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Comcast to spin out NBCUniversal, shares soar

Mon 29 June 2026 14:09

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Comcast soared on Monday, after the US media giant unveiled plans to split into two separate businesses.

Softcat extends tenure of chairman Graeme Watt

Mon 29 June 2026 13:39

(Sharecast News) - IT infrastructure technology and services provider Softcat said on Monday that it has extended Graeme Watt's tenure as non-executive chairman in the best interests of its shareholders.

Martin Marietta Materials to buy Lhoist NA for $13.5bn

Mon 29 June 2026 13:35

(Sharecast News) - American building materials and aggregates group Martin Marietta Materials has announced the $13.5bn cash-and-shares takeover of limestone supplier Lhoist North America.

Marshalls said to have rebuffed takeover approach from Breedon

Mon 29 June 2026 12:35

(Sharecast News) - Building materials group Breedon has reportedly approached smaller rival Marshalls about a merger aimed at creating a £1.5bn London-listed construction group.

Toyota deliveries drop for fourth straight month as China sales drop

Mon 29 June 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - Japanese auto group Toyota Motor Corp reported its fourth straight month of year-on-year sales declines on Monday, with international deliveries falling by nearly a tenth on the back of weakness in China and the Middle East.

BAT reports 5,500 job cuts in cost-savings drive

Mon 29 June 2026 09:16

(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco has revealed plans to cut 5,500 jobs as part of its Fit2Win transformation programme that aims to save £600m in costs each year.

BT to spin off international arm in deal with Verizon

Mon 29 June 2026 09:14

(Sharecast News) - BT Group and America's Verizon Communications have agreed to combine their international operations in a 50:50 joint venture, it was announced on Monday.

South Korea's chip drive weighs Samsung and SK Hynix

Mon 29 June 2026 08:37

(Sharecast News) - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix traded lower on Monday after South Korea unveiled sweeping artificial‑intelligence and semiconductor investment plans expected to draw hundreds of billions of dollars over the coming years.

Plus500 launches sports event-based contracts in the US

Mon 29 June 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - Plus500 announced on Monday the launch of sports event-based contracts in the US, expanding its prediction markets offering there.

Foresight Group AUM grows 8pc in FY26

Mon 29 June 2026 07:42

(Sharecast News) - Investment manager Foresight Group reported higher assets and continued strong fundraising in FY26, alongside progress on simplifying its business following the agreed sale of its public markets arm.