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Gamma Comms jumps 14% on possible buyout, but who might be the players?
FTSE 250 Gamma Communications (GAMA) jumped more than 14% on Wednesday after the company confirmed it is in early-stage discussions
Close Brothers leaps on revised motor claims
Shares in Close Brothers (CBG) leapt 17% to 458p after the lender issued a positive update on motor finance claims.
Motorpoint rallies on forecast-beating profits
Shares in Motorpoint (MOTR) rallied after the omnichannel car seller reported a forecast-beating 83% profits surge for FY26. This was
Shell lowers Q1 outlook on gas unit
Oil giant Shell (SHEL) cut its outlook for Q1 ahead of the publication of its results on 7 May. The
10 stock ideas for Q2 geopolitical dip recovery
Bank of America (BofA) is urging investors to use the recent US equity pullback as an opportunity to selectively build
Boost for IBT as Soleno agrees takeover
Shares in International Biotechnology Trust (IBT) were boosted by the $2.9 billion takeover of its largest holding Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO).
How to invest in space stocks
The Artemis II mission, which has seen astronauts travel further from Earth than ever before, has captured the public and
Pershing Square bids for Universal Music
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square plans to take over Universal Music Group (UMG) in a $64 billion (£48.4 billion) cash and
Pershing Square Capital Management plans
As the turmoil in markets rolls into Q2, we have put together a list of the most shorted UK and
Coming next week: Constellation Brands and Shell
This week we spin through what to expect from US beverage giant Constellation Brands (STZ) and energy major Shell (SHEL). Remember, if you
Sharesify podcast 2 April 2026
In today’s Podcast, the Sharesify team discuss this week’s big bounce for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq and Steven explains
Transitioning your growth portfolio into reliable retirement income
We will all get to the stage when we want to stop working, living not from a salary but income
Why it’s all change at Murray Income Trust
Having taken over the management of Murray Income Trust (MUT) on 2 March, Artemis’ UK equity income team has speedily
McBride highlights supply chain issues
Private label household products firm McBride (MCB) has warned of emerging signs of shortages in global supply chains. It also
Speedy Hire hits new low on revised outlook
Shares in plant and equipment rental group Speedy Hire (SDY) hit an all-time low of 18p after the firm lowered
Who are Q1’s big winners and losers?
It has been a bumpy Q1 in markets, with quite a divergence in performance between UK large-caps and small/mid-caps. The
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