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Pfizer posts better-than-expected Q4, though shares slide on outlook
Tue 03 February 2026 13:06
(Sharecast News) - Pfizer posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for established medicines that offset a sharp slide in Covid-related sales, but the drugmaker's reaffirmed 2026 outlook remained below some Wa
PepsiCo lifts earnings despite softer demand and volume declines
Tue 03 February 2026 13:01
(Sharecast News) - Snacks and beverage giant PepsiCo said on Tuesday that quarterly earnings and revenues had come in ahead of market expectations, supported by an improvement in organic sales across the business even as consumer demand remained soft afte
Merck beats on fourth quarter revenue but disappoints on outlook
Tue 03 February 2026 12:42
(Sharecast News) - Merck & Co reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, driven by continued strength in its oncology franchise and animal health division, but shares slipped after the drugmaker issued a 2026 outlook that fell short
Relx, Pearson and Informa slide as Anthropic launches AI legal tool
Tue 03 February 2026 12:32
(Sharecast News) - Relx, Pearson and Informa were all under the cosh on Tuesday amid concerns about the impact of AI, after US-based Anthropic released an AI-powered productivity tool for companies' in-house legal teams.
Telefonica, Liberty Global to buy broadband network Netomnia in £2bn deal - report
Tue 03 February 2026 07:56
(Sharecast News) - Telefónica and Liberty Global, the joint owners of Virgin Media O2, are reportedly set to lead a roughly £2bn acquisition of the UK's fourth-largest broadband network, Netomnia, in a deal that will narrow the gap with market leader BT