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Wednesday preview: UK Budget, Shell in focus
All eyes on Wednesday will be on the UK budget announcement.
Director dealings: Likewise non-executive director lowers stake
Likewise Group revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Andrew Simpson had disposed of 9. 25m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed floor coverings distributor.
Challenger farms out Uruguay block interest to Chevron
Challenger Energy announced on Tuesday that it has completed the farm-out of a 60% interest in its AREA OFF-1 block offshore Uruguay to Chevron.
Shield Therapeutics reports strong quarter for Accrufer
Shield Therapeutics reported a strong third-quarter performance for its iron deficiency treatment Accrufer in the US on Tuesday, achieving net revenue of $7. 2m.
Oracle Power completes ground survey at Blue Rock Valley
Oracle Power announced the completion of a ground gravity survey at its Blue Rock Valley Copper and Silver Project in Western Australia's Ashburton Basin on Tuesday.
Alba Mineral Resources reports progress at Clogau-St David's
Alba Mineral Resources updated the market on operations at its Clogau-St David’s Gold Mine in north Wales on Tuesday, reporting progress at its priority Llechfraith Target.
Royal Caribbean posts solid third quarter but more cautious outlook
Shares in Miami-based cruise operator Royal Caribbean were sliding in early trading on Tuesday, even after it reported adjusted third-quarter earnings per share of $5. 20, surpassing analyst expectations of $5. 04.
Union Jack announces impending spudding of Taylor-1
Union Jack Oil announced on Tuesday that its Taylor-1 well in Seminole County, Oklahoma, is set to spud around 31 October.
More than 1,000 Ford workers to go on strike on Wednesday
More than 1,000 Ford workers will go on strike on Wednesday in a long-running dispute over pay and contract changes.
Sylvania Platinum starts new financial year strongly
Sylvania Platinum reported a strong first quarter on Tuesday, with a 12% quarter-on-quarter increase in platinum group metals (PGM) production from its Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO).
McDonald's tops Q3 forecasts, but international sales narrow
McDonald's reported third-quarter 2024 earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by effective US sales strategies, but weighed down by international challenges.
Adidas upbeat after solid third quarter
Adidas reported robust third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, with 10% currency-neutral revenue growth driven by the underlying brand, which rose 14%.
Pfizer lifts full-year guidance on bumper Q3 sales
Pfizer lifted its full-year guidance on Tuesday after third-quarter numbers beat Wall Street expectations.
IG Design profits set to improve in H2
Stationery product manufacturing company IG Design said on Tuesday that profits were anticipated to improve in H2.
Lufthansa sees record quarterly sales, but profits slip
German flag carrier Deutsche Lufthansa reported record sales in the third quarter and said winter bookings were above last year, though profits were nearly a tenth lower than last yearT.
Mortgage approvals hit fresh highs - Bank of England
UK mortgage approvals have climbed to their highest level since before 2022’s disastrous mini Budget, official data showed on Tuesday.
Shares in YouGov surge on positive outlook
Shares in YouGov surged on Tuesday, after the polling specialist posted a jump in full-year revenues and said it was on track to meet its 2025 guidance.
HSBC's third-quarter profits beat expectations
HSBC announced another $3bn share buyback on Tuesday as it posted better-than-expected third-quarter profits, underpinned by solid performances from the wealth and investment banking units.
Foxtons buys two commuter town estate agents for £12.6m
Foxtons said on Tuesday that it has bought two commuter town estate agents - Haslams and Imagine - for £12. 6m.
Santander shares drop despite Q3 beat as UK results delayed
Shares in Banco Santander slumped on Tuesday despite record third-quarter profits beating analysts' forecasts, as the Spanish banking group announced it was delaying the results of its UK unit owing to this week's landmark ruling on motor finance commissions.