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Colgate-Palmolive tops Q2 forecasts, unveils restructuring programme

Fri 01 August 2025 15:50

(Sharecast News) - American consumer products giant Colgate-Palmolive beat analysts' estimates with improved second-quarter results, though the stock flatlined after the company delivered a cautious outlook and announced a new restructuring programme.

Spectris agrees to Advent takeover as it trumps KKR offer

Fri 01 August 2025 15:19

(Sharecast News) - Precision instrument maker Spectris has agreed to be bought by Advent International after it trumped an offer from US investment firm KKR.

US manufacturing sector contracts in July amid tariff worries

Fri 01 August 2025 14:58

(Sharecast News) - The US manufacturing sector contracted in July for the first time this year as concerns about tariffs took their toll, according to a survey released on Friday.

Crypto ETNs will soon be available to UK retail investors, FCA says

Fri 01 August 2025 13:47

(Sharecast News) - The UK financial regulator announced on Friday that it is planning to allow retail investors to access crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), lifting a ban on market that has been in place for more than four years.

Chevron beats forecasts despite lower crude prices, Hess acquisition

Fri 01 August 2025 11:45

(Sharecast News) - Chevron reported a 43% drop in second-quarter earnings on Friday, as weaker crude prices and charges tied to its acquisition of Hess weighed on the bottom line, though adjusted results beat expectations on strong production and resilien

ExxonMobil reports stronger-than-expected second quarter

Fri 01 August 2025 11:35

(Sharecast News) - ExxonMobil posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Friday, buoyed by record oil and gas production despite falling crude prices and weaker refining margins.

Oxford Biomedica agrees new four-year, $125m loan facility

Fri 01 August 2025 10:52

(Sharecast News) - Oxford Biomedica announced on Friday that it has agreed a new four-year loan facility of up to $125m with Oaktree Capital Management, refinancing its existing debt and providing additional funding capacity to support future expansion.

SWEF announces further impairment on Irish office loan portfolio

Fri 01 August 2025 10:48

(Sharecast News) - Starwood European Real Estate Finance announced a further impairment on its Irish office loan portfolio on Friday, citing continued pressure in the Dublin office market and uncertainty over recovery prospects.

Alliance Witan reports 'resilient' first-half performance

Fri 01 August 2025 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Alliance Witan reported a "resilient" performance over the first half of 2025 on Friday, despite turbulent market conditions, maintaining its long-standing record of dividend growth and keeping its discount to net asset value steady.

Playtech raises expectations after strong B2B trading

Fri 01 August 2025 09:45

(Sharecast News) - Playtech said on Friday that it now expects to report adjusted EBITDA of at least €90mi for the first half of 2025, after stronger-than-expected trading in its B2B segment and a boost from associate income, particularly from its Mexic