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Diploma ups revenue and profit guidance
Specialist engineering and distribution group Diploma (DPLM) has raised its FY26 revenue and profit growth forecast. The FTSE 100 firm
Currys upgrades profit guidance again
Shares in Currys (CURY) sparked higher after the electricals retailer raised FY26 profit guidance off the back of strengthening revenues
Synectics slides on energy sector slowdown fears
Security and surveillance solutions company Synectics (SNX:AIM) slumped after warning some energy sector customers have delayed project decisions. Synectics’ board
Why Glenstone wants to buy Alternative Income REIT
Alternative Income REIT’s (AIRE) biggest shareholder Glenstone is considering an all-cash takeover of the commercial property-focused real estate investment trust
Advanced Medical Solutions slumps as suitor slinks away
Shares in Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) tumbled more than 20% after suitor TA Associates decided not to make an offer
New direction for Baillie Gifford European Growth
Investors will hope Joe Faraday’s appointment as manager of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (BGEU) marks a change for the
Sharesify podcast 15 May 2026
In the latest episode of the Podcast, the chaps discuss everything from markets and macro developments to takeovers and timepieces.
Coming next week: Nvidia, Marks & Spencer, and Dr Martens
The US results season is almost over, but chip designer Nvidia (NVDA), the biggest stock in the world and the
Scottish Mortgage soars ahead of SpaceX IPO
Popular investment trust Scottish Mortgage (SMT) is the best share price total return performer in the Association of Investment Companies’
Grafton keeps guidance but warns of UK contraction
European builders merchant and DIY retailer Grafton (GFTU) kept its FY26 profit guidance but warned of a weak UK market.
‘Start Investing Now’ part 7: How much should you invest monthly?
One of the most common questions new investors ask is: ‘How much should I invest each month?’ The good news
Tate & Lyle shares surge as Ingredion makes offer
Shares in Tate & Lyle (TATE) surged after the food producer confirmed that Ingredion (INGR) has proposed a cash offer
Watches of Switzerland beats forecasts
Luxury timepiece seller Watches of Switzerland (WOSG) clocked up record sales in FY26, beating revenue and earnings forecasts. CEO Brian
Cisco AI narrative switches to accelerating revenue ramp
Cisco Systems (CSCO) delivered one of its strongest ‘beat-and-raise’ quarters in years, and the market reaction reflected a major shift
RTW Bio beats key benchmarks again
Healthcare trust RTW Biotech Opportunities (RTW) outperformed its major biotech benchmarks in April. The fund delivered a 7% month-on-month increase in
3i Group shares tumble again
Shareholders in 3i Group (III) must feel like it’s Groundhog Day after the stock fell over 15% for a second
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