LSE:CPG 15 May 2026

Compass Group Shares Fall After Profit Outlook Raised
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Compass Group Shares Fall After Profit Outlook Raised

Compass Group shares fell 1.46% to $32.25 in London on Tuesday, underperforming the FTSE 100, after a recent profit forecast upgrade. The company reported first-half revenue of $25 billion, up 9% underlying, and raised its 2026 operating profit growth target to above 11%. Investors remain cautious over office demand and inflation. Compass switched its London share trading currency to U.S. dollars in April.
May 19, 2026
Compass Group Just Won a Major U.S. Campus Deal. Investors Are Watching the Bigger Test
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Compass Group Just Won a Major U.S. Campus Deal. Investors Are Watching the Bigger Test

Compass Group’s North American unit was chosen as the University of Kentucky’s preferred enterprise-services partner, with dining and concessions to begin July 1. Shares in London fell 3.66% to $32.09 by 14:58 BST Friday. The deal comes days after Compass raised its 2026 profit outlook. University officials said current employees will retain their jobs, pay and benefits.
May 15, 2026

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  • Australian MP Proposes Bill Mandating Telco Network Sharing During Disasters
    May 27, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT. Independent MP Helen Haines plans a private member's bill to require telecommunications companies in Australia to enable temporary mobile network roaming during natural disasters like floods and bushfires. The move aims to address recurring communication failures that jeopardize safety, particularly in regional areas with limited coverage. The bill also mandates 24-hour power backups for mobile sites in high-risk zones and funds internet access at evacuation centres. This follows government trials of temporary roaming, expected to launch before the next severe weather season. Telcos Optus and Telstra anticipate delivery by October. The legislation is endorsed by multiple regional MPs and seeks faster action than the planned 2027 Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation, which obliges telcos to ensure nationwide outdoor coverage. Critics call for broader domestic roaming to improve emergency communication resilience.