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UK data watchdog quizzes Elon Musk's X over Grok AI

Wed 07 January 2026 16:47

(Sharecast News) - Britain's data protection watchdog contacted Elon Musk's social media platform X and its artificial intelligence subsidiary xAI on Wednesday, after reports raised serious concerns about content generated by the platform's Grok AI tool,

Elliott Management lining up Rothschild for Waterstones listing - report

Wed 07 January 2026 15:56

(Sharecast News) - The owner of Waterstones is reportedly close to hiring bankers to work on a multibillion-pound listing of the bookseller.

IP Group tumbles as portfolio company Pulmocide ends study for lead product

Wed 07 January 2026 14:27

(Sharecast News) - IP Group slumped on Wednesday after it said portfolio company Pulmocide has decided to end the Phase 3 study of its opelconazole product for the treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA).

Ventyx Biosciences said to be in takeover talks with Eli Lilly, shares surge

Wed 07 January 2026 13:35

(Sharecast News) - Ventyx Biosciences surged in pre-market trade on Wednesday following a report that Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced talks to buy the company for more than $1bn to expand its work in immunology.

Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount's 'insufficient' takeover offer

Wed 07 January 2026 12:33

(Sharecast News) - The board of Warner Bros Discovery on Wednesday unanimously rejected Paramount Skydance's revised takeover offer, reiterating its preference for the $72bn tie-up with Netflix announced last month.

Thursday preview: Marks & Spencer, Tesco updates in focus

Wed 07 January 2026 09:58

(Sharecast News) - Thursday is a big day for UK retailers, with both Marks & Spencer and Tesco due to publish updates, alongside bakery chain Greggs.

ISS recommends Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba's resolutions

Wed 07 January 2026 09:39

(Sharecast News) - Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust said on Wednesday that independent voting adviser ISS has recommended that shareholders vote against all of Saba Capital Management's resolutions at the general meeting on 20 January.

Reckitt to return £1.6bn to shareholders after Essential Home sale

Wed 07 January 2026 08:03

(Sharecast News) - Consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser said on Wednesday that it will return £1.6bn to shareholders by way of a special dividend following the sale of its Essential Home business.

Topps Tiles hails fifth consecutive quarter of LFL sales growth

Wed 07 January 2026 07:50

(Sharecast News) - Tile specialist Topps Tiles reported its fifth consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth on Wednesday.

GSK chronic hepatitis B treatment hits goal in two studies

Wed 07 January 2026 07:36

(Sharecast News) - GSK on Wednesday said its potential chronic hepatitis B treatment had met primary endpoints in two trials that covered 1,800 patients from 29 countries.