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Evoke shares slide on mixed first half
18th Jul 2024 10:15
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Evoke were sliding on Thursday morning, after the gambling operator revealed mixed results for the first half but maintained a positive outlook in a trading update.
Read moreNetcall delivers 'strong' FY24 performance as cloud uptake grows
18th Jul 2024 10:07
(Sharecast News) - Software firm Netcall said on Thursday that it had delivered a "strong" trading performance for the year ended 30 June, driven by increased uptake of its cloud offerings.
Read morePortmeirion buoyed by strong US trading, shares jump
18th Jul 2024 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Portmeirion Group rallied on Thursday, after strong trading in the US saw the ceramics manufacturer reiterate full-year guidance.
Read moreEurozone construction drops by steepest annual rate since 2021
18th Jul 2024 09:48
(Sharecast News) - Construction output in the eurozone declined for third month in a row in May, with the annual change showing its steepest rate of decline in more than three years, according to figures released on Thursday by Eurostat.
Read moreKier sees full year in line as order book jumps 7%
18th Jul 2024 09:34
(Sharecast News) - Construction firm Kier said on Thursday that full-year revenue and profit were set to be in line with market expectations as its order book hit nearly £11bn and it hailed a "strong" operational performance.
Read moreNovartis hikes profit guidance again after stellar Q2
18th Jul 2024 09:18
(Sharecast News) - Swiss pharma titan Novartis has raised its full-year profit guidance for the second time in three months after strong sales growth and margin expansion in its second quarter.
Read moreQinetiq on track to meet FY guidance following 'good' Q1 performance
18th Jul 2024 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Defence technology company Qinetiq said on Thursday that it was on track to meet full-year expectations following a "good" Q1 operational performance.
Read moreFriday preview: UK consumer, Burberry in focus
18th Jul 2024 09:00
(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight at the end of the week will be on the UK consumer.
Read moreUK consumer confidence subdued - GfK
18th Jul 2024 08:47
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence remained subdued in July, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as people adopted a "wait and see" approach following the general election result.
Read moreEurope open: Shares rise as eyes turn to ECB rate decision
18th Jul 2024 08:18
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday as investors turned their attention towards an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Read moreBerenberg downgrades Babcock to 'hold'
18th Jul 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded Babcock on Thursday to 'hold' from 'buy', pointing to the fact the shares have re-rated since it initiated coverage in 2022 and now adequately price in the benefits of the company's strategic turnaround.
Read moreFranchise Brands flags steady first-half performance
18th Jul 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands reported a steady performance in a trading update on Thursday, confirming that it was on track to meet market expectations for 2024.
Read moreAJ Bell upbeat after 'strong' third quarter
18th Jul 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - Shares in AJ Bell sparked in morning trading on Thursday, after the investment platform saw both customer numbers and inflows jump.
Read moreCentamin completes Sukari waste stripping programme ahead of schedule
18th Jul 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Gold miner Centamin said on Thursday that it Capital Ltd has completed its 120.0m tonne four-year contract waste stripping programme at its Sukari mine in Egypt ahead of schedule.
Read moreIDS Q1 revenues rise 8.4% on strong parcel demand, UK postal votes
18th Jul 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services said first-quarter revenues rose 8.2% driven by strong parcel demand and more postal votes during the recent UK general election.
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