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AstraZeneca posts better-than-expected H1 results


By Goran Nastic

AstraZeneca reaffirmed its full-year guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected first-half results


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Vodafone lifts FY27 outlook after strong Q1 despite Germany weakness

Telecoms giant Vodafone raised its full-year guidance after reporting a strong start to FY27, with first-quarter revenue boosted by the consolidation of Three UK and double-digit growth in Africa, although its biggest market, Germany, continued to face intense competition

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DCC Energy agrees £5.75bn takeover

DCC Energy has agreed a £5.75bn takeover from private equity firm KKR, and Energy Capital Partners

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Pharos board switches support for higher rival bid from Serica

Pharos Energy has backed a £145.7m takeover by Serica Energy after the North Sea producer outbid rival suitor Ratio Petroleum Energy, which saw Pharos shares jump as much as 34% following the announcement

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CMA seeks views on Sky-ITV deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited comments on Sky's proposed £1.6bn acquisition of ITV Media & Entertainment, ahead of a decision on whether to launch a formal Phase 1 merger investigation.

The proposed deal, which was agreed earlier this month after months of talks, values ITV M&E at up to £1.6bn, comprising £1.2bn in cash, Love Productions valued at £200m and a potential earn-out of up to £200m linked to future advertising performance and other adjustments

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Volkswagen cuts sales outlook as restructuring drive accelerates

German car maker Volkswagen has cut its 2026 sales revenue forecast after reporting weaker first-half earnings, as it battles Chinese competition, tariff pressures and declining profitability

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BT profits drop as revenue remains flat in Q1

BT has recorded a 4% year-on-year profit drop to £505m in the three months to 30 June, while its revenue fell by 0.3% to £4.3bn

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Investors look through easyJet profit drop to send shares higher

easyJet reported a steep drop in third-quarter profit of £85m, down from £286m a year earlier, as higher fuel costs took their toll, but shares still rose 5% in trading today as investors focused on later bookings and takeover interest

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Prologis places ‘final’ £14bn offer for Segro

Prologis has announced its "best and final" acquisition offer for Segro, valuing the logistics firm at £14bn.

The US firm said its new offer, which consists of 0.092 new Prologis shares for each Segro share and a partial cash alternative of up to £3.5bn, will not be increased, believing that it provides a "compelling opportunity for both sets of shareholders"

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Howdens set to ‘outperform’ market in full-year

Howdens has stated that it expects to outperform its competitors in 2026, as trading remains in line with expectations

Wise denied US banking licence

London-based payments firm, Wise, has been denied a US banking licence
Mitie agrees to £3.1bn takeover offer from OCS

Mitie Group has agreed to a £3.1bn acquisition offer from the private-equity owned facilities management firm, OCS, becoming the latest London-listed firm to be acquired in 2026
Victoria posts £326m loss but sees trading recovery

Victoria reported a wider net loss of £326.3m for the year to March, as the company absorbed impairment charges, refinancing costs and restructuring expenses while navigating weak markets


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