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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.
US industrial production rises as expected in March

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Alexander Bueso

According to the US Department of Commerce, in seasonally adjusted terms, total production fell at a month-on-month pace of 0.3% in March (consensus: -0.2%). Factory production was ahead by 0.3%, following a 1.0% gain in February, led by output of motor vehicles and for aerospace. Mining output was higher by 0.6% alongside, but was roughly flat for the latest three-month stretch, Commerce said. Utilities output meanwhile slumped by 5.8%.
XPS Pensions expects to meet upgraded full-year expectations

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Alexander Bueso

The UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions sector said sales grew by 18% over the year ending on 31 March. "As in previous years, ongoing regulatory change, new client wins, and the inflation-linkage of our contracts, combined with the resilience and predictability of our business model, has driven our robust financial performance," the company said.
US retail sales spike as consumers try to get ahead of tariffs

1 week ago | sharecast.com | Alexander Bueso

According to the US Department of Commerce, in seasonally adjusted terms, retail sales volumes increased at a month-on-month pace of 1.4% to reach $734.9bn (consensus: 1.3%). That compared to a 0.2% increase in February. Excluding motor vehicles and parts, sales were up by 0.5% (consensus: 0.3%) and if gasoline station sales were also left out then by 0.8%. Sales of motor vehicles and parts grew by 5.3% and those of building materials by 3.3%.