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Discover the investment trust ‘Super Heroes’
War in the Middle East is already stoking up inflation, meaning there will be no let-up in the rising cost

Unite sells assets as growth stalls
Student accomodation provider Unite Group (UTG) said it was stepping up asset sales to boost income this year. The group

SpaceX is about to rip up IPO playbook and investors can’t get enough, here’s why
The incoming IPO of SpaceX has sparked hysteria like never before. Sure, Artemis II has rekindled mass excitement about space

Constellation Brands suspends FY28 outlook
US alcoholic drinks group Constellation Brands (STZ) served up forecast-beating Q4 results and called out encouraging momentum across its beer

Metlen confirms medium-term outlook after mixed FY25
Greek conglomerate Metlen Energy & Metals (MTLN) reaffirmed its medium-term guidance despite a sharp drop in FY25 earnings. The firm,

SDCL Efficiency Income proposes wind-down
Investment trust SDCL Efficiency Income (SEIT) is to start a managed wind-down after shareholders rejected a plan to turn the

Van Elle agrees takeover at 58% premium
The board of specialist contractor Van Elle (VANL) has agreed a takeover by Austrian group Strabag at a 58% premium.

Sharesify podcast 8 April 2026
In today’s Podcast, the Sharesify team discuss another crazy week for stocks after the US and Iran agreed a ceasefire. Is this

Are stock markets attractive right now? Analyst says yes, here’s why
Yardeni Research argues that equities offer compelling value at current levels, citing a rare combination of meaningfully compressed valuation multiples

Levi Strauss boosts sales outlook
Denim lifestyle retailer Levi Strauss (LEVI) delivered forecast-beating Q1 results. The company also raised FY26 guidance after reporting a ‘great

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).













