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Premier Foods shakes off hot summer, reaffirms outlook

Thu 12 November 2026 10:43

(Sharecast News) - Mr Kipling-owner Premier Foods shrugged off a mixed first half on Thursday to reaffirm a strong end to the year.

Wizz Air H1 profits slide on rising fuel costs, Middle East disruption

Thu 12 November 2026 10:30

(Sharecast News) - Wizz Air posted a drop in first-half profit on Thursday as the budget airline was hit by rising fuel costs and disruption in the Middle East.

Syncona NAV rises as Beacon breakthrough boosts valuation

Thu 12 November 2026 10:17

(Sharecast News) - Life sciences investor Syncona reported a 3% increase in net asset value per share in the first half, driven by positive clinical trial results from portfolio company Beacon Therapeutics, as it reiterated plans to return at least £25

3i Group shares jump as Action growth drives returns, buyback unveiled

Thu 12 November 2026 10:17

(Sharecast News) - Shares in 3i Group jumped on Thursday morning after the private equity investor reported further growth at its largest portfolio company, Action, and announced a fresh £750m share buyback programme.

Burberry backs FY growth outlook as profit more than triples, luxury demand strengthens

Thu 12 November 2026 10:16

(Sharecast News) - Luxury fashion house Burberry reported a sharp improvement in first-half profitability on Thursday and reiterated its confidence in delivering revenue growth and margin expansion this year, as it extended its run of positive comparable

Endeavour flags hit to full-year output, shares slide

Thu 12 November 2026 09:42

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Endeavour Mining fell sharply in morning trading on Thursday, despite posting above-forecast quarterly numbers, after the blue chip flagged annual production would be at the lower end of guidance.

Metro Bank puts itself up for sale

Thu 12 November 2026 09:27

(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank announced on Thursday that it has put itself up for sale as part of a strategic review as it looks to accelerate growth.

Rolls-Royce unveils £1.5bn buyback as strong order book underpins FY outlook

Thu 12 November 2026 08:56

(Sharecast News) - Rolls-Royce announced a new £1.5bn share buyback programme on Thursday and reiterated its confidence in long-term cash generation, citing strong demand across its civil aerospace, defence and power systems businesses.

Half-year earnings surge at United Utilities

Thu 12 November 2026 08:31

(Sharecast News) - United Utilities posted a surged in half-year earnings and reaffirmed guidance on Thursday, after the water company increased bills.

B&M hails return to UK sales growth as 'back to basics' campaign bears fruit

Thu 12 November 2026 08:20

(Sharecast News) - B&M European Value Retail introduced guidance for FY27 on Thursday as it said its 'back to basics' campaign was bearing fruit, with UK stores showing a return to like-for-like sales growth.