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Aston Martin posts widening of losses but upbeat on outlook

Wed 29 July 2026 10:59

(Sharecast News) - Aston Martin Lagonda reported a widening of its first-half losses on Wednesday but said its performance had improved "materially" and struck an upbeat tone on the outlook.

Paragon Banking maintains guidance as trading momentum holds steady

Wed 29 July 2026 10:09

(Sharecast News) - Buy-to-let mortgages provider Paragon Banking said on Wednesday that it had delivered another period of strong trading, with volumes, margins, costs and capital all tracking expectations, and its full‑year guidance reaffirmed across a

New charging structure hits St James's Place profits

Wed 29 July 2026 09:38

(Sharecast News) - St James's Place reported adjusted IFRS pre-tax profit of £278.4m for the first half on Wednesday, down from £307.0m a year earlier, as the impact of its new charging structure offset strong growth in funds under management.

Sage reiterates full-year outlook as revenue grows

Wed 29 July 2026 09:35

(Sharecast News) - Sage reported total revenue of £2.06bn for the first nine months of its financial year on Wednesday, up 11% year-on-year, as growth accelerated in the third quarter and demand remained strong from both new and existing customers.

Revenue, orders rise in first half at Weir Group

Wed 29 July 2026 09:32

(Sharecast News) - Weir Group reported first-half revenue of £1.27bn on Wednesday, up 5% at constant currency, while orders rose 8% to £1.43bn as demand remained strong across copper, gold, iron ore and oil sands markets.

Rathbones says FCA probe remains 'priority' as H1 outflows near £1bn

Wed 29 July 2026 09:10

(Sharecast News) - Investment and wealth manager Rathbones reported an increase in first-half profits after funds under management and administration rose by over a tenth year-on-year, though net ouflows reached nearly £1bn.

Glencore posts mixed H1 output, maintains FY production guidance

Wed 29 July 2026 09:00

(Sharecast News) - Commodity trading and mining giant Glencore posted mixed first‑half production numbers on Wednesday, with stronger copper output offset by declines across several other commodities, while the miner reiterated its full‑year guidance

Breedon revenues rise as US, Ireland offset weak Great Britain

Wed 29 July 2026 08:53

(Sharecast News) - Construction materials company Breedon Group posted a solid first-half performance, with revenue rising 5% to £857.9m as strong trading in Ireland and the US offset continued weakness in Great Britain.

Frasers Group lifts Burberry stake to 4.2%, shares spark

Wed 29 July 2026 08:24

(Sharecast News) - Burberry shares sparked again on Wednesday after Mike Ashley's Frasers Group lifted its stake in the luxury fashion brand to 4.2%.

Aberdeen shares slide despite first-half profit growth

Wed 29 July 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - Aberdeen reported a 21% rise in adjusted operating profit to £151m for the first half on Wednesday, as revenue growth and lower costs helped offset continued net outflows.