A strong set of interim numbers from Computacenter (LSE:CCC) dominated the technology sector on Thursday, with the group's first-half profit doubling and full-year guidance lifted comfortably above consensus. Elsewhere, Bango delivered a standout cash earnings milestone at the halfway point, while GlobalData struck a more cautious note, guiding to the low end of expectations and launching a share tender amid a difficult macro backdrop.
Computacenter doubles first-half profit and lifts full-year guidance
Computacenter (LSE:CCC) upgraded its full-year adjusted profit outlook to comfortably ahead of market consensus after first-half earnings doubled year-on-year. The technology services group's update was well received, with the shares rising 7.1% to 4,430p on the day.
GlobalData guides to low end of consensus amid elongated sales cycles
GlobalData (LSE:DATA) flagged a challenging macro environment and longer sales cycles as it steered full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance toward the low end of market consensus. The data and analytics group simultaneously launched a share tender offer, and the stock fell 4.2% to 73.5p. Underlying growth held at 1%, reflecting the subdued trading conditions the group described.
capAI extends option windows on three AI media platforms
capAI (LSE:CPAI) extended the runway on its option agreements covering three AI media platforms, giving each business additional time to build a commercial user base before the company decides whether to exercise its options. Chairman Professor Ronjon Nag said the extension was designed to allow each platform to establish genuine commercial traction rather than forcing a premature decision. The shares were quoted at 0.625p.
Bango's first-half cash earnings surpass full-year 2025 total
Bango (LSE:BGO) reported that cash earnings in the first six months of 2026 had already exceeded the total generated across the whole of the prior year, a milestone that sent the shares up 20.9% to 69.5p. Chief executive Paul Larbey pointed to 31% recurring revenue growth in the Subscriptions division and six new customer logos won in the period as evidence of sustained commercial momentum.
RC365 arranges $2m CEO-backed credit facility alongside placing
RC365 Holding (LSE:RCGH) secured a $2m unsecured credit facility provided by its own chief executive Chi Kit Law, accompanied by a share placing, to extend the London-listed fintech's runway for platform development. Despite the additional financing, the shares slipped 7.7% to 2.4p.
Quantum Blockchain Technologies unveils learning-free Bitcoin mining method
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (LSE:QBT) disclosed a new iteration of its proprietary Bitcoin mining approach, describing it as a "learning-free" variant of its existing method, a development the company said demonstrated continued scientific progress on one of cryptography's most demanding problems. Chief executive and executive chairman Francesco Gardin credited the R&D team's creativity for the result. The shares edged down 2.8% to 0.35p.
Bytes Technology Group opens new financial year with strong gross profit growth
Bytes Technology Group (LSE:BYIT) reported that both gross invoiced income and gross profit were rising strongly at the start of its new financial year, with the board characterising progress as consistent with its full-year outlook. The UK and Ireland IT software and cloud services provider saw its shares add 2.6% to 404.2p on the update.
