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Top-performing small-cap funds and trusts
The UK smaller companies sector has suffered from significant challenges in recent years. Greater investment outflows have led to significant
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In our latest podcast, Sharesify’s Steven Frazer, Ian Conway and James Crux talk AI doom, Guinness and tequila sales at
AI ‘scare trade’ continues to rattle investors
The AI scare trade continues to rattle investors following another sharp sell-off in software stocks this week. Key companies like
Morgan Sindall tops forecasts and raises targets
Construction and fit-out firm Morgan Sindall (MGNS) posted forecast-beating earnings and raised targets for two of its divisions. Less than
Diageo cuts guidance and slashes dividend
Shares in Diageo (DGE) sank 5.5% to £17.70 after the world’s biggest spirits company cut the first half-dividend and lowered
HSBC rallies despite drop in earnings
Shares in HSBC (HSBA) gained 4% to £13.45 despite the global banking group posting a 7% drop in FY25 earnings.
Home Depot beats forecasts and maintains guidance
US home improvement retailer Home Depot (HD) posted forecast-beating Q4 results and confirmed its current-year earnings guidance. Analysts had expressed
Unite Group slides after cutting outlook
Shares in student accommodation provider Unite Group (UTG) fell 9% after the company warned earnings would fall in FY26. The
Convatec rallies on upgraded growth targets
Shares in Convatec (CTEC) rallied 8% to 244.5p after the medical devices maker upgraded its medium-term organic growth target to
Standard Chartered dips despite buyback and dividend hike
Asia and Africa-focused bank Standard Chartered (STAN) announced a $1.5 billion share buyback and a 65% dividend hike. However, the
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Why Dell is a stock to watch this week
IT hardware stock Dell Technologies (DELL) has gone nowhere for two years, but that could be about to change. The
Over half of Smithson shareholders to cash out
Over half of Smithson’s (SSON) shareholders have opted to take cash rather than roll their investment into Smithson Equity Fund.
JD Sports launches new £200 million buyback
Shares in JD Sports Fashion (JD.) rallied 5.5% to 82.5p after the struggling sportswear retailer launched a fresh £200 million
Johnson Matthey slumps after Honeywell slashes offer
Shares in chemicals firm Johnson Matthey (JMAT) slid 14% to £19.70 after Honeywell (HON) cut its offer for JM’s catalyst
MONY posts record results on AI adoption
Comparison website provider MONY Group (MONY) reported record sales and earnings for the FY to December. The group estimated it
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