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Klarna shares plunge on guidance cut, management departures

Tue 18 August 2026 14:13

(Sharecast News) - Klarna shares tanked on Tuesday after the payments group lowered its full-year volume outlook and announced departures of its chief financial and marketing officers.

Poundland owner exploring sale just over a year after purchase - report

Tue 18 August 2026 13:34

(Sharecast News) - The owner of Poundland is reportedly exploring a sale of the discount retailer just over a year after buying it in a deal which resulted in the closure of as many as 200 stores.

Baidu profits slide as AI transition weighs on legacy business

Tue 18 August 2026 12:52

(Sharecast News) - Baidu reported another drop in its financial performance in the second quarter on Tuesday, as rapid growth in artificial intelligence businesses failed to offset continued weakness across its legacy operations.

Home Depot tops Q2 forecasts, maintains FY guidance

Tue 18 August 2026 11:37

(Sharecast News) - DIY retailer Home Depot posted second‑quarter numbers on Tuesday that topped Wall Street expectations, while also reiterating its full‑year guidance.

Mobico to sell West Midlands bus business for £24m

Tue 18 August 2026 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Mobico said on Tuesday that it has agreed to sell its West Midland bus business (UK Bus) to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for upfront proceeds of £24m.

RHI Magnesita taps Gustavo Franco for CEO

Tue 18 August 2026 08:47

(Sharecast News) - Refractory products and services group RHI Magnesita said on Tuesday that chief executive Stefan Borgas will step down at the end of October and retire from executive roles, with Gustavo Franco appointed to succeed him from 1 November.

BHP profits jump as copper becomes main driver for first time

Tue 18 August 2026 08:44

(Sharecast News) - Australian mining giant BHP posted a sharp jump in annual earnings with copper became its main profit earner, overtaking iron ore for the first time.

HgCapital Trust to invest around £20m in Nourish

Tue 18 August 2026 08:40

(Sharecast News) - HgCapital Trust said on Tuesday that it was investing around £20m in Nourish, a provider of software for the UK social and community care sector.

Frasers ups stake in takeover target Hugo Boss to 48%

Tue 18 August 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - High street conglomerate Frasers Group has raised its holding in HUGO BOSS to just under half, just days after retail tycoon Mike Ashley acquired Harvey Nichols.

Kainos makes strong start to year, raises FY27 guidance

Tue 18 August 2026 07:07

(Sharecast News) - IT services provider Kainos said on Tuesday that it had made a strong start to the new financial year and lifted guidance for FY27, with the board now expecting revenues and adjusted pre‑tax profit to come in comfortably ahead of curr