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Friday preview: Aviva results, eurozone GDP in focus

Thu 13 August 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Friday will see the release of first-half numbers from Aviva, while in the US, retail sales figures and the latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment index will be out.

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols

Thu 13 August 2026 13:31

(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashely's Frasers Group confirmed on Thursday that it has bought department store chain Harvey Nichols from FTI Consulting after it went into administration.

Rentokil appoints International CEO as it restructures into two divisions

Thu 13 August 2026 11:04

(Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial appointed Phil Wood as chief executive of its newly-formed international division on Thursday, as it restructured into two operating divisions, the other being the North American business.

Anthropic in talks to buy AI start-up Decart for $6bn - report

Thu 13 August 2026 10:14

(Sharecast News) - Anthropic is reportedly in talks to buy artificial intelligence start-up Decart AI for about $6bn.

Costain on track to deliver 'step change' in performance after strong H1

Thu 13 August 2026 09:39

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure solutions firm Costain said on Thursday that it was on track to deliver a "step change" in performance as it posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue as growth in the natural resources segment helped to offset a wea

Savills backs FY expectations as H1 profit, revenue rise

Thu 13 August 2026 08:19

(Sharecast News) - Savills backed its full-year expectations on Thursday as it posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue, with year-on-year growth across all business segments and a "significant" improvement in profitability in North America.

Maersk hikes FY earnings guidance as Q2 profits rise

Thu 13 August 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - Danish shipping giant AP Moller‑Maersk lifted its full‑year guidance on Thursday after posting stronger second‑quarter earnings and saying it now had better visibility for the remainder of 2026 despite ongoing disruption from the

Antofagasta trades lower as copper output, guidance cut overshadow H1 earnings

Thu 13 August 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - Copper miner Antofagasta posted a strong first‑half performance on Thursday, delivering higher earnings and margins, but shares fell in early trading as investors focused on weaker production and a reduced full‑year output outlook.

Rank shares surge as underlying earnings rise 21%

Thu 13 August 2026 07:39

(Sharecast News) - Shares in gambling operator Rank jumped more than 7% on Thursday after it reported higher annual earnings.

Entain H1 losses narrow as net gaming revenue improves

Thu 13 August 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - Bookmaker Entain reported a narrower first‑half loss and stronger net gaming revenue on Thursday, with both its online and retail businesses outperforming expectations.