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Rightmove agrees new contract with OpenRent
Rightmove said on Thursday that it had entered into a new membership agreement with online lettings agent OpenRent.
Burford Capital reports 'strong' Q2
Burford Capital posted a sharp rise in second quarter revenues with the firm's management describing its performance as "strong".
Eli Lilly hikes guidance as obesity drug sales soar
Eli Lilly significantly raised its full-year revenue forecast by $3bn on Thursday, after reporting a strong second quarter driven by the robust performance of its blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Howard Hughes Holdings confirms potential offer from Pershing Square
Real estate firm Howard Hughes Holdings said on Thursday that it had received a potential takeover offer from billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management.
Deadline for Bellway to make firm Crest Nicholson offer extended
The deadline for Bellway’s potential acquisition of Crest Nicholson has been extended, the two companies announced on Thursday, allowing more time for due diligence and negotiation.
Deutsche Telekom upbeat on strong second-quarter
Deutsche Telekom has reported a strong second quarter on Thursday, continuing its steady growth trajectory.
Persimmon on track for FY completions at top end of guidance
Housebuilder Persimmon reported a decline in first-half pre-tax profit on Thursday but said it was on track to deliver full-year completions at the top end of guidance.
Helios Towers shares slide despite strong first half
Helios Towers announced a strong set of first-half results on Thursday, with upgraded full-year guidance, but its share price was well below the waterline as investors reacted to a fall in quarterly profit.
Derwent London upgrades rental guidance after strong half-year
Derwent London reported a strong first-half rental income performance on Thursday, leading to an upgrade to its rental growth guidance.
CRH lifts FY core profit guidance
Building materials group CRH said on Thursday that it was lifting its full-year guidance as it posted a jump in second-quarter core profits.
Beazley reports record first-half profit
Beazley announced a record profit before tax of $728. 9m for the first half on Thursday, nearly doubling its $366. 4 million profit from the same period last year.
Morgan Sindall FY performance to be 'slightly ahead' of expectations
Construction company Morgan Sindall said on Thursday that its full-year performance was set to be "slightly ahead" of its previous expectations after a record first-half performance.
Harbour Energy narrows FY production guidance
Harbour Energy narrowed its full-year production guidance on Thursday as the oil and gas producer pointed to "good" progress on its capital projects and planned maintenance shutdowns.
PageGroup profits slide in 'challenging' markets
Recruiter PageGroup posted a slump in first-half profit on Thursday as revenue fell in "challenging" market conditions.
UK's CMA finds local concern in Barratt/Redrow deal
Britain's competition regulator said its phase 1 review into Barratt's £2. 5bn deal to buy smaller house builder Redrow had raised concerns around one Barratt development.