News Archive

Synectics wins further contract with 'major' South-East Asian gaming resort

9th Sep 2024 09:22

(Sharecast News) - Security and surveillance firm Synectics has been awarded a further contract, worth approximately $3.2m, relating to the upgrade and expansion of the surveillance system at a major gaming resort in South-East Asia.

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Asia report: Stocks drop as Japan growth, China inflation fall short

9th Sep 2024 09:01

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets faced broad declines on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index leading the losses following weaker-than-expected economic data from both China and the US.

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London open: Stocks gain after Friday's losses; Entain jumps

9th Sep 2024 08:19

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.

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China consumer prices rise less than expected, producer prices deflate

9th Sep 2024 08:19

(Sharecast News) - China's consumer inflation saw a modest increase in August, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 0.6% year-on-year, up slightly from July's 0.5%.

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Europe open: Stoxx rallies after weak US jobs report

9th Sep 2024 08:09

(Sharecast News) - European stocks made at strong start to the week at the open on Monday, despite a sluggish session in Asia overnight after a weak US jobs report last Friday.

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Jefferies upgrades Rightmove, says offer from REA Group 'probable'

9th Sep 2024 08:07

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Rightmove on Monday to 'hold' from 'underperform' and lifted the price target to 720p from 450p as it said an offer was "probable" after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering a possible cash and share offer for the property portal.

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London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after last week's losses

9th Sep 2024 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.

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Computacenter interim profits fall as revenues contract

9th Sep 2024 07:28

(Sharecast News) - Computer services firm Computacenter said on Monday that interim revenue and profits had fallen against a strong comparative period.

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Entain trading ahead of expectations in second half

9th Sep 2024 07:25

(Sharecast News) - Sports betting and gambling giant Entain reported better-than-expected second-half results in an update on Monday, with online net gaming revenue (NGR) showing stronger growth than forecast.

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C&C Group sees H1 earnings in line, net revenue down 3%

9th Sep 2024 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Magners cider maker C&C Group said first-half earnings had been in line with expectations, with net revenues expected to be down 3%.

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Assura appoints Steven Noble to newly-created role of CIO

9th Sep 2024 07:20

(Sharecast News) - Specialist healthcare property investor and developer Assura said on Monday that it has appointed Steven Noble to the newly-created role of chief investment officer to support the business' short and long-term growth strategy.

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Barratt, Lloyds Bank, Homes England form JV for large housing projects

9th Sep 2024 07:05

(Sharecast News) - Barratt Developments, UK government agency Homes England and Lloyds Bank have formed a joint venture master developer platform that will focus on large sites to deal with Britain's housing shortfall.

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Europe close: Stocks slump after weaker-than-expected US payrolls data

6th Sep 2024 16:55

(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended down sharply and at their session lows following the release of a weaker-than-expected US jobs report when revisions are included.

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Director dealings: Genus chairman snaps up shares

6th Sep 2024 16:42

(Sharecast News) - Genus revealed on Friday that chairman Iain Ferguson had acquired 3,500 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed biotechnology group.

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London close: Stocks slip as US non-farm payrolls undershoot

6th Sep 2024 15:45

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday, as disappointing US jobs data weighed on investor sentiment.

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