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HSBC to offload AUD $36bn loan book to Blackstone‑backed vehicle

Fri 31 July 2026 10:32

(Sharecast News) - Banking giant HSBC said on Friday that its Australian arm has agreed to sell a AUD $36bn (£18.82bn) portfolio of home and personal loans to Virgo BidCo, a vehicle owned by funds managed by Blackstone.

Melrose to take £25m-£30m hit from incident at California facility

Fri 31 July 2026 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Melrose Industries warned on Friday that it expects to take a hit of between £25m and £30m in the second half after an incident at its Garden Grove facility in California.

Rightmove cuts revenue outlook as new-build market remains subdued

Fri 31 July 2026 09:34

(Sharecast News) - Rightmove lowered its full-year revenue growth guidance on Friday after continued weakness in the UK new-build housing market overshadowed a solid first-half performance.

BP looking to sell North Sea business

Fri 31 July 2026 09:31

(Sharecast News) - BP said on Friday that it was launching a process for the potential sale of its North Sea business.

LondonMetric and SREIT agree £404m all‑share takeover of Picton

Fri 31 July 2026 09:00

(Sharecast News) - LondonMetric, SREIT and Picton announced on Friday that they have agreed to the terms of a recommended all‑share offer that will see LondonMetric and SREIT acquire Picton via a court‑sanctioned scheme of arrangement.

Taylor Wimpey cuts shareholder returns, trims annual completions target

Fri 31 July 2026 08:13

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey trimmed its forecast for annual home completions on Friday as it reported a decline in first-half profit and completions, and said it was reducing shareholder returns.

Shell agrees sale of BG Cyprus to Hungary's MOL for up to $720m

Fri 31 July 2026 07:50

(Sharecast News) - Shell on Friday said it was selling its wholly owned subsidiary BG Cyprus Limited to Hungary's MOL Group for up to $720m.

NatWest posts 20% profit jump, accelerates buyback plans

Fri 31 July 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - NatWest on Friday reported strong half-year earnings driven by a jump in net interest income.

Sainsbury's to sell Argos to Swift Partners in £120m deal

Fri 31 July 2026 07:11

(Sharecast News) - Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos to newly formed retail vehicle Swift Partners, in a deal it said would allow the group to sharpen its focus on its core food business.

IG Group to buy US prediction markets operator Underdog for up to $1.3bn

Thu 30 July 2026 18:11

(Sharecast News) - IG Group said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy US daily fantasy sports and prediction markets ​operator Underdog for up ​to $1.3bn.