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AI leadership drives another standout year for popular Polar Capital Technology Trust
FTSE 100 tech specialist trust Polar Capital Technology Trust (LON:PCT) delivered another exceptionally strong year to 30 April 2026, comfortably
Picton ‘minded to recommend’ raised offer
The board of Picton Property Income (LON:PCTN) said it was ‘minded to recommend’ the raised offer from LondonMetric (LON:LMP) and
Why recruiter Hays is rallying today
Shares in Hays (LON:HAS) rallied after the staffing company said it expects FY26 profits to come in at the top
Coming next week: JPMorgan Chase, Burberry and Trustpilot
The global corporate reporting calendar steps up a gear next week, with investors turning their attention to a series of
Apollo swoops on easyJet to outbid Castlelake
US investor Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) has swooped in with a 715p per share offer for easyJet (LON:EAJ), outbidding current
Arista Networks hits a record high: why investors are paying up for the AI networking leader
Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) closed at a record $181.05 on 9 July 2026, extending a remarkable multi-year rally as investors continue
Capita plunges as pension scheme woe triggers profit warning
Shares in Capita (LON:CPI) plunged on a warning failures at its civil service pension scheme contract will impact FY26 profits
Why AstraZeneca shares are down 10% today
Shares in pharma giant AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) have dropped £14.40 or 10% today on negative drug trial news. The move has
3 UK investment trusts with super wide NAV discounts: bargains or value traps?
A number of investment trusts are still trading at discounts exceeding 20%, offering potentially attractive opportunities if sentiment improves. After
Why Costco’s results received a thumbs down from Wall Street
Members-only warehouse giant Costco (NASDAQ:COST) has been a juggernaut of a stock for decades. The Washington-based company is loved by
Playtech shares surge on raised FY guidance
Shares in online gambling platform Playtech (LON:PTEC) surged after the firm raised its FY26 earnings guidance. The group said it
Computacenter vs Bytes Technology: Which UK IT reseller offers the stronger investment case?
The latest trading updates from 9 July 2026 reinforced that both Computacenter (LON:CCC) and Bytes Technology (LON:BYIT) continue to benefit
Sharesify podcast 8 July 2026
In the latest Podcast, an Ian-less team see James and Steven discuss volatile markets, Samsung (KRX:005930) and investment trusts taking
The best global AI stocks beyond expensive US mega-cap market
For UK investors who feel they have missed the spectacular rally in the US ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks and perhaps worry
How tone change saw Jet2 shares surge 8%
Jet2’s (LON:JET2) shares jumped by almost 8% on 8 July after the company delivered a stronger-than-expected finish to its financial
Gym Group’s positive momentum persists in H1
Budget fitness operator Gym Group (LON:GYM) is a growth company in decent shape judging by its latest update. The low-cost
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