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M&C Saatchi upbeat after 'strong' year
27th Mar 2025 08:34
(Sharecast News) - Advertising agency M&C Saatchi posted a jump in annual earnings on Thursday, and said it was on track to meet market expectations for the current year.
Read moreH&M posts weaker-than-expected Q1 sales
27th Mar 2025 08:33
(Sharecast News) - Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported weaker-than-expected first quarter sales amid continuing sluggish demand for its clothing range and increased discounting.
Read moreNaked Wines outlines new strategic plan, shares surge
27th Mar 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - Naked Wines surged on Thursday as investors welcomed the company's new strategic plan to deliver "significant cash, distributions, and sustainable profitable growth".
Read moreCLS Holdings agrees to sell Spring Mews student block
27th Mar 2025 08:12
(Sharecast News) - CLS Holdings announced on Thursday that it has agreed to sell its student accommodation asset at Spring Mews in Vauxhall, London, for £101.1m in cash to a joint venture between Rosethorn Capital Partners and Barings.
Read moreUS close: Stocks slide on automotive tariff concerns
27th Mar 2025 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by renewed trade concerns after reports suggested the US administration may impose tariffs on the automotive sector.
Read moreRobinson makes 'strong progress' in FY24
27th Mar 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Packaging business Robinson said on Thursday that it had made "strong progress" in FY24.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall on Trump auto tariffs; Next bucks trend
27th Mar 2025 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts.
Read moreCapricorn Energy optimistic after 'pivotal' year
27th Mar 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - Capricorn Energy said on Thursday that 2024 had been a "pivotal" year for the oil and gas producer, with crucial negotiations with the Egyptian authorities on track to conclude in the coming months.
Read moreFormer Mobico CEO Phil White returns as chair
27th Mar 2025 07:38
(Sharecast News) - Transport operator Mobico has appointed Phil White as chair with effect from 1 May 2025, replacing Helen Weir.
Read moreEurope open: Auto stocks battered as Trump imposes 25% tariffs
27th Mar 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped at the open on Thursday as US President Donald Trump said he would hit all car and related parts imports with 25% tariffs from April 2.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Trump announces 25% auto tariffs
27th Mar 2025 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a downbeat session in the US, after Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported cars.
Read moreTrump to slap 25% tariffs on all US vehicle, parts imports as trade war escalates
27th Mar 2025 07:32
(Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war overnight, announcing plans to impose swingeing 25% tariffs on all vehicle imports and parts only days before levies on other goods take effect.
Read moreLondonMetric agrees acquisition of Highcroft Investments
27th Mar 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - LondonMetric Property has agreed to acquire Highcroft Investments in a recommended all-share deal, it announced on Thursday, that values the UK real estate investment trust at £43.8m.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Retailers, Trump tariffs, tax rises
27th Mar 2025 07:21
(Sharecast News) - Major investors including Axa and Scottish Widows are backing shareholder resolutions pressing retailers Next, Marks & Spencer and JD Sports to increase pay for thousands of workers. More than 100 individuals and eight institutional investors, which manage over £1tn in assets, are backing an effort to encourage companies to pay a "real living wage", which is designed to ensure workers can cover necessary household costs. - Guardian
Read moreSage CFO Jonathan Howell to step down, replaced by Jacqui Cartin
27th Mar 2025 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Sage Group said chief financial officer Jonathan Howell would step down at the end of the year to focus on non-executive work and be replaced by Jacqui Cartin, currently financial controller at EVP Group.
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