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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.

Kier wins £500m hospital contract

Thu 30 July 2026 16:37

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure and construction company Kier Group said on Thursday that it has been appointed as the lead construction partner for the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Cambridgeshire.

Friday preview: IAG, NatWest results in focus; BOJ announcement due

Thu 30 July 2026 14:41

(Sharecast News) - On Friday, investors will eye the latest policy announcement from the Bank of Japan as well as results from BA and Iberia owner IAG, NatWest and Chevron.

Vanquis Banking pushes back ROTE targets again, shares tumble

Thu 30 July 2026 14:39

(Sharecast News) - Vanquis Banking Group - formerly Provident Financial - tumbled on Thursday after it pushed back its targets for return on tangible equity again.

SocGen posts forecast-beating Q2 performance

Thu 30 July 2026 12:49

(Sharecast News) - Societe Generale reported a forecast-beating second-quarter performance on Thursday as strength in its retail banking operations and tighter cost control offset weaker trading revenues.

Meta shares tumble as free cash flow nosedives

Thu 30 July 2026 12:46

(Sharecast News) - Meta Platforms shares tumbled in premarket trading on Thursday after the Facebook and Instagram owner reported a sharp fall in second-quarter free cash flow and issued weaker-than-expected revenue guidance as spending on artificial inte

JTC trading in line with expectations

Thu 30 July 2026 12:41

(Sharecast News) - JTC said on Thursday first-half trading was in line with management expectations as the professional services group continued preparations for its £2.7bn takeover by Permira and transitioned to its new Genesis-era business plan.

Foxtons profits slump as weak London sales market weighs

Thu 30 July 2026 12:34

(Sharecast News) - Property platform Foxtons reported a sharp fall in first-half profits on Thursday as weak activity in the London property market and disruption following the Renters' Rights Act offset resilient recurring revenues.

Helios Towers lifts FY guidance, shares spark

Thu 30 July 2026 11:21

(Sharecast News) - Mobile tower company Helios Towers rallied on Thursday as it lifted its guidance for the year, citing robust customer demand, and posted a jump in first-half profit.

Pets at Home backs FY guidance as Q1 revenues grow

Thu 30 July 2026 10:46

(Sharecast News) - Pets at Home backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it posted a rise in first-quarter revenue, with growth across both businesses.