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Lego sales hit record high on demand for new product launches

Tue 25 August 2026 12:38

(Sharecast News) - First-half sales at Lego jumped by more than a fifth to a record high, helped by new product releases and partnerships with franchises including the World Cup and KPop Demon Hunters.

NatWest to expand US operations - reports

Tue 25 August 2026 12:33

(Sharecast News) - NatWest is reportedly boosting its presence in the US more than a decade after the financial crisis forced it into retreat.

Vistry secures £350m in Homes England funding, shares surge

Tue 25 August 2026 09:15

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Vistry surged on Tuesday after securing initial funding of £350m as part of the government's £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).

Gulf Keystone Petroleum profits rise as price spike offsets lower output

Tue 25 August 2026 08:50

(Sharecast News) - Gulf Keystone Petroleum's share price jumped on Tuesday after the Iraq-focused operator unveiled a resilient financial performance over the first half of 2026, growing profits despite production being affected by "significant regional d

Chesnara's H1 profits surge as results boosted by HSBC deal

Tue 25 August 2026 08:11

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Chesnara rose on Tuesday after the FTSE 250 insurance group's interim results impressed, with cash generation and profits surging year-on-year.

easyJet, Apollo extend offer deadline as regulator talks continue

Tue 25 August 2026 07:22

(Sharecast News) - The offer deadline for Apollo's £5.7bn takeover proposal for easyJet has been extended by two weeks to facilitate ongoing discussions with regulators.

Melrose to open $100m claims scheme for US chemical scare, shares spark

Tue 25 August 2026 07:18

(Sharecast News) - Melrose Industries on Tuesday said it was opening a $100m claims programme after a toxic chemical scare at a US plant in May led to a mass evacuation of residents and businesses.

Tuesday preview: German GDP, Ifo survey among the highlights

Mon 24 August 2026 15:58

(Sharecast News) - Tuesday looked set to be another fairly quiet day, with first-half results from Chesnara and Gulf Keystone Petroleum due out in the UK.

Saba Capital requests board changes at Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust

Mon 24 August 2026 10:07

(Sharecast News) - Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust urged its shareholders to take no action on Monday after activist investor Saba Capital issued a requisition notice to have three directors of its choosing appointed at the upcoming annual general meeting

ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell said to be among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets

Mon 24 August 2026 09:09

(Sharecast News) - Shell has reportedly drawn interest from potential bidders including ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell for its US chemicals assets.