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DOJ proposes forcing Google to sell Chrome browser
21st Nov 2024 10:08
(Sharecast News) - The US Department of Justice has called for Google parent company Alphabet to dispose of its Chrome browser arm in an effort to stop the group from maintaining its online search monopoly.
Read moreCohort announces its largest acquisition ever
21st Nov 2024 09:55
(Sharecast News) - Cohort announced the acquisition of EM Solutions for AUD 144m (£75m) on Thursday, in a deal expected to close by the end of the year.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mostly lower with Nvidia, Adani in focus
21st Nov 2024 09:37
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets broadly declined on Thursday as investors digested mixed signals from Nvidia's earnings and regional developments.
Read moreCMC Markets interim revenues up 50pc
21st Nov 2024 09:27
(Sharecast News) - Financial services firm CMC Markets said on Thursday that net revenues had surged in the six months ended 30 September, helping the group swing from its interim pre-tax loss a year earlier.
Read moreWatchdog mulls giving car finance firms more time to handle complaints
21st Nov 2024 09:18
(Sharecast News) - The financial watchdog is considering giving firms up until the end of 2025 to handle car finance complaints, it confirmed on Thursday.
Read moreRestore confident in earnings forecast amid market challenges
21st Nov 2024 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Information management and lifecycle specialist Restore reported steady progress for the 10 months ended 31 October on Thursday, despite market challenges linked to public sector uncertainty and the Autumn Budget.
Read moreXPS Pensions confident after first-half growth
21st Nov 2024 09:06
(Sharecast News) - XPS Pensions Group reported a robust first-half performance on Thursday, with group revenue rising 23% year-on-year to £113.4m.
Read moreIntercede enters partnership with Dutch firm Infinigate NL
21st Nov 2024 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Cybersecurity software company Intercede Group announced a strategic partnership with Infinigate NL, a distributor of technology products, on Thursday.
Read morePayPoint shares slide despite first-half growth
21st Nov 2024 08:51
(Sharecast News) - Shares in PayPoint were sliding on Thursday morning, even after it reported a 20.6% improvement in first-half underlying EBITDA to £37.5m on the back of continued operational momentum across its divisions.
Read moreBreedon Group upbeat on resilient trading performance
21st Nov 2024 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Breedon Group reported a resilient trading performance for the 10 months ended 31 October on Thursday, driven by robust pricing and operational excellence, despite a challenging construction market in Great Britain.
Read moreEagle Eye reports strong start to new financial year
21st Nov 2024 08:40
(Sharecast News) - Eagle Eye Solutions Group reported a strong start to the 2025 financial year on Thursday, driven by new contract wins, expanded client engagements, and a growing global demand for personalised loyalty solutions.
Read moreSpeedy Hire swings to interim loss
21st Nov 2024 08:32
(Sharecast News) - Tools and equipment hire firm Speedy Hire said on Thursday that it swung to an interim pre-tax loss amid higher costs.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx dips below 500 as Nvidia disappoints
21st Nov 2024 08:21
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Stoxx 600 index tipping below 500, as investors digested earnings from tech darling Nvidia overnight and developments in Ukraine.
Read moreInvestec profits rise through improved cost efficiency
21st Nov 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - Investec reported a 7.6% rise in adjusted operating profit to £474.7m for the six months ended 30 September on Thursday, driven by revenue growth of 5.6% to £1.1bn and improved cost efficiency.
Read moreJet2 delivers 'record performance' in H1, raises FY guidance
21st Nov 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Airline company Jet2 said on Thursday that it had delivered "another record performance" in the six months ended 30 September, leading the group to upgrade its full-year outlook.
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