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US to award $2bn to quantum computing companies including IBM, D-Wave

Thu 21 May 2026 15:09

(Sharecast News) - The US Department of Commerce said on Thursday that it will award $2bn in grants to nine quantum computing companies including IBM and D-Wave Quantum, in exchange for minority stakes.

Walmart reports rise in Q1 sales, but Q2 guidance disappoints

Thu 21 May 2026 12:51

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Walmart slipped in pre-market trade on Thursday after the retail giant posted a rise in first-quarter sales and profits but issued softer-than-expected guidance for the current quarter.

Sales, profits fizz at Young & Co's

Thu 21 May 2026 12:39

(Sharecast News) - Young & Co's Brewery toasted record earnings on Thursday as the 195-year-old firm posted its first set of results since transferring to the London market's main list.

Metlen expecting record turnover after strong start to year

Thu 21 May 2026 11:47

(Sharecast News) - Metlen Energy & Metals said on Thursday that it had made a strong start to the year and expected record turnover in 2026, with full-year EBITDA recovering to between €1.0bn and €1.15bn.

Investec reports higher annual earnings, larger dividend

Thu 21 May 2026 11:43

(Sharecast News) - Investec reported higher annual earnings and a larger dividend on Thursday, as growth in lending, deposits and funds under management helped offset margin pressure and continued investment in the business.

Sabre Insurance backs FY outlook as it returns to growth in premiums

Thu 21 May 2026 11:21

(Sharecast News) - Sabre Insurance reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday as it reported a return to growth in gross written premiums in the first four months of the year.

Henry Boot reaffirms outlook on 'resilient' trading

Thu 21 May 2026 11:17

(Sharecast News) - Henry Boot reiterated its full-year outlook on Thursday, despite a spike in political uncertainty, helping lift shares in the property developer.

Nationwide underlying profit rises, statutory profit falls sharply

Thu 21 May 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - Nationwide Building Society reported a rise in underlying annual profit on Thursday, as the integration of Virgin Money helped build a larger and more diversified balance sheet, while statutory profit fell sharply against a prior-year p

Rentokil Initial unveils new North America CEO

Thu 21 May 2026 10:37

(Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial has named Rafael Carrasco as chief executive of its North American operations, it was confirmed on Thursday.

Zigup flags full-year profit at top end of expectations

Thu 21 May 2026 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Zigup said in an update on Thursday that it expected full-year profit to be at the top of market expectations after a strong end to the 2026 financial year, supported by growth in vehicles on hire in Spain and the UK and Ireland.