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Frasers launches £166 million bid for Accent
Mike Ashley-controlled retail conglomerate Frasers (LON:FRAS) has launched an all-cash takeover offer for Antipodean sportswear seller Accent (ASX:AX1). Australia’s largest
US earnings jump the most since 2021
According to the latest analysis by FactSet, last quarter S&P 500 companies posted the strongest earnings growth since Q4 2021.
Sharesify podcast 12 June 2026
In the latest episode of the Podcast, the Sharesify team discuss the return of risk-on sentiment to markets. Investors hope
Best AI stocks for maximum returns over the next 5 years
Artificial intelligence has already become the dominant investment theme of the decade, but the next five years are likely to
Adobe Q2 2026 analysis: Strong numbers, weak share price – should investors be worried?
Leadership turnover and uncertainty around AI monetisation continue to weigh on Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) sentiment. The one-time tech star delivered another
Flutter to abandon London listing
Online sports betting and gaming firm Flutter Entertainment (LON:FLTR) has announced it will delist its London shares in early August.
Glenstone launches hostile bid for Alternative Income REIT
The wave of consolidation sweeping the REIT (real estate investment trust) sector continues apace. Three weeks after issuing a public
Coming next week: Beauty Tech, Jabil and Tesco
The reporting season is easing as we head into the summer. While the calendar is lighter than peak earnings season,
Virgin Wines uncorks downgrades as consumer confidence dips
Shares in Virgin Wines (LON:VINO) plunged after the online wine retailer lowered FY26 guidance due to a ‘challenging consumer market’
McBride trims outlook on higher input prices
Household cleaning products maker McBride (LON:MCB) lowered its FY26 and FY27 outlook due to higher input prices. The firm faces
6 top global defence stocks for growth and income in 2026
The defence sector remains one of the clearest long-term investment themes globally. NATO members are moving towards materially higher defence
Foresight sells public markets arm to Guinness
Foresight Group (LON:FSG) has agreed to sell its public markets investment division, Foresight Capital Management (FCM), to Guinness Global Investors.
Oracle Q4 and FY2026: AI boom drives record growth, but investors are worried about the bill
Oracle’s (NYSE:ORCL) latest fourth-quarter and full-year results were a classic example of a stock that beat expectations yet still disappointed
‘Lights are green’ for Custodian REIT
Richard Shepherd-Cross, manager of Custodian Property Income (LON: CREI), says ‘all the lights are green’ for the investment trust. The
Struggling Pacific Assets to merge with Schroder Asian Total Return
Consolidation across the investment trust sector continues apace. The latest deal will see Pacific Assets Trust (LON:PAC) merge with Schroder
Halma drops despite beating forecasts
Global analytics, technology and safety group Halma (LON:HLMA) posted better-than-expected FY26 results and sounded upbeat about FY27. However, given the
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