 2026 12:50

(Sharecast News) - Funding Circle slumped on Tuesday despite an upgrade to full-year guidance, as it announced the departure of well-regarded chief executive Lisa Jacobs.

UniCredit buys minority stake in German fintech VC Trade

Tue 08 September 2026 12:13

(Sharecast News) - UniCredit said on Tuesday that it has bought a minority stake in German fintech VC Trade for an undisclosed sum.

Novartis shares tumble after second late-stage drug setback

Tue 08 September 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Novartis tanked on Tuesday, with the stock on track for its worst daily performance on record, after disappointing results from a clinical trial of its muscle-wasting disease treatment.

Dunelm shares slide after weak start to FY27, muted reaction to new growth strategy

Tue 08 September 2026 07:25

(Sharecast News) - Homewares retailer Dunelm shares dropped around 10% on Tuesday as investors reacted coolly to the homewares retailer's new three‑year growth plan and news of a softer start to FY27, despite the group reporting a steady full‑year per

Computacenter lifts guidance as interims surge

Tue 08 September 2026 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Tech provider Computacenter on Tuesday after said full year earnings would be "significantly ahead" of forecasts after it almost doubled interim profits on the back of a strong performance in North America driven by demand for artificia

Johnson Service shares fall despite first-half profit growth

Tue 08 September 2026 07:19

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Johnson Service Group fell sharply on Tuesday despite the textile rental and laundry services provider reporting higher first-half profits, as investors focused on a softer outlook for its hospitality-focused HORECA division.

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 roles in cost-savings drive

Mon 07 September 2026 14:58

(Sharecast News) - Jaguar Land Rover on Monday revealed it is planning to cut around a tenth of its global workforce as the business attempts to mitigate the impact of trade tariffs, heightened competition and weak demand in China.