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James Halstead delivers 50th consecutive dividend hike
Commercial flooring manufacturer James Halstead (LON:JHD) rolled out resilient FY26 results in the face of challenging market conditions and cost
Sharesify podcast 14 October 2026
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ASML Earnings: AI demand surges, but has valuation peaked?
ASML (AMS:ASML) delivered another powerful set of results, but the initial share price reaction shows just how much of the
Softcat FY2026 earnings: Strong AI demand meets higher bar
Softcat’s (LON:SCT) latest results underline why the UK IT infrastructure reseller has become an increasingly important ‘picks and shovels’ play
UK recruitment firms finally post positive fee growth
This week has seen two out of three UK recruitment firms finally post positive fee growth after several years of
Vertu Motors rallies on record H1 revenues and latest profit upgrade
Shares in Vertu Motors (LON:VTU) ticked higher after the automotive retailer reported strong H1 results showing record revenues. Steered by
Is Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies set to merge with one of its peers?
Struggling Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies (LON:SST) has cancelled plans for a 25% tender offer and launched a strategic review of
Bytes Technology earnings: AI demand and CyberOne boost growth prospects, but margins under pressure
FTSE 250 IT services firm Bytes Technology (LON:BYIT) delivered double-digit growth in its H1 2027 results, backed by demand for
JPMorgan Chase Q3 results disappoint investors
Quarterly results from the world’s largest bank, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), disappointed investors who were hoping for the usual ‘beat’. The
Whitbread boosted by H1 profit beat
Shares in Whitbread (LON:WTB) rose after the hotels-to-restaurants operator reported strong accommodation sales growth and forecast-beating profits for H1. The
Bellway balances positive results with cautious outlook
Housebuilder Bellway (LON:BWY) balanced a positive FY26 trading update with a cautious outlook for FY27. The firm noted customer demand
VP confirms FY guidance after positive H1 performance
Specialist equipment rental firm VP (LON:VP.) confirmed FY27 earnings would meet its previous guidance after a positive H1 performance. The
ActiveOps craters as customer loss triggers profit warning
Shares in ActiveOps (LON:AOM) plunged to a one-year low after the AIM-listed software firm warned FY28 results will be ‘significantly
Why US earnings growth could top 35% this quarter
This article explains why Q3 US earnings, which start this week, could jump more than 35% from last year. If
Polar Capital delivers Q2 inflows despite volatile backdrop
Fund management group Polar Capital (LON:POLR), known for its flagship Technology and Health Care funds, enjoyed net inflows of £1.2 billion
Sharesify podcast 9 October 2026
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