Benjamin Chiou

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

🇲🇾 🇬🇧 Freelance writer, editor and editorial consultant. Former editor @couriermedia and @raconteur. [email protected]

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FTSE 250 movers: Dunelm and Deliveroo rise on quarterly updates

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

Dunelm saw its market cap swell by a tenth on Thursday with the stock leading the risers on the FTSE 250 after the homewares retailer reported an increase in third-quarter sales, while Deliveroo was impressing with a "strong" start to the year. Dunelm shares were up 9.9% after total sales rose 6.3% in the third quarter to £462m, with broad-based growth across the homeware and furniture categories.
Lilly shares jump on positive results from oral weight-loss drug trial

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

Lilly said a Phase 3 trial of Orforglipron, which is a so-called oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, demonstrated "statistically significant efficacy results and a safety profile consistent with injectable GLP-1 medicines".
BHP delivers record output but warns of 'significant' tariff impact

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

While trade tariffs would only have a "limited direct impact" on the business, BHP chief executive Mike Henry said the implication of slower economic growth and a fragmented trading environment "could be more significant". "China's ability to shift toward a consumption-led economy and for trade flows to adapt to the new environment will be key to sustaining the global outlook," Henry said in an update to the market on Thursday.
Wood Group extends Sidara offer deadline for second time

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

The company announced that it would be pushing the so-called 'put up or shut up' deadline, due to expire on Thursday, by another month. Sidara, formally known as Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners Holdings, now has until 15 May to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for Wood Group or walk away. "There can be no certainty that an offer will be made even if the pre-conditions are satisfied or waived," Wood Group said on Thursday.
US close: Stocks drop on Powell comments, chip sector fears

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

Fed chair Jerome Powell said in a speech at the Economic Club of Chicago that policymakers would need to "wait for greater clarity" before making any further moves on interest rates, saying that the central bank was in "challenging scenario". Powell said that, with Trump's tariff plans set to spur "higher inflation and slower growth", the Fed's dual-mandate goals "are in tension".
FTSE 250 movers: Oxford Instruments, gold miners lead the risers

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

Positive updates from Oxford Instruments, Mitie and DiscoverIE gave a boost to share prices on Wednesday, while another record high for gold lifted precious metal miners. Oxford Instruments rose 6% after reporting a strong second-half performance, with full-year results for the period to 31 March in line with market expectations. The manufacturing and research company cited continued momentum in order intake and strategic execution as key drivers of growth.
Accounting regulator opens probe into EY's audit of Post Office

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

The Financial Reporting Council, whose job is to promote transparency and integrity in business, said it has started a probe into the statutory audits of the Post Office for the financial years ending March 2015 to March 2018. The investigation is "with particular reference to matters related to the Horizon IT system", it said.
Heineken beats estimates with Q1 organic growth

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

The beer giant reported revenues of €7.78bn over the first three months of 2025, down 4.9% on a reported basis but 0.9% higher on an organic basis. Organic beer volumes were 2.1% lower than last year due to calendar-related factors, but net revenues per hectolitre improved by 3.3% due to an improved price-mix as the company mitigated inflationary pressures and focused on "portfolio premiumisation".
Europe midday: Stocks retreat on renewed trade tensions

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

By 1230 CEST, the Stoxx 600 was down 0.8% at 504.11, retreating after closing above the 500-point mark for the first time in nearly two weeks on Tuesday. The index had gained around 4.4% over the past two trading sessions alone amid increased optimism that Washington DC and Beijing could come to some sort of trade deal, after the Trump administration exempt certain Chinese-made consumer electronics from additional tariffs.
Playtech appoints sports media vet John Gleasure as new chair

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Benjamin Chiou

Mattingley informed the board of his intention to step down in January after four years on the board, and will step down as chair after Playtech's annual general meeting in May. Gleasure is currently a non-executive director at sports subscription group DAZN and digital publisher The Sporting News, where he previously served as executive chair.