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Barclays holds guidance as Q1 profit jumps 16%; Shares gain
Barclays said it was on track to meet full-year guidance as it posted a 16% jump in pre-tax profits driven by growth across all its businesses.
UK govt finally publishes gambling review
The UK government’s long-awaited and much-delayed gambling review was finally published on Thursday as it sought to replace outdated legislation drawn up before the proliferation of betting apps on mobile phones.
Europe midday: Shares muted ahead of flash US GDP data
European shares were marginally higher on Thursday as worries about banking sector stability continued to overshadow yet another massive dump of corporate earnings and updates.
Europe open: Shares flat amid earnings deluge; SimCorp surges on bid
European shares were flat at the open on Thursday as worries about banking sector stability continued to overshadow yet another massive dump of corporate earnings and updates.
Sainsburys lifts guidance despite squeeze on FY profits amid price war
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's on Thursday lifted guidance for the current fiscal year after posting a fall in 2022/23 profits as it spent £560m to keep prices low in the battle for consumers amid the cost of living crisis.
Capricorn Energy shares slump despite $575m payout pledge
Troubled oil and gas producer Capricorn Energy is planning to give shareholders $575m in payouts after a failed merger, boardroom clearout and radical cut in operations.
Spectris holds guidance as Q1 sales rise 24% on strong order book
Precision instrument maker Spectris held annual guidance as first quarter sales rose 24% driven by a strong order book and easing of supply chain constraints.
Glencore buys stake in Brazil assets from Norsk Hydro for $700m
Miner and commodities trader Glencore said it was buying a 30% stake in Brazilian alumina refinery Alunorte and a 5% stake in bauxite producer Mineracao Rio do Norte from Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro for around $700m.
DS Smith sees FY in line as prices offset lower volumes
Paper and packaging group held full-year guidance as higher prices offset forecast lower volumes.
RS Group buys Distrelec for €365m
RS Group said it had bought Distrelec, a distributor of industrial and maintenance, repair and operations products for €365m (£323m) on a cash-free and debt-free basis.