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Pearson (NYSE:PSO) reported higher revenue, profit and earnings per share for the first half of 2026 and said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance, as growth in Virtual Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills and several assessment businesses offset pressure in English language test

Pearson’s fair value estimate has been adjusted from £11.83 to about £12.24, reflecting updated assumptions in recent analyst research. This aligns with commentary that acknowledges Pearson’s progress on execution, while also questioning how much upside remains after the share price move and current guidance. As you read on, you will see how these shifting views contribute to the evolving narrative around growth, margins, and what might already be reflected in the stock’s valuation. Analyst...

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In recent days, Cognizant Technology Solutions announced multiple AI-focused moves, including integrating ServiceNow AI Agents with its open-source Neuro AI Multi-Agent Accelerator, expanding its AI governance alliance with Rubrik, and advancing an AI skills partnership with Pearson to support workforce development programs. Together, these announcements highlight Cognizant’s push to position its Neuro AI ecosystem as an orchestration and control layer for complex, multi-agent enterprise AI...

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Pearson’s updated fair value price target of £11.83, compared with £11.70 previously, reflects small adjustments running through new analyst models. Recent research has pulled targets both higher and lower as analysts react to the latest results and bring Pearson closer in line with broader media sector peers. Read on to see what is driving these shifts and how you can track the next moves in the story. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report...

FTSE 100 up 108 points to 10,303 Anglo American sells coking coal assets US agrees temp lift of Iran sanctions Bonds remain elevated for major economies 4.06pm: Some FTSE gains trimmed It's set to be a fairly good day for the FTSE 100, with a hundred-point gain on the...