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Thu 14 Nov 2024 15:50
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday in positive territory, with sentiment buoyed by robust corporate updates, as investors digested the latest producer price data out of the United States.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 15:43
(Sharecast News) - Hollywood Bowl revealed on Thursday that chairman Peter Boddy had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed bowling centres operator.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,486.39 0.62%
Thu 14 Nov 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Thursday as investors digested another batch of inflation data.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 13:43
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,069.27 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 11:08
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were cautiously higher ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors awaited another fresh inflation reading.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received updates from the likes of Aviva and Spirax, but gains were muted as investors eyed another US inflation reading.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - European markets rallied on Thursday as investors digested US inflation data and a raft of upbeat corporate earnings.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 10:04
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Thursday following a US inflation report overnight that reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 08:07
(Sharecast News) - European markets rallied on Thursday as investors digested US inflation data and a raft of corporate earnings.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news and looked ahead to another US inflation reading.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Thursday as investors eyed a slew of corporate releases and another US inflation reading.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 22:03
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday as market participants digested fresh inflation data.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 20:23
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished on a mixed note on Wednesday after a weak session in Asia as investors worried about the possible imposition of tariffs by the new US administration.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on manufacturing and research company Oxford Instruments from 2,925.0p to 2,830.0p on Wednesday, citing a "strong underlying performance".
Wed 13 Nov 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - Jadestone Energy revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Alexander Blakeley had acquired 443,100 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed upstream production company.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 15:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as market participants digested fresh inflation data.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,005.49 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended with mixed results on Wednesday, as investors assessed the latest US inflation data for October, which aligned with forecasts.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 14:34
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,363.75 -0.31%
Wed 13 Nov 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses at midday on Wednesday after a weak session in Asia as investors worried about the possible imposition of tariffs by the new US administration, while eyes were also on inflation data from across the pond.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants awaited fresh inflation data.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 09:06
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets largely declined on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street's post-election rally, which lost momentum overnight.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in retreat again on Wednesday after a weak session in Asia as investors worried about the possible imposition of tariffs by the new US administration, while eyes were also on inflation data from across the pond.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday, steadying after heavy losses in the previous session, but with gains muted ahead of the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 13 Nov 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 20:36
(Sharecast News) - US stocks snapped a five-day winning streak on Tuesday, pulling back from record levels as the post-election rally ran out of steam with bond yields at a four-month high.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 16:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors digested recent UK employment data alongside broader market reactions to Donald Trump's US presidential victory last week.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 15:54
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell sharply on Tuesday to a three-month low as a gloomy German sentiment survey and ongoing concerns about US tariff concerns triggered a sell-off.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 14:53
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Direct Line on Tuesday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut its price target on the stock to 165.0p from 235.0p, stating the industry-wide turn to deflation meant that the time to raise prices ahead of inflation without materially contracting the policy count has now passed.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.1% at 8,039.06 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 14:42
(Sharecast News) - Travis Perkins revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Pete Redfern had acquired 249,218 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed builders' merchant.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 14:39
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,553.27 -0.82%
Tue 12 Nov 2024 14:24
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Tuesday after closing at fresh record highs in the previous session.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday after closing at fresh record highs in the previous session.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares trimmed morning losses after the post-US election bounce ran out of steam.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and the impact of Donald Trump's US presidential win.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 08:48
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread declines on Tuesday, as investor caution lingered despite a strong rally in US stocks, where key benchmarks closed at record highs following last week's election results.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 08:33
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply at the open, giving up gains driven by a post-US election bounce that drove tech stocks higher amid optimism the new administration would bring in business-friendly policies.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as data revealed an uptick in unemployment and a cooling in wage growth, and as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a weak session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 18:40
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose for the fifth straight session on Monday, with all three Wall Street benchmarks hitting new closing highs, as the post-election rally continued.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 16:57
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday, with Croda International among the leaders after the specialty chemicals company reported a strong third-quarter sales update.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,746.46 1.11%
Mon 11 Nov 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,124.50 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 11:33
(Sharecast News) - Matthew Jeffs, chief executive officer of Arcontech Group, disclosed a series of personal share purchases in the company on Monday, amounting to a total of 60,000 ordinary shares.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 11:23
(Sharecast News) - US stocks mostly rose on Monday morning as the Dow and S&P 500 reached new heights as post-election optimism continued to lift investor sentiment, with crypto stocks among the best performers as bitcoin prices surged.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 11:14
(Sharecast News) - European shares maintained gains on Monday as the post-US election rally continued, while Evotec shares surged on a report that private equity outfit Triton was mulling a bid for the German drug developer after taking a 10% stake.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing higher ahead of the opening bell on Monday, with all three Wall Street benchmarks set to hit fresh record highs - though volumes are expected to be light due to the Veterans Day holiday.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of review platform Trustpilot on Monday with a 'buy' rating and 331p price target.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, with Croda pacing the gains after a well-received third-quarter sales update.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 10:36
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Monday as China's latest economic data and a newly announced five-year stimulus package failed to inspire investor confidence.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened strongly on Monday as the post-US election rally continued and investors shrugged off a fall on Asian markets in response to China's latest stimulus measures.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key jobs data later in the week.
Mon 11 Nov 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following four sessions of losses, as investors eyed jobs data later in the week.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 21:59
(Sharecast News) - US stocks registered mild gains on Friday but still managed to hit new records as the post-election rally continued, with the Dow and S&P 500 putting in their best weekly performance of the year so far.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 16:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red on Friday, with heavily-weighted miners under the cosh as China's latest $1.4trn stimulus package underwhelmed investors.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 16:32
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell on Friday, with markets in the UK, Germany and France registering heavy losses by the close, as a wave of poorly received corporate earnings and underwhelming stimulus measures in China weighed on sentiment.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on Auto Trader from 880.0p to 830.0p on Friday, stating the group's "noisy" H1 had raised questions.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - Haleon revealed on Friday that non-executive director Alan Stewart had acquired 33,923 ordinary shares in the London-listed consumer healthcare business.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Serco fell 8% after it was revealed that the company had lost a long-running Australian immigration detention centres contract while simultaneously warning of rising labour costs.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.8% at 8,076.65 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 14:11
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the following week would be on US consumer prices and the country's central bank, the Federal Reserve.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 14:03
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks trading got off to a mostly positive start on Friday after the Federal Reserve Bank opted to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 12:01
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were firmly lower by Friday lunchtime as a package of stimulus measures from China underwhelmed investors following a tumultuous week for global financial markets.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Friday, with heavily-weighted miners under the cosh as China's latest $1.4 trillion stimulus package underwhelmed investors.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were marginally lower ahead of the bell on Friday after the Federal Reserve Bank opted to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - Asia Pacific stocks ended the week on a soft note after officials in Beijing refrained from more fiscal stimulus.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Friday at the end of an eventful week, as investors mulled rate cuts by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 07:51
(Sharecast News) - European markets opened flat on Friday as investors continued to digest the previous day's interest-rate cuts and assessed a mixed bag of corporate earnings from across the continent.
Fri 08 Nov 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday at the end of a busy week, as investors mulled rate cuts by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 22:07
(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as market participants digested former president Donald Trump's re-election victory and the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 19:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended down on Thursday as investors mulled a rate cut by the Bank of England, waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 16:48
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished firmly higher on Thursday as traders weighed up a barrage of economic data and central bank meetings from the UK, Sweden and Norway, with markets rebounding after a sharp US election-related slump.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - Associated British Foods revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Loraine Woodhouse had acquired 41,720 ordinary shares in the London-listed food processing and retail company.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green yet again early on Thursday as market participants seemingly continued to cheer former president Donald Trump's re-election victory and awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 14:45
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,163.07 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was trading 0.8% higher on Thursday afternoon as markets bounced back after US election-related weakness the previous session, though big drops from the likes of Wood Group and ITV were limiting upside.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 13:03
(Sharecast News) - China's merchandise trade surplus widened unexpectedly in October amid brisk growth in the country's exports.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 12:10
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell yet again on Thursday as market participants seemingly continued to cheer former president Donald Trump's re-election victory.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday after the Bank of England cut rates as expected, and as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 09:33
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in Asia were mostly higher on Thursday in the wake of the fresh record highs on Wall Street after the US presidential elections.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 08:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rose on Thursday as investors waded through a barrage of economic data and awaited central bank meetings in Sweden, the UK and US.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and looked ahead to the latest policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 21:25
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday after news outlets called the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - The post-election rally across European stock markets rapidly lost steam on Wednesday, with markets swinging sharply into the red as investors assessed what another Donald Trump presidency might mean for the global economy.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday in mixed territory as markets processed Donald Trump's surprise landslide victory in the US presidential election.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,168.57 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 13:43
(Sharecast News) - Investment trusts were performing well on Wednesday afternoon as global stock markets rose strongly in the aftermath of the US election, with Donald Trump's victory prompting investors to scale up their appetite for risk.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 13:41
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded Burberry on Wednesday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and hiked its price target on the stock to 900.0p from 650.0p.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 13:40
(Sharecast News) - Asos revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Dave Murray had acquired 5,800 ordinary shares in the London-listed fashion retailer.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 13:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were sharply higher at the open on Wednesday after news outlets began to call the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 11:18
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were sharply higher ahead of the bell on Wednesday after news outlets began to call the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - European markets came off their highs by Wednesday lunchtime but were still trading with impressive gains in the aftermath of the US presidential election, with Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris to emerge as the clear winner.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 10:49
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors responded to Wall Street's overnight rally ahead of US presidential election results.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Wednesday as Donald Trump closed in on the US presidency.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rallied on Wednesday morning in the aftermath of the US presidential elections, with Donald Trump already declaring a "magnificent victory" in the race against Kamala Harris to the White House.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
Wed 06 Nov 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set to gain at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump was on course to win the US presidential race.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 22:22
(Sharecast News) - Traders were in a bullish mood despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential elections, with all three Wall Street benchmark indices rising by 1% or more.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 16:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with caution dominating markets as US voters headed to the presidential polls.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 16:13
(Sharecast News) - A person closely associated with Trustpilot non-executive chairman, Zillah Byng-Thorne, picked up a batch of shares in the review platform.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were subdued on Tuesday with the Stoxx 600 finishing flat as investors digested a barrage of underwhelming corporate earnings and awaited news from the US presidential elections, which have the potential to cause some major market volatility in the coming days.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 15:05
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 was trading more or less flat on Tuesday afternoon, with gains from TP ICAP and Pennon offset by falls by Burberry and Close Brothers.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were putting in decent gains on Tuesday morning despite the potential for significant market volatility as the public heads to polls to pick their candidate to become the country's 47th president.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 8,175.75 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 8,175.75 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 12:29
(Sharecast News) - UK water companies were on the rise on Tuesday as Citi and JPMorgan Cazenove struck a positive note on the outlook ahead of Ofwat's Final Determinations next month.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 11:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were flat by Tuesday lunchtime, with markets across the continent rangebound as investors brace for news from the US presidential election later on, while a barrage of disappointing corporate earnings weighed on sentiment.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed a little higher by midday on Tuesday, but gains were unspectacular as investors erred on the side of caution as Americans headed to the polls.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 10:18
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were inching higher on Tuesday, though gains were likely to be limited as investors scaled back their appetite for risk ahead of the presidential elections.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 09:55
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed in a mixed state on Tuesday as investors cautiously navigated global uncertainties surrounding the US presidential election and a potential interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve later in the week.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 08:47
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened higher on Tuesday morning, though gains were only mild as investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of the US elections, which have the potential to cause some big swings across global financial markets in the coming days.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 08:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher in early trade on Tuesday, with investors erring on the side of caution as Americans headed to the polls.
Tue 05 Nov 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as Americans headed to the polls.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 16:04
(Sharecast News) - European stocks lost steam on Monday afternoon as earlier gains faded and global markets turned red ahead of Tuesday's US presidential election.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - Science Group revealed on Monday that executive chair Martyn Ratcliffe had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed science and technology consultancy business.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity downgraded Fresnillo on Monday to 'hold' from 'buy' as it pointed to a strong run over the past three to six months.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Monday, as investors prepared for a week laden with key political and economic events, including the upcoming US presidential election and anticipated policy statements in both the UK and US.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - Luxury brand Burberry topped the risers list on Monday on the back of takeover rumours, while low-cost single-board computer maker Raspberry Pi was the worst performer, extending recent losses.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,207.11 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 14:00
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as Americans get set to head to the polls tomorrow.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 12:21
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as Americans get set to head to the polls in a little over 24 hours.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - European markets advanced on Monday, with energy stocks leading the way higher, though trading was rangebound ahead of the US election, which has the potential to cause some big swings in the coming days.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets rallied on Monday as investors awaited key developments in the United States and China.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a busy week that includes the US presidential election and policy announcements in the UK and across the pond.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mixed on Monday morning as investors sat on their hands ahead of a number of monumental risk events in the coming days which could decide the future trajectory for markets in the coming months.
Mon 04 Nov 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Monday as all eyes turned to the US election on Tuesday and policy announcements in the UK and the US this week.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 21:41
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rebounded on Friday while bond yields surged as a much lower-than-expected jobs report made life easier for the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy next week.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested an unexpectedly low US payrolls figure, as well as a range of UK economic releases.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of Warpaint on Friday with an 'outperform' rating and 685.0p price target.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Dunelm revealed on Friday that chief financial officer Karen Witts had acquired 8,375 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed retailer.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 13:55
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 0.5% higher in afternoon on Friday at 20,492.06.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 13:52
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1% at 8,189.25 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 13:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were sharply higher at the bell on Friday as traders digested last month's all-important jobs report.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors digested a raft of UK data releases and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - Europe's equity markets rebounded strongly on Friday following three straight days in the red, with oil stocks tracking the price of crude higher amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as traders awaited last month's all-important jobs report.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 09:50
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets faced declines on Friday, mirroring Wall Street's recent downturn, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision and the imminent US elections.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 08:13
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rebounded on Friday as investors went bargain hunting with markets at an 11-week low, amid optimism that China's economy is showing tentative signs of a recovery.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors digested the latest house price and retail industry data and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 01 Nov 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors digest the latest house price and retail industry data.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 21:47
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday as market participants were again zeroed in on Q3 earnings and a number of key data points.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 16:28
(Sharecast News) - European stocks dropped sharply for the third straight day on Thursday, with rising bond yields and a barrage of disappointing earnings from the likes of BNP Paribas, Smith & Nephew and AB InBev weighing heavily on risk appetite.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday in negative territory, weighed down by corporate earnings releases and the market's response to the new Labour government's budget unveiled on Wednesday.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on business-to-business technology firm Nexteq from 200.0p to 110.0p on Friday, citing short-term headwinds.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - Bioventix revealed on Thursday that chief financial officer Bruce Hiscock had acquired 333 ordinary shares in the London-listed antibodies development and supply company.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - London's second-tier index was falling sharply on Thursday afternoon, with heavy falls from Kainos and the housing sector providing a big drag.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.9% at 8,086.59 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red early on Thursday as market participants were again zeroed in on Q3 earnings and a number of key data points.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 12:02
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were firmly in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday following a preliminary reading of America's Q3 GDP and earnings from some big-name tech firms overnight.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as a barrage of disappointing corporate earnings weighed on sentiment, pushing the Stoxx 600 to its lowest level in nearly two months.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 10:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases, including third-quarter results from Shell, and continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 10:06
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a general downturn on Thursday as investors reacted to the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates unchanged and monitored China's latest manufacturing data.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors sifted through a raft of corporate releases and continued to mull the implications of the Budget.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - European stocks dropped to their lowest in seven weeks on Thursday as investors digested a barrage of economic data and weak corporate earnings from a long list of blue-chip names.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for further losses on Thursday, having ended firmly in the red a day earlier after Labour's first Budget in 14 years.
Thu 31 Oct 2024 06:55
(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended lower in the next-to-last session until month's end, albeit off their worst levels.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 22:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red at the close of trading on Wednesday as market participants digested Q3 earnings and a preliminary Q3 GDP reading.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 14:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw mixed results on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of the £40bn worth of tax rises announced by Rachel Reeves in her first Budget as Chancellor.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on alternative asset fund management group Bridgepoint on Wednesday to 'neutral' as it said there were limited near-term catalysts after the shares have risen 80% over the past year.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Wednesday as market participants digested Q3 earnings and a preliminary Q3 GDP reading.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - Rosslyn Data Technologies revealed on Wednesday that chairman James Appleby had acquired 5.28m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed software firm.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 was trading more than 1% higher on Wednesday afternoon, with the gains driven by updates from a number of companies earlier in the session.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 13:01
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 8,159.45 in afternoon trade on Wednesday as chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget in 14 years.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 12:45
(Sharecast News) - European stocks are trading sharply lower in the next-to-last session until month's end.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 11:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Wednesday as jitters crept in ahead of the Autumn Budget, with tax rises and spending cuts on the cards.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 11:12
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants continued to digest Q3 earnings and awaited a fresh GDP reading.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 09:12
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets largely declined on Wednesday as investors evaluated Australia's latest inflation data, showing consumer prices at their lowest levels since early 2021.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as jitters crept in ahead of the Autumn Budget, with tax rises and spending cuts on the cards.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Wednesday ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Wed 30 Oct 2024 07:22
(Sharecast News) - European stocks are under pressure again at the start of the next-to-last session until month's end.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 20:54
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished mixed on Tuesday as investors kept a lid on risk appetite amid a barrage of corporate earnings and economic data, though the Nasdaq still managed to push ahead to a new high.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 16:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday, amid mixed corporate earnings and investor caution ahead of big US tech results and the UK's Budget announcement.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 16:18
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded its stance on TI Fluid Systems on Tuesday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut its target price on the stock from 215.0p following a takeover proposal from ABC Technologies.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were lower on Tuesday as risk appetite remains limited ahead of a number of key risk events in the coming days, while traders assessed a barrage of blue-chip corporate earnings and economic data.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 16:06
(Sharecast News) - Likewise Group revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Andrew Simpson had disposed of 9.25m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed floor coverings distributor.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as market participants braced for a number of big tech earnings.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 13:52
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 1% at 20,621.11 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 13:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 8,229.35 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 11:12
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were rangebound on Tuesday as risk appetite remains limited ahead of a number of key risk events in the coming days, while traders assessed a barrage of blue-chip corporate earnings and economic data.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants braced for a number of big tech earnings.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled results from BP and HSBC and looked ahead to key US tech earnings and the Budget.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's gains as investor optimism about upcoming major tech earnings helped lift sentiment across the region.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 08:39
(Sharecast News) - European stocks edged higher on Tuesday morning, helped by improving economic data in Germany, where consumer confidence improved more than expected.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors digested results from the likes of HSBC and BP and looked ahead to the Budget.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid session on Wall Street, as investors digested results from the likes of BP, HSBC and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 22:03
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green at the close of trading on Monday as market participants prepared for a week jam-packed with Q3 earnings.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 17:23
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated its 'buy' rating for Trainline after the bookings platform upgraded its full-year guidance on Monday, predicting significant upside for the stock from current levels.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 16:26
(Sharecast News) - European stocks turned positive on Monday afternoon while oil prices tanked, with analysts pointing to hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East
Mon 28 Oct 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - 80 Mile revealed on Monday that non-executive director Roderick McIlree had acquired 8.0m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed exploration and development company.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had swung back into positive territory by the close on Monday, as investors prepared for a number of upcoming corporate earnings reports and the Autumn Budget.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as market participants prepared for a week jam-packed with Q3 earnings.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 14:15
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,284.36 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 14:05
(Sharecast News) - The market value of Trainline jumped by a tenth on Monday after a bullish update from the bookings platform, while banking stocks TBC and Bank of Georgia tumbled on political uncertainty.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, with energy issues under the cosh, as investors eyed key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 10:46
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were flatlining on Monday, erasing earlier gains as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of a number of key risk events over the coming week, with oil majors providing a drag as crude prices tanked.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as market participants prepared for a week jam-packed with Q3 earnings.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 09:31
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets posted gains on Monday, led by a strong performance in Japan's stock indices following the country's general election.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday, with energy issues under the cosh, as investors eyed key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rose on Monday but gains were only mild ahead of a number of key risk events from the US over the coming week, including tech earnings, jobs data and the presidential election.
Mon 28 Oct 2024 07:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as investors eyed a slew of key earnings releases this week and the Autumn Budget.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 18:53
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished mixed on Friday as investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of some crucial market-moving events over the coming weeks, though more gains from Tesla propelled the Nasdaq higher.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 17:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Friday as caution weighed on investor sentiment, driven by concerns over weakening consumer confidence and the forthcoming Budget.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 16:44
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished on a mixed note on Friday, having erased earlier losses, though trading was rangebound with investors cautious ahead of number of key events in the coming weeks.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 16:00
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the Autumn Budget, on Wednesday. In it, the Chancellor is expected to announce a panoply of measures aimed at raising tens of billions of pounds in new tax measures.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 15:54
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on bookmaker Flutter Entertainment from 18,800.0p to 20,300.0p on Friday as it updated its estimates for the group's mid-term targets.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - Ecora Resources revealed on Friday that chief executive Marc Lafleche had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed royalty and streaming company.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 14:35
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday but were still on track for a losing week.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 14:28
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.3% at 20,843.92 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 14:10
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,270.58 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 11:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as bond yields and corporate earnings remained in focus.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 11:18
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were trading flat by Friday lunchtime, having erased earlier losses, though trading was rangebound with investors cautious ahead of number of key events in the coming weeks.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 11:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch weaker by midday on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 09:22
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed picture on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of Japan's general election, set to take place over the weekend.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 08:44
(Sharecast News) - Europe's Stoxx 600 opened lower on Friday morning, rounding off the week with its fourth loss in five sessions amid ongoing macro and political uncertainty.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
Fri 25 Oct 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday as investors mulled a decline in consumer confidence and as wariness set in ahead of next week's Budget.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 23:04
(Sharecast News) - US markets ended mixed on Thursday as investors digested a barrage of economic data and corporate earnings amid ongoing political uncertainty, but a surge in Tesla's stock pushed the Nasdaq firmly higher.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg started coverage of capital asset manager International Capital Group at 'buy' on Thursday with a 2,600p price target.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 15:40
(Sharecast News) - Pinewood Technologies revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Nicola Flanders had acquired 5,714 ordinary shares in the London-listed software firm.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 15:18
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Thursday as elevated bond yields continued to weigh on stocks.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets gave up earlier gains to finish or less flat on Thursday as earlier optimism surrounding a raft of upbeat corporate earnings quickly faded.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 14:13
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,283.32 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 12:35
(Sharecast News) - Softcat, Indivior and Bloomsbury Publishing were all putting in impressive gains on Thursday afternoon following well-received results, while Abrdn, Inchcape and Travis Perkins disappointed investors with updates on trading.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 12:21
(Sharecast News) - European stocks snapped a three-day losing streak as a raft of better-than-expected corporate earnings distracted investors from a mixed bag of economic data.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 11:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Unilever, LSEG and Barclays, and a strong showing from Tesla after hours.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 10:44
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Thursday as elevated bond yields continued to weigh on stocks.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 10:18
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly in decline on Thursday, following Wall Street's continued slide overnight, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its worst performance in over a month.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 09:37
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday with mixed results, with the top-flight index held aloft by strong earnings reports from major companies like Unilever and Barclays, as investors digested a slew of US data.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rebounded on Thursday after three days of losses as investors digested a raft of upbeat corporate earnings and awaited a series of key economic indicators.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of Unilever and Barclays, and a strong showing from Tesla after hours.
Thu 24 Oct 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following losses in the previous session, as investors waded through a deluge of earnings from the likes of Barclays and Unilever.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 22:01
(Sharecast News) - US stocks fell for the third day on Wednesday, dropping sharply as investors continued to take profits following recent highs, with shares of Tesla falling ahead of the carmaker's results due out after the closing bell.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 17:00
(Sharecast News) - Europe's stock markets mostly fell on Wednesday as macro uncertainty and cautious comments from the head of the European Central Bank weighed on risk appetite.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday as investor caution prevailed ahead of the upcoming Budget and amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 13:05
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.5% at 8,267.31 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 12:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.5% at 20,839.49 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 12:03
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street opened lower on Wednesday, with key indices reflecting cautious sentiment among investors amid a number of corporate earnings reports.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded both Ibstock and Forterra on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' "given the current compelling demand-supply dynamic in the UK brick sector".
Wed 23 Oct 2024 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned lower by midday on Wednesday as caution crept in ahead of next week's Budget and amid uncertainty over the US election.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - European stocks inched lower on Wednesday though markets were rangebound with investors adopting a cautious approach amid heightened political uncertainty and ongoing price volatility in the commodity markets.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 08:53
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday, diverging from a lacklustre session on Wall Street.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors eyed earnings from the likes of Boeing, Tesla and Coca-Cola.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by well-received results from the likes of WPP and Reckitt, but gains were muted as caution crept in ahead of next week's Budget and amid uncertainty over the US election.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened flat on Wednesday morning following two days of losses, with markets rangebound amid ongoing macro uncertainty.
Wed 23 Oct 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall a little at the open on Wednesday, having closed a touch lower a day earlier, while gold prices continued to shine.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 17:02
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on utilities giant SSE from 2,100.0p to 2,300.0p on Tuesday, stating the group's quasi-regulated business mix had served it well through the energy market turmoil of recent years.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 16:48
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pared losses but still ended firmly in the red as macro uncertainty and ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to weigh heavily on sentiment, as oil prices surged.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - Restore revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Lisa Fretwell had acquired 4,800 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed information management firm.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with investors digesting the latest data on government borrowing ahead of next week's Budget.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 8,308.44 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 14:13
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as Q3 earnings remained firmly in focus.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 12:42
(Sharecast News) - Construction firm Morgan Sindall was the notable outperformer on the FTSE 250 on Tuesday after reporting that full-year profits would now be "significantly ahead" of previous expectations.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were falling sharply on Tuesday as investors scaled back risk appetite and took profits with markets retreating from recent records.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that government borrowing jumped in September ahead of next week's Budget.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell on Tuesday, following a dip in major US indexes during a mixed session on Wall Street.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 10:40
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as Treasury yields continued to rise and Q3 earnings remained firmly in focus.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 08:43
(Sharecast News) - European stocks edged lower on Tuesday on a quiet day for economic data, as investors continued to take profits with markets close to record highs.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK borrowing figures.
Tue 22 Oct 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on Tuesday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors digested the latest UK borrowing figures.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 21:37
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Monday as Q3 earnings season gets set to pick up steam.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 16:47
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets started the new week on the back foot, with the Stoxx 600 retreating from a four-week high, as investors scaled back risk appetite and poured into safe-haven assets like gold.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday, after the People's Bank of China made bigger-than-expected cuts to loan prime rates, while UK house price growth stagnated.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - Mining stocks were dominating the risers list on the FTSE 250 on Monday, as stimulus measures in China and commodity prices provided a boost to sentiment.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,338.67 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 12:54
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Intertek on Monday to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' and cut its price target on the stock to 5,000.0p from 5,200.0p.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 12:42
(Sharecast News) - Audioboom revealed on Monday that chairman Michael Tobin had acquired 10,620 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed podcasting business.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 12:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Monday as Q3 earnings season gets set to pick up steam.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 12:29
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with high-profile earnings results.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 12:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest policy move by the People's Bank of China and UK house price data.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performances on Monday as investors weighed China's decision to cut its loan prime rate.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 11:11
(Sharecast News) - After a positive start, European stocks dropped into the red by the Monday lunchtime, with the Stoxx 600 pulling back from a four-week high as more underwhelming Chinese stimulus measures failed to lift sentiment.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - European markets were rangebound in early trading on Monday with stocks trading at their highest levels in four weeks.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains as investors mulled the latest move by the People's Bank of China and UK house price data.
Mon 21 Oct 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price data.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 23:35
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose slightly on Friday but gains were enough to lift both the S&P 500 and Dow to new record highs, as investors digested a barrage of corporate earnings, including a bumper set of results from streaming giant Netflix.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 18:21
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished mostly higher on Friday, with indices close to record highs following an interest-rate cut in the previous session.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 16:24
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on mining giant Rio Tinto from 6,200.0p to 6,000.0p on Friday following the group's Q3 operational review.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 15:43
(Sharecast News) - Severn Trent revealed on Friday that director Helen Miles had disposed of 18,472 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed water company.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, reflecting a cautious mood as investors reacted to economic growth data out of China, as well as an improvement in UK retail sales.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday as market participants continued to thumb over corporate earnings.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 14:24
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.2% at 21,068.81 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 8,326.79 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened with small gains on Friday, though markets were rangebound with indices close to or at record highs following an interest-rate cut the previous session.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region mostly rose on Friday, bolstered by a sharp rebound in Chinese stocks following stronger-than-expected GDP data.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 10:38
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mostly higher ahead of the bell on Friday, putting major indices on track for their sixth-straight winning week.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 08:33
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the coming week will be on a veritable flood of central bank speakers from across several of the world's main economies on the occasion of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank's annual meetings in Washington D.C..
Fri 18 Oct 2024 08:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, although UK retail sales figures were better than expected.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets opened mixed on Friday as investors continued to digest an interest-rate cut the previous day along with a barrage of economic data from China overnight.
Fri 18 Oct 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday after data showed that economic growth in China slowed, and as investors mulled better-than-expected UK retail sales figures.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 22:08
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street's three main equity indices finished in mixed fashion on Thursday as investors digested a flurry of economic data, but the Dow managed to eke out another all-time high.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 16:29
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished with strong gains on Thursday after the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the third time this year and gave dovish comments about the policy outlook, while inflation data showed that price pressures eased more than expected last month.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by strong gains in Rentokil and Entain, as investors digested the European Central Bank's rate cut and a wave of economic data from the US.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 15:11
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 was making decent gains on Thursday afternoon on the back of well-received updates from the likes of Centamin, St James's Place and Chemring.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded capital markets business Plus500 from 'speculative buy' to 'hold' on Thursday but hiked their target price on the stock from 1,883.0p to 2,650.0p ahead of the group's Q3 trading update on 28 October.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Restore revealed on Thursday that chief financial officer Dan Baker had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed information management firm.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 14:42
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Thursday as market participants digested a fresh batch of economic data.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,381.38 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 12:08
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets rose strongly on Thursday after a lower-than-expected inflation print reinforced expectations of an interest-rate cut from the European Central Bank later on.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were pointing to a positive start to trading ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants awaited a fresh batch of economic data.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pushed higher by midday on Thursday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Rentokil and Entain, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 10:11
(Sharecast News) - Most Asia-Pacific markets declined on Thursday, with China's property sector leading the fall after a housing ministry briefing failed to reassure investors.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - Europe's equity markets were rangebound on Thursday morning as investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of the European Central Bank's interest rate decision at lunchtime.
Thu 17 Oct 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 21:32
(Sharecast News) - US equity markets rallied into the close on Wednesday with the Dow hitting a fresh record high as more forecast-beating earnings in the banking sector offset weakness among tech stocks.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - THG revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Matthew Moulding purchased 20.4m ordinary shares in the London-listed ecommerce retailer.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity lowered its target price on packaged holidays business On The Beach from 220.0p to 187.0p following the group's recent trading update.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as the Dow Jones tried to claw back some of the heavy losses recorded in the previous session.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday with luxury and tech stocks under pressure while investors also digested the latest UK inflation data showing a fall below 2% for the first time in three years, raising hopes of a rate cut from the Bank of England.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets finished higher on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to a significant drop in UK inflation, which reached its lowest point in over three years.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 14:27
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Wed 16 Oct 2024 13:50
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,959.86 0.80%
Wed 16 Oct 2024 12:30
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 11:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Wednesday with luxury and tech stocks under pressure while investors also digested the latest UK inflation data showing a fall below 2% for the first time in three years.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - A drop in UK inflation to its lowest in more than three years gave London's FTSE 100 a boost on Wednesday, as hopes increased that the Bank of England would resume interest-rate cuts at its next meeting.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 11:11
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets faced broad declines on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading the losses amid heightened investor caution.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at the open on Wednesday after a mixed session on Asian markets and declines on Wall Street, while investors also digested the latest UK inflation data showing a fall below 2% for the first time in three years.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were putting in solid gains on Wednesday morning after a sharper-than-expected fall in consumer price inflation all but cemented a rate cut at the Bank of England's next meeting.
Wed 16 Oct 2024 06:21
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures were pointing to a slightly higher start for London's top-flight index on Wednesday following the release of a weaker-than-expected reading on UK inflation.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 21:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red at the close of trading on Tuesday as Q3 earnings season kicked up a gear.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 16:29
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets has upgraded its rating Bodycote following recent weakness in the share price, saying that the stock looks "attractive value" in spite of end-market headwinds.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 16:08
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pulled back from a two-week high on Tuesday as plummeting oil prices and profit-taking saw most major indices trade lower.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday in negative territory, driven primarily by a sharp decline in energy stocks following a drop in oil prices.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - Bellway, IntegraFin and DiscoverIE were all rising strongly on Tuesday as financial results and updates from the three groups impressed the market.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - Vistry revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Helen Owers had acquired 4,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed housebuilder.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as Q3 earnings season kicked up a gear.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 14:27
(Sharecast News) - A plunge in the price of oil on Tuesday was simultaneously lifting shares in the airline sector and dampening energy stocks, while mining names were tracking copper lower.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as Q3 earnings season gets set to kick up a gear.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - London markets were in the red by lunchtime on Tuesday, as investors responded to ongoing concerns about the UK jobs market, while oil prices fell.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 09:20
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets had a mixed performance on Tuesday, with China underperforming the broader region following disappointing trade data.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 08:52
(Sharecast News) - European markets were mostly lower on Tuesday morning as investors digested key economic indicators from the UK and Germany, while energy and mining stocks were dragged down by falling commodity prices.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 08:41
(Sharecast News) - London markets opened in mixed territory on Tuesday, as investors digested data showing continued weakness in the UK jobs market, after an upbeat session on Wall Street overnight.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday after another record close on Wall Street, while crude oil prices were down sharply after a report claimed Israel would strike at Iranian military installations not energy targets.
Tue 15 Oct 2024 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 22:45
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Monday as market participants braced for a week packed with key Q3 corporate earnings.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 16:32
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Citi placed budget carrier Wizz Air on 'negative catalyst watch' on Monday, stating it now sees downside risk to the group's FY25 guidance.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 15:28
(Sharecast News) - Volution revealed on Monday that chief executive Ronnie George and his wife Lynsey had disposed of 2.3m ordinary shares in the ventilation equipment manufacturer.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses driven by disappointment over China's weekend stimulus announcement.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,279.66 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 14:05
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,728.65 -0.17%
Mon 14 Oct 2024 14:02
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mostly higher early on Monday as market participants braced for a week packed with key Q3 corporate earnings.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 11:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red on Monday after much hoped for detail on China stimulus measures failed to materialise over the weekend and UK gambling stocks slumped on a report the new Labour government was about to hit their hefty profits with a windfall tax.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a touch weaker by midday on Monday as China's stimulus update over the weekend left investors feeling disappointed, and with gambling shares under the cosh amid reports of a potential £3bn tax raid on the sector.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Monday as market participants braced for another batch of key Q3 corporate earnings.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 08:42
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly positive on Monday as investors reacted to news from China and anticipated economic data releases from the region later in the week.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - European shares edged ahead at the open on Monday after much hoped for detail on China stimulus measures failed to materialise on the weekend and UK gambling stocks slumped on a report the new Labour government was about to hit their hefty profits with a windfall tax.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged down in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the release of key UK data points this week, with gambling shares under the cosh amid reports of a potential £3bn tax raid on the sector.
Mon 14 Oct 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors eyed the release of key UK data points this week, including jobs figures on Tuesday and inflation readings on Wednesday.
Sun 13 Oct 2024 22:20
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green at the close of trading on Friday as market participants digested quarterly earnings reports from some of the biggest names in US banking and better-than-expected inflation data.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 16:13
(Sharecast News) - Advanced Medical Solutions revealed on Friday that non-executive director Grahame Cook had acquired 48,864 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed tissue-healing technologies business.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 16:12
(Sharecast News) - European markets were moderately higher at the end of the week as investors looked ahead to widely expected fresh stimulus measures from China over the weekend.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 15:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday, as investors digested the latest UK GDP figures, while also looking ahead to potential stimulus measures from China, set to be announced over the weekend.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,259.17 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green early on Friday as market participants digested quarterly earnings reports from some of the biggest names in US banking and better-than-expected inflation data.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,721.44 0.06%
Fri 11 Oct 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - European markets were slightly lower on Friday as investors digested UK GDP data and looked ahead to widely expected fresh stimulus measures from China.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 10:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged lower by midday on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data and awaited an update on China's stimulus plans.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 10:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants digested quarterly earnings reports from some of the biggest names in US banking.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 10:25
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Friday, with Chinese stocks leading declines, as investors awaited a key policy briefing and digested US inflation data that weighed on Wall Street overnight.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 08:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - European markets were slightly lower at the open on Friday as investors digested UK GDP data and looked ahead to widely expected fresh stimulus measures from China.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - European markets were slightly lower at the open on Friday as investors digested UK GDP data and looked ahead to widely expected fresh stimulus measures from China.
Fri 11 Oct 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat US session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 21:40
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red at the end of trading on Thursday as market participants digested September's hotter-than-expected consumer price index.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 16:25
(Sharecast News) - Thursday saw choppy trading across European stock markets with the region's main benchmark finishing lower but moving within a narrow range, as investors focused on mixed economic data from the US and developments in the Middle East.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - Next revealed on Thursday that executive director Jeremy Stakol and his wife Marcelle had disposed of 26,523 ordinary shares in the London-listed retailer.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,723.35 -0.48%
Thu 10 Oct 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as market participants digested September's hotter-than-expected consumer price index.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 13:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 100 (UKX) 8,245.01 0.02%
Thu 10 Oct 2024 12:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next policy moves.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Thursday as investors turned their attention to US CPI data due later in the day.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 10:18
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants patiently awaited the release of September's consumer price index.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 09:39
(Sharecast News) - Most Asia-Pacific markets posted gains on Thursday, buoyed by positive sentiment from Wall Street and investor optimism ahead of key US inflation data.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares were slightly lower on Thursday as investors turned their attention to US CPI data due later in the day.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 10 Oct 2024 06:34
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied late in the session as a surprise rise in German exports and speculation around fresh stimulus measures in China buoyed investor sentiment.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 21:38
(Sharecast News) - Both the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Wednesday as investors thumbed over minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy meeting.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with both main indices posting gains after sharp declines in the previous session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,820.48 0.92%
Wed 09 Oct 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's last monetary policy meeting.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,219.31 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as investors looking ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's last monetary policy meeting.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied late in the morning session as a surprise rise in German exports helped offset worries over the lack of follow-through on China's recent stimulus measures.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 08:56
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, with Chinese stocks snapping a 10-day winning streak amid a volatile trading session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares were hovering around the flatline at the open on Wednesday after China markets came back to earth with a bump amid worries over the lack of follow-through on Beijing's stimulus measures.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.
Wed 09 Oct 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 21:38
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq outperforming the other main benchmarks as all Magnificent Seven heavyweights advanced.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 16:19
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pared losses slightly by the close after a positive start on Wall Street but remained firmly in the red, with heavy falls in the drinks, luxury and commodities sectors dragging indices into the red.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday on a weaker note, weighed down by investor disappointment over the absence of new stimulus measures from China.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - Ramsdens revealed on Tuesday that chairman Andrew Meehan and his wife, Susan, had disposed of 125,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed jeweller and pawnbroker.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 14:49
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mixed early on Tuesday as oil prices eased slightly but bond yields remained elevated.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.4% at 8,190.48 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 12:22
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 was trading with heavy losses on Tuesday afternoon, down 1.1% with more than 90% of constituents trading in the red, led by Senior after the engineering solutions provider announced that the ongoing supply and logistical challenges hitting the wider aerospace sector will have an impact on full-year results.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China, and with housebuilder Vistry in freefall after a profit warning.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday amid heightened oil prices and rising bond yields.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets fell on Tuesday, with drinks, luxury and mining stocks weighing heavily on indices across the continent as earlier optimism surrounding stimulus measures in China began to fade.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 09:01
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a turbulent session on Tuesday, as mainland Chinese markets returned from a week-long break, while traders digested weak data from Japan.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply lower on Tuesday after downbeat sessions in the US and Asia as investors fretted over the Middle East conflict.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China, and with housebuilder Vistry in freefall after a profit warning.
Tue 08 Oct 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed by a lack of new stimulus measures from China.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 23:08
(Sharecast News) - US stocks fell sharply on Monday with the Dow pulling back from record highs as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the third-quarter earnings season, while oil prices surged on the back of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 15:43
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a mixed note, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, benefiting energy stocks.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,303.60 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Monday as major indices fell short of picking up where they left off in the previous session.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 14:08
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,845.05 -0.26%
Mon 07 Oct 2024 11:37
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as investors eyed the impact of the latest round of tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East between Israel and most of its neighbours.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned higher by midday on Monday, with energy issues providing a boost as the conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices, and as investors mulled another uptick in UK house prices.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Monday as major indices looked set to fall short of picking up where they left off in the previous session as investors look ahead to the beginning of Q3 earnings season later in the week.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 09:09
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets mostly advanced on Monday, with Japan leading gains as investors anticipated key central bank decisions later in the week.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors eyed the impact of the latest round of tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East between Israel and most of its neighbours.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday, with investors remaining cautious as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, although there was some good news on house prices.
Mon 07 Oct 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following an upbeat session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Halifax.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 21:38
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with strong gains on Friday, with the Dow once again reaching a record high, on the back of a bumper employment report which showed that the American economy added significantly more jobs than expected in September.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:24
(Sharecast News) - European shares posted gains on Friday as investors reacted positively to a better-than-expected US payrolls report,while oil prices continued to rise on fears of further escalation in Middle East tensions.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 15:11
(Sharecast News) - MJ Gleeson revealed on Friday that non-executive director Christopher Mills had disposed of 300,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed housebuilder.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 14:47
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,910.94 0.82%
Fri 04 Oct 2024 14:19
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,286.99 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled a much stronger than expected US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 14:03
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as market participants digested a stronger-than-expected September jobs report.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat on Friday following a stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report and an upbeat reading on the UK construction sector, as investors continued to mull the implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:56
(Sharecast News) - All eyes will be on the release of the US Federal Reserve's latest minutes next week, along with the consumer price index for September.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:08
(Sharecast News) - European shares clung on to gains on Friday, as comments from US President Joe Biden that his administration held discussions with Israel on potential attacks against Iranian oil facilities pushed up the price of crude and stoked inflationary fears among investors.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday despite an upbeat reading on the UK construction sector, as investors mulled mixed messages from Bank of England officials, with Israel's intensifying strikes against Lebanon and the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report prompting caution.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants patiently awaited the release of September's nonfarm payrolls report.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 10:18
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Friday, reflecting investor caution amid global uncertainties, particularly around rising tensions in the Middle East.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday as Israel's strikes against Lebanon intensified and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 07:51
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday, shrugging off a weak session in the US on comments from US President Joe Biden that his administration held discussions with Israel on potential attacks against Iranian oil facilities.
Fri 04 Oct 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 21:57
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 16:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Thursday, with investor sentiment dampened by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 16:08
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded its stance on Aston Martin Lagonda on Thursday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 120.0p from 25.00p as it said it struggles to see a scenario that does not require new equity.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 15:41
(Sharecast News) - Jadestone Energy revealed on Thursday that chief executive Alexander Blakeley had acquired 511,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed upstream production company.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 14:57
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,276.12 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 14:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 13:58
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,754.82 -0.14%
Thu 03 Oct 2024 11:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Thursday as Israel's continuing attacks on Lebanon, and fears of regional conflict escalation hit investor sentiment.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up by midday on Thursday, helped by a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector, but investors remained cautious overall as the conflict in the Middle East continued to escalate, with all eyes on Israel's next move.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a looming September payrolls report.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 10:23
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, with notable divergence across the region.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 09:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by the close on Thursday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, but a weaker pound and strength in the housebuilding sector kept a lid on losses.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 08:35
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at the open on Thursday as Israel's continuing attacks on Lebanon, and fears of regional conflict escalation hit investor sentiment.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker pound and rate cut hopes, but investors remained cautious overall amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Thu 03 Oct 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker pound, as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 15:46
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished more or less flat on Wednesday as investors adopted a risk-off approach in light of an escalation of conflict in the Middle East, while oil prices continued to be volatile.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,774.99 -0.67%
Wed 02 Oct 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Wednesday as Q4 trading began with losses amid renewed fears of a full-scale ground war in the Middle East.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 12:50
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,292.56 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by energy issues as oil prices rose due to tensions in the Middle East, but investors were jittery as they awaited Israel's response to Iran's latest missile attack.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 11:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red on Wednesday on growing fears of a wider Middle East war after Iran launched missiles at Israel which prompted threats of retaliation.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 10:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday after major indices kicked off Q4 trading with losses.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region presented a mixed performance on Wednesday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surging while other key indices faced declines.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 08:23
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Wednesday despite the threat of a wider Middle East war as Israel looked to be expanding conflict in the region.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
Wed 02 Oct 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open up on Wednesday, with oil prices on the rise as tensions in the Middle East escalated further.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 22:16
(Sharecast News) - US stocks fell on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 retreating from record highs and the Nasdaq hitting a two-week low, amid an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday with mixed results, as investors reacted to manufacturing data from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Middle East developments.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 16:51
(Sharecast News) - Stocks dropped into the red in late-afternoon trade on Tuesday while oil prices surged on the back of fears that a retaliation by Iran on Israel is imminent.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 15:30
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,943.55 -0.52%
Tue 01 Oct 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,251.12 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - Relx revealed on Tuesday that director June Felix had acquired 1,400 ordinary shares in the London-listed information and analytics company.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 14:13
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as major indices kicked off Q4 trading with losses.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 11:45
(Sharecast News) - European shares swung into positive territory as eurozone inflation fell below 2% for the first time in more than three years, offsetting worries over the impact of Israel's invasion of Lebanon amid fears of a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK manufacturing data and eurozone inflation figures, and considered the consequences of Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as major indices looked set to kick off Q4 trading on a somewhat muted note.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 08:58
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday, with trading impacted by public holidays in a number of key markets, as well as the cautious tone set by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - European shares continued their retreat at the open on Tuesday as Israel's invasion of Lebanon dented investor sentiment amid fears of a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled news of Israel's invasion of Southern Lebanon, and eyed the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
Tue 01 Oct 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors digested a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and looked ahead to the latest UK manufacturing reading.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 23:25
(Sharecast News) - US stocks registered mild gains on Monday after a late rally following comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who indicated that interest-rate cuts would continue - albeit by a reduced amount - in the coming months.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 16:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Monday, with heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighing on investor sentiment.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell sharply on Monday as the last trading session of the fourth quarter ended on a negative note, with heavy falls from auto manufacturers weighing on markets.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,052.94 -0.88%
Mon 30 Sep 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - Funding Circle revealed on Monday that non-executive director Samir Desai had disposed of 4.0m ordinary shares in the London-listed lending platform operator.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 8,259.42 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Monday after major indices managed to notch a third-straight winning week in what has historically been a rough month for stocks.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell after major indices notched a third-straight winning week in what has historically been a rough month for stocks.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday amid growing tensions in the Middle East and as data showed the UK economy grew less than initially thought in the second quarter of the year.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended morning losses by midday as weak manufacturing survey data in China offset a surge in the Beijing stock market after more attempts to prop up the country's troubles property sector, while increased tensions after Israel's continued bombing of Lebanon also hit sentiment.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 10:02
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a day of mixed performance on Monday, with a dramatic rally in China contrasting with steep declines in Japan and South Korea.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 08:29
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened in negative territory as weak manufacturing survey data in China offset a surge in the Beijing stock market after more attempts to prop up the country's troubles property sector.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as data showed the UK economy grew less than initially thought in the second quarter of the year.
Mon 30 Sep 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP and house price data.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Friday as investors digested a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 15:31
(Sharecast News) - Wizz Air revealed on Friday that non-executive director Anthony Radev had acquired 6,150 ordinary shares in the London-listed budget carrier.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 15:10
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were higher early on Friday following a solid session for the Dow Jones on Thursday.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,328.07 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were slightly lower ahead of the bell on Friday following a solid session for the Dow Jones on Thursday.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 11:37
(Sharecast News) - European shares powered to fresh intra-day highs on Friday after strong gains in Asia overnight on the back of Chinese stimulus measure to boost the world's second-biggest economy.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 11:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as Chinese markets enjoyed their best week since 2008 on the back of stimulus measures, and as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets showed a strong weekly performance on Friday, driven largely by a rally in Chinese stocks, which posted their best weekly gains since 2008.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - European shares held firm at the open on Friday and nudged within sight of fresh records after strong gains in Asia and the US overnight on the back of Chinese stimulus measure to boost the world's second-biggest economy.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday following solid gains on Wall Street and with Chinese markets on track for their best week since 2008, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
Fri 27 Sep 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following gains on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of the Federal Reserve's favourite gauge of inflation.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 21:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Thursday as major indices reclaimed a significant chunk of the previous session's losses.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - Strong gains from the luxury sector on the back of Chinese stimulus measures gave European stock markets a big boost on Thursday, sending the Stoxx 600 to another record high.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 15:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,289.13 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a positive note, as investors reacted to a four-month low for US jobless claims, and renewed support measures from China.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,020.42 1.28%
Thu 26 Sep 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank upgraded Watches of Switzerland on Thursday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted its price target on the stock to 490.0p from 435.0p as it said now was the right time to revisit the WOSG investment case and its mid-term growth potential.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - Hill & Smith revealed on Thursday that chief executive Rutger Helbing had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed construction products manufacturer.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 14:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green at the bell on Thursday as major indices looked set to reclaim a chunk of yesterday's losses.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 12:45
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as major indices looked set to reclaim some of yesterday's losses.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 11:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Thursday with luxury stocks in focus as China pledged to step up fiscal support after introducing stimulus measures earlier in the week.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 10:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still up but off earlier highs by midday on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from strong gains in Asia after China pledged more measures to underpin the economy.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 08:39
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw robust gains on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in Chinese stocks following positive signals from Beijing on stimulus measures.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 08:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from strong gains in Asia after China pledged more measures to boost the economy.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied strongly at the open on Thursday, driven by a strong session in Asia, with luxury stocks in focus as China pledged to step up fiscal support after introducing stimulus measures earlier in the week.
Thu 26 Sep 2024 07:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains in Asia.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 22:22
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly lower on Wednesday as investors chose to take profits after the record highs seen on the Dow and S&P 500 the previous session, as optimism surrounding stimulus measures in China quickly faded.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 16:04
(Sharecast News) - Stocks across Europe finished Wednesday's session marginally lower with markets rangebound as optimism surrounding China's latest stimulus package quickly faded.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:34
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Marcelo Bastos had acquired 1,200 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed miner.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on technology platform operator Big Technologies from 155.0p to 140.0p on Wednesday but said it was more optimistic going into FY25 following a "tough" H1.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on technology platform operator Big Technologies from 155.0p to 140.0p on Wednesday but said it was more optimistic going into FY25 following a "tough" H1.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in negative territory as the impact of recent Chinese stimulus measures waned.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,263.04 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,763.06 -0.03%
Wed 25 Sep 2024 14:21
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were early on Wednesday following the Dow Jones and S&P 500's record close in the previous session.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 11:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday, with Rentokil leading the charge, but gains were unspectacular as the boost from China's latest stimulus measures faded.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 11:14
(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat on Thursday as the rally from China's stimulus measures ran out of steam, even after the country's central bank released more funds for financial institutions.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 10:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Wednesday following the Dow Jones' record close in the previous session.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 08:39
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets experienced a mixed day of trading on Wednesday, with Chinese stocks leading gains in the region following Beijing's latest stimulus measures.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity hiked their target price on foodservice wholesaler Kitwave from 455.0p to 495.0p on Wednesday following the group's £70.0m cash acquisition of Creed Catering Supplies.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Thursday as the rally from China's stimulus measures ran out of steam, even after the country's central bank released more funds for financial institutions.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after a rate cut.
Wed 25 Sep 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following two days of gains, with China in focus again after another rate cut.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity has initiated coverage on workforce benefits and health insurance provider Personal Group on Tuesday with a 'buy' rating and 209.0p target price.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 15:47
(Sharecast News) - Dr Martens revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Andrew Harrison had acquired 58,220 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed iconic bootmaker.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose for the second straight day on Tuesday, as investors shrugged off yet more disappointing economic data from Germany and instead focused on an encouraging stimulus package from China's central bank.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,271.32 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mostly lower early on Tuesday following fresh consumer confidence data but the Dow Jones still looked set to build upon its record close.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 11:18
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as the Dow Jones tries to build upon its record close.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with miners pacing the gains after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region were led by a surge in mainland China on Tuesday, marking their best day in over four years.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - A wide-ranging stimulus package from China's central bank helped drive European shares to a strong start on Tuesday.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, with sentiment boosted after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday, taking their cue from solid sessions in the US and Asia, after China unveiled new stimulus measures.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 21:50
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to build on its record close yet again.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 15:43
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rallied on Monday afternoon to finish with moderate gains as dismal economic data increased hopes that the European Central Bank will continue easing monetary policy at its next meeting.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - Baillie Gifford Snin Nippon revealed on Monday that non-executive director Kevin Troup had acquired 9,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed investment firm.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on Currys on Monday to 125.0p from 92.0p as it pointed to confidence in both the growth outlook and improving cash generation.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, as investors pored over a number of economic activity reports from both the UK and international markets.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 14:20
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,869.57 0.18%
Mon 23 Sep 2024 14:16
(Sharecast News) - Retail stocks were in focus on Monday as broker commentary moved share prices, while takeover speculation was pushing the price of property portal Rightmove higher.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 14:01
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were higher early on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average tries to build on its record close.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - After a brief stint in positive territory, UK stocks had slipped into the red by Monday lunchtime as a raft of economic data from across Europe dampened market sentiment.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 11:27
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets were up at midday as investors digested eurozone survey results, while Commerzbank shares were in focus after the German government decided to keep its stake in the lender.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 11:10
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were trading higher ahead of the bell on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average looks set to build on its record close.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed state on Monday as investors navigated the implications of the US Federal Reserve's recent outsized rate cut, with policy decisions from regional central banks, including Japan and Australia, also in focus this week.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, but Rightmove popped higher after REA Group sweetened its takeover offer.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets edged ahead at the open on Monday, taking their cue from Asia, while Commerzbank shares were in focus after the German government decided to keep its stake in the lender.
Mon 23 Sep 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
Sun 22 Sep 2024 21:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Friday following the previous session's strong rally.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on Volution on Friday to 700.0p from 600.0p after it announced an agreement to buy Fantech Group in Australasia from Elta Group for up to AUD $280.0m (£144.0m).
Fri 20 Sep 2024 15:09
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a mix of declining consumer confidence and recent central bank rate decisions.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,857.54 -1.44%
Fri 20 Sep 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1% at 8,242.74 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 14:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Friday following yesterday's rally.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 12:08
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the coming week will continue to be trained on the US inflation picture.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 11:37
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower as investors digested a raft of rate decisions from central banks across the globe, while automakers fell sharply after Mercedes-Benz cut profit margins again.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence, better-than-expected retail sales data and a slew of rate announcements.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday following yesterday's rally.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 09:32
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets ended the trading week on a positive note, with Japan's Nikkei leading gains after a strong performance on Wall Street.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower as investors digested a raft of rate decisions from central banks across the globe, while automakers fell sharply after Mercedes-Benz cut profit margins again.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 07:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.
Fri 20 Sep 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to drop at the open on Friday following solid gains a day earlier, as investors mulled a slide in consumer confidence but better-than-expected retail sales data.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 22:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday as traders celebrated the Federal Reserve's decision to slash interest rates by half a percentage point.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 16:29
(Sharecast News) - Essentra revealed on Thursday that chairman designate Steve Good had acquired 70,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed essential components manufacturer.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 16:08
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rose strongly on Thursday in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve's biggest rate cut in 16 years, as other central banks indicated that more monetary easing was just around the corner.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 16:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by the Bank of England's widely-expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 14:32
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.8% at 8,315.75 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 13:55
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,095.44 1.25%
Thu 19 Sep 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were firmly in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as traders celebrated the Federal Reserve's decision to slash interest rates by half a percentage point.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 10:40
(Sharecast News) - European stocks held gains on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's hefty 50 basis point rate cut overnight and the Bank of England decided to sit tight.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 10:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black just after midday on Thursday after the Bank of England left rates unchanged, as widely expected.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 09:42
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw notable gains on Thursday as investors responded to the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by an outsized half-percentage point overnight.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 09:36
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on industrial and speciality equipment rental group Ashtead with a 'buy' rating and 7,000.0p target price on Thursday, calling it the highest-quality company in the rentals sector.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - European stocks made a strong start on Thursday - up 1% - after the US Federal Reserve's hefty 50 basis point rate cut overnight.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a bumper rate cut from the US Federal Reserve and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thu 19 Sep 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points and as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 22:00
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished a memorable day in the red on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to interest rates in 16 years.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pulled back on Wednesday as investors scaled back their positions with just hours to go before the Federal Reserve's policy decision, which is set to see the US central bank cut interest rates for the first time in four and a half years.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded Hammerson to 'buy' from 'neutral' on Wednesday and lifted the price target to 43.0p from 26.0p, saying it was entering a "new positive up cycle".
Wed 18 Sep 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the day.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.6% at 8,257.76 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 14:13
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,871.59 -0.35%
Wed 18 Sep 2024 11:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares stayed in the red at midday on Wednesday as all focus remained on the US Federal Reserve's expected rate cut later in the day.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were slightly higher ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 09:46
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Wednesday, with Australia's benchmark extending its multi-day winning streak to reach an all-time high.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 08:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as all attention was on the US Federal Reserve's expected rate cut later in the day.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading and looked ahead to a policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 18 Sep 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street saw mixed results on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, due on Wednesday.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 15:57
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose to a two-week high on Tuesday as global markets geared up for an eagerly anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut the following day, with investors this side of the Pond shrugging off another round of weak economic data from Germany.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 15:44
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Tuesday morning with the Dow and S&P 500 both at all-time highs ahead of a widely anticipated interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors focused on the start of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, where a rate cut was widely anticipated.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,299.91 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:17
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,014.09 0.40%
Tue 17 Sep 2024 13:37
(Sharecast News) - Directors and their associates at Oryx International Growth Fund and Elementis have increased their personal investments in their respective companies, according to disclosures released on Tuesday in London.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 13:14
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Auction Technology on Tuesday to 'overweight' from neutral' as it argued the shares are overly discounting earnings risk into 2025.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and an expected rate cut.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 10:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains at midday on Tuesday, shrugging off a poor German business sentiment survey as investors looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve for a rate cut this week.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading declines amid a strengthening yen.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 09:52
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were inching higher on Tuesday with the Dow expected to set new record highs as investor attention remains firmly fixed on the two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which begins later on.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares made a strong start on Tuesday, with investors still eyeing the US Federal Reserve for a rate cut this week.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday following a flat close in the previous session, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and an expected rate cut.
Tue 17 Sep 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Tuesday following a flat close in the previous session, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 19:49
(Sharecast News) - Stocks put in a mixed performance on Monday, with the Nasdaq falling into the red but the Dow reaching a new all-time high, though gains were modest as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 16:06
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets opened the new week with small losses as investors scaled back their appetite for risk ahead of an anticipated rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 15:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed slightly above the waterline on Monday, as investors exercised caution ahead of key interest rate announcements scheduled across the globe later in the week.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - FirstGroup announced on Monday that its chief executive officer and executive director, Graham Sutherland, had purchased 20,000 shares of the company at 153.4p per share.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets lifted its price target on Marks & Spencer on Monday to 400p from 350p as it raised estimates on the 'outperform' rated stock, pointing to sales momentum and the recent re-rating of the UK food retail sector.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,285.18 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 14:17
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Mon 16 Sep 2024 14:16
(Sharecast News) - US stocks opened mixed on Monday on a quiet day for economic data, as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied at midday on Monday as investors waited on a key interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve this week.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared earlier small losses to trade flat by midday on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed picture on Monday amid a relatively quiet trading session, as investors evaluated recent economic data from China and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy announcement.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 09:02
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Monday as attention turns to this week's rate announcement from the Federal Reserve, with a cut widely expected.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors waited on a key interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve this week.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday ahead of a busy week that includes rate announcements from the Bank of England, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
Mon 16 Sep 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday as investors eyed rate announcements this week by the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 21:57
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose again on Friday, capping off an impressive win streak that more or less erased the losses made last week, as investors awaited a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming days.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 17:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished higher on Friday as the betting increased on a larger-than-expected US interest rate cut in US, a day after the European Central Bank trimmed its benchmark.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 17:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street was trading on the front foot at the end of the week, buoyed by better-than-expected inflation data.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 16:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, bolstered by hopes of an interest rate cut in the United States, although the gains were modest as trading remained subdued.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,865.58 0.82%
Fri 13 Sep 2024 14:09
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,256.51 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 10:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment underpinned by US rate cut hopes, although gains were unspectacular in quiet trade.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 10:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday as the betting increased on a larger-than-expected US interest rate cut in US, a day after the European Central Bank trimmed its benchmark, while gold prices were also driven to a record high.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 09:27
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to more gains on Wall Street on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set for their fifth straight session in positive territory ahead of next week's anticipated rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Friday as mainland Chinese stocks fell to their lowest levels since 2019, while Australian shares edged closer to an all-time high.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up quiet trade early on Friday, with little in the way of market-moving news to provide any direction.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday as the betting increased on a larger-than-expected US interest rate cut in US, a day after the European Central Bank trimmed its benchmark.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
Fri 13 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 21:24
(Sharecast News) - US stocks put in solid gains on Thursday as investors assessed how slowing producer-price inflation would affect the near-term outlook for interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 16:25
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Thursday, as investors digested an increase in US jobless claims and an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 15:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose for the second straight day on Thursday after the European Central Bank kept to the script to cut interest rates for the second time this year.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 15:27
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity has cut its rating for James Fisher and Sons from 'buy' to 'hold', saying that the marine engineering services group still has a long way to go in its turnaround.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Genus revealed on Thursday that senior independent director Lesley Knox had acquired 2,800 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed genetics firm.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.9% at 20,716.47 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 14:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Thursday as traders digested more inflation data following yesterday's consumer price index report.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday, having taken their opening cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday, having taken their cue from strong gains on Wall Street, with encouraging UK house price data also helping to lift sentiment.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as traders patiently awaited more inflation data following yesterday's consumer price index.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 10:25
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets experienced a broadly positive trading session today, with gains driven primarily by a tech rally that spread across the region following strong performances on Wall Street overnight.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose sharply in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, particularly for the tech sector, and encouraging UK house price data.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street and the release of encouraging UK house price data.
Thu 12 Sep 2024 00:54
(Sharecast News) - Despite an earlier wobble, US equity markets raced into positive territory on Wednesday as investors assessed a key inflation report and what it means for interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting next week.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 20:07
(Sharecast News) - European equity markets put in a mixed showing on Wednesday following the release of a somewhat mixed report on US consumer prices.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 16:51
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed weaker on Wednesday, reflecting caution among investors following weaker-than-expected inflation data from the US and economic stagnation in the UK.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Rotork on Wednesday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and lifted its price target on the stock to 370.0p from 365.0p.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 15:28
(Sharecast News) - Jet2 revealed on Wednesday that Philip Meeson had disposed of 5.0m ordinary shares in the London-listed leisure travel business.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.6% at 20,540.71 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the early on Wednesday as market participants digested last month's consumer inflation report.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 13:55
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,213.99 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 11:57
(Sharecast News) - European equity markets advanced on Wednesday morning, with all major indices across the continent attempting to rebound after recent falls, as investors digested a raft of economic data.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants prepped for last month's consumer inflation report.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 10:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets took a downturn on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading losses in the region, after the first debate between US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump overnight.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 08:14
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose on Wednesday ahead of a busy day for economic data, as investors eagerly awaited a monetary policy decision the following session.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy continued to stagnate in July.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 21:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Tuesday following big wins for major indices in the previous session.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - European equity markets fell on Tuesday, as early gains were followed by an afternoon sell-off, with heavy falls from auto and oil stocks providing a big drag across the continent.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 16:28
(Sharecast News) - Audioboom revealed on Tuesday that chairman Michael Tobin had acquired 4,380 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed podcasting business.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - Barclays downgraded Asos to 'underweight' from 'equalweight' and cut its price target to 290.0p from 300.0p as it said the online fashion retailer was no longer just a refinancing story.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 14:47
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest UK jobs data showing both a slowdown in pay growth and a decline in the unemployment rate.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 14:45
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.2% at 20,614.59 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.6% at 8,220.75 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 13:57
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Tuesday following big wins for major indices in the previous session.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 12:15
(Sharecast News) - European stocks erased early gains and were trading in the red by Tuesday lunchtime as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the European Central Bank policy meeting later in the week.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday following big wins for major indices in the previous session.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 09:22
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors reacted to fresh data from China and the positive momentum from Wall Street's rebound.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 09:05
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose on Tuesday morning, with weakness in London offset by decent gains elsewhere, as the Stoxx 600 continues to rebound after last week's sell-off.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 08:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following strong gains at the start of the week, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 21:59
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday as major indices tried to right the ship after a brutal first week of September trading.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 17:05
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Monday, despite a sluggish session in Asia overnight on the back of softer-than-expected inflation data out in China last Friday's weak US jobs report and mixed eurozone survey data.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - London's markets finished in a positive state on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week after a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1% at 8,263.82 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Rightmove on Monday to 'hold' from 'underperform' and lifted its price target on the stock to 720.0p from 450.0p as it said an offer was "probable" after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering a possible cash and share offer for the property portal.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 14:49
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as major indices tried to right the ship after a brutal first week of September trading.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 14:34
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,613.38 0.58%
Mon 09 Sep 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European stocks held morning gains on Monday, despite a sluggish session in Asia overnight after a weak US jobs report last Friday and mixed eurozone survey data.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report and helped along by a strong performance from Entain.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as major indices tried to right the ship after a brutal first week of September trading.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 09:01
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets faced broad declines on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index leading the losses following weaker-than-expected economic data from both China and the US.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, recovering from heavy losses at the end of last week on the back of a disappointing US non-farm payrolls report.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 08:09
(Sharecast News) - European stocks made at strong start to the week at the open on Monday, despite a sluggish session in Asia overnight after a weak US jobs report last Friday.
Mon 09 Sep 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 16:55
(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended down sharply and at their session lows following the release of a weaker-than-expected US jobs report when revisions are included.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 16:42
(Sharecast News) - Genus revealed on Friday that chairman Iain Ferguson had acquired 3,500 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed biotechnology group.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Friday, as disappointing US jobs data weighed on investor sentiment.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Melrose Industries on Friday at 'equalweight' with a 500.0p price target, noting that a strong aftermarket narrative supported its belief that profit and loss would come in 6-10% above consensus by 2027.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 1% at 20,563.22 in afternoon trade on Friday, with no obvious rhyme or reason for any of the moves.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,229.33 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 14:01
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Friday as traders digested last month's all-important nonfarm payrolls report.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 12:49
(Sharecast News) - The key risk event for financial markets over the coming week will be Tuesday's televised presidential election debate in the US between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 11:06
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as nervousness crept in ahead of the key US non-farm payrolls report and after the release of uninspiring eurozone and German data.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report and mulled the latest UK house price data.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were pointing to further losses ahead of the bell on Friday as traders patiently awaited the release of last month's all-important nonfarm payrolls report.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 09:43
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Friday as investors prepared for a key US jobs report later in the global day, and reacted to disappointing household spending data from Japan.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors eyed the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report and mulled the latest UK house price data.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell in early trade on Friday as nervousness crept in ahead of the key US non-farm payrolls report and after the release of weaker-than-expected German data.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell in early trade on Friday as nervousness crept in ahead of the key US non-farm payrolls report and after the release of weaker-than-expected German data.
Fri 06 Sep 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to open lower on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price data and looked ahead to the release of the non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 21:15
(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as market participants thumbed over a number of data points in an effort to gain more insight into the current state of the US economy.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 18:02
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested a slightly lower-than-expected jobless claims number out of the United States.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Harbour Energy revealed on Thursday that senior independent director Simon Henry had acquired 20,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed upstream oil and gas company.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on thread and structural components' manufacturer Coats Group from 120.0p to 135.0p on Thursday after the group announced that its UK pension scheme was now fully de-risked, a long-awaited catalyst for the stock.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as market participants thumbed over a number of data points in an effort to gain more insight into the current state of the US economy.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,824.56 0.08%
Thu 05 Sep 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,273.84 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 11:33
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in the red on Thursday, as investors digested weak eurozone construction and retail sales data and also looked ahead to US non-farm payroll figures.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants looked ahead to a number of data points that should provide more insight into the current state of the US economy.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed on Thursday following a sharp sell-off in the previous session.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 08:49
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on thread and structural components' manufacturer Coats Group from 120.0p to 135.0p on Thursday after the group announced that its UK pension scheme was now fully de-risked, a long-awaited catalyst for the stock.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 08:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions, as investors eyed the release of US jobs data.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Thursday, as investors digested weak eurozone construction survey data and looked ahead to US non-farm payroll figures.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following mostly weaker US and Asian sessions.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 21:15
(Sharecast News) - Major indices turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as the blue-chip Dow Jones managed to claw back some of yesterday's losses.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 21:14
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished down again on Wednesday on the back of softer-than-expected readings for Chinese services sector activity and US job openings.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on hotels operator Dalata Hotel Group from 510.0p to 480.0p on Wendesday but applauded the group's "resilient H1 performance".
Wed 04 Sep 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - Totally revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Bob Forsyth had acquired 150,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed healthcare services firm.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stock markets ended Wednesday flat to lower as investors processed fresh economic signals from the US, particularly a lower-than-expected job openings report.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Wednesday as the blue-chip Dow Jones attempted to claw back some of yesterday's losses.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 14:50
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 8,268.28 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,793.18 -0.07%
Wed 04 Sep 2024 11:14
(Sharecast News) - European shares were down sharply on Wednesday as worries about growth in the US and China dampened sentiment after weak data prints overnight.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Wednesday as poor US manufacturing data reignited fears about the country's economy, while heavy falls for Nvidia also weighed on sentiment.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red again ahead of the bell on Wednesday as re-emerging recession fears led to heavy losses in the previous session.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 10:17
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets fell sharply on Wednesday, driven by Japan's worst single-day drop since early August amid growing recession fears following a sell-off in US tech stocks overnight, as well as weak US economic data.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply at the open as worries about growth in the US and China dampened sentiment after weak data prints overnight.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slid in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a heavy selloff on Wall Street on the back of poor manufacturing data, with sharp falls for Nvidia also weighing on sentiment.
Wed 04 Sep 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a heavy selloff on Wall Street on the back of poor manufacturing data.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 21:17
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed firmly lower on Tuesday as traders returned from the Labor Day long weekend to fresh manufacturing data.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 15:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory as investors reacted to the latest UK retail sales date, and a fresh manufacturing sector reading out of the US.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 15:34
(Sharecast News) - Gateley revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Edward Knapp had acquired 16,254 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed professional services firm.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed a raft of US data later in the day and the week.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Hikma Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday and lifted the price target to 2,400.0p from 2,100.0p as it said "clear progress" had been made.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.9% at 20,791.37 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.8% at 8,296.96 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 13:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red early on Tuesday as traders returned from the Labor Day long weekend to fresh manufacturing data.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 12:18
(Sharecast News) - US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors eyed key manufacturing data releases, as well as jobs data later in the week.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had moved into the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures and looked ahead to key US data releases.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 09:09
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Tuesday as investors reacted to South Korea's August inflation rate, which dropped to the lowest annual level since March 2021.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales figures and looked ahead to key US data releases.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - European shares defied opening calls and were higher at the open as investors analysed UK retail sales survey data and prepared for a raft of US data later in the week.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday following a negative close in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest retail sales figures.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 17:38
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished on a mixed note on Monday as investors bid their time ahead of the release of a key monthly jobs report due out at the end of the week.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,001.82 -0.40%
Mon 02 Sep 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red today, with trading activity subdued as US markets remained closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 8,364.87 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 13:47
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital reiterated its 'buy' rating on Rightmove on Monday after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering an offer for the UK property platform, highlighting the opportunities for shareholders whether or not a takeover happens.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 13:47
(Sharecast News) - Restore revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Charles Skinner had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed records management company.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday in what was likely to remain a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors continued to digest US inflation figures released at the end of last week along with weak manufacturing survey data from the eurozone and China, while trade was expected to be subdued with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Monday as investors reacted to China's latest manufacturing data, which showed a significant decline.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday at the start of what is expected to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors continued to digest US inflation figures released at the end of last week, while trade was expected to be subdued with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Mon 02 Sep 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday in what is expected to be a fairly quiet session, with US markets closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 22:06
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Friday as investors digested a key inflation reading.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 18:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished on a mixed note even after eurozone inflation fell sharply in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank would cut rates next month.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 16:12
(Sharecast News) - Sabre Insurance revealed on Friday that non-executive director Bryan Joseph had acquired 32,796 ordinary shares in the London-listed motor insurer.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on building materials company Grafton from 1,100.0p to 1,200.0p on Friday, citing an "attractive opportunity".
Fri 30 Aug 2024 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Friday with mixed results as investors assessed a series of economic data from the UK and the US.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,150.78 0.57%
Fri 30 Aug 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as investors digested a key inflation reading.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,384.47 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 12:10
(Sharecast News) - European shares were up at midday having hit a fresh intra-day record high on Friday as eurozone inflation fell sharply in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank would cut rates next month.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors digested a slew of UK data releases and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 10:24
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as investors braced for a key inflation reading later in the day.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 10:16
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread gains on Friday, bolstered by encouraging US economic data that eased recession fears.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - European shares hit a record high on Friday as all eyes were on eurozone and US inflation data amid hopes that the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve would cut rates next month.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
Fri 30 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge higher at the open on Friday following a positive session in Asia.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 22:02
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished in mixed fashion on Thursday, with sharp falls for Nvidia weighing on both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to eke out another record.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose for the third straight day on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 ending just inches away from its record high, as data showing falling inflation increased the odds of a rate cut by the European Central Bank in September.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 15:12
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors reacted to fresh economic data from the United States, including the latest GDP and jobless claims numbers.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the green at the open on Thursday as market participants thumbed over a number of key macro points early on.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - Pantheon International revealed on Thursday that non-executive director John Burgess had acquired 166,038 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed investment trust.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 14:17
(Sharecast News) - Close Brothers surged on Thursday as RBC Capital Markets upgraded the shares to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and hiked the price target to 620.0p from 375.0p, citing a number of potential catalysts.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 14:12
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,378.49 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 13:47
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,077.53 0.05%
Thu 29 Aug 2024 12:05
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants prepared for a number of data points scheduled for release later in the day.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains as data showed inflation falling in Spain and the German regions, boosting hopes of another rate cut from the European Central Bank and pushing the benchmark Stoxx index towards record territory.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Thursday as investors mulled results from chip maker Nvidia and looked ahead to the latest US GDP numbers.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 10:09
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets largely declined on Thursday, driven by investor reactions to Nvidia's second-quarter results.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Thu 29 Aug 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled results from US chip maker Nvidia overnight.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 21:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed lower on Wednesday as market participants awaited earnings from AI-darling Nvidia after the close.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 17:47
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets on the Continent ended the session a tad higher as investors waited on the results of US tech bellwether Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 15:18
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded Kingfisher to 'neutral' from 'buy' on Wednesday as it cited limited scope for near-term upgrades.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Moneysupermarket.com revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Rakesh Sharma's wife, Kathleen Sharma, had acquired 9,253 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed price comparison website operator.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly down on Wednesday, with investors showing restraint ahead of crucial earnings from US chipmaker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,345.78 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Wednesday as market participants awaited earnings from AI-darling Nvidia after the close.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 13:34
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,098.77 -0.30%
Wed 28 Aug 2024 11:31
(Sharecast News) - European markets extended morning gains on Wednesday as the financial world held its breath ahead of earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants awaited earnings from AI-darling Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had nudged into the red by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 10:17
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets ended the day with mixed results as investors evaluated economic data and corporate performances across the region.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - European markets opened higher on Wednesday as the financial world held its breath ahead of earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
Wed 28 Aug 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors eyed results from Nvidia.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 22:34
(Sharecast News) - US stocks recovered some lost ground in afternoon trade to close marginally higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average eking out another record high, though gains were only modest as investors cautiously awaited the latest earnings report from semiconductor giant Nvidia.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 16:25
(Sharecast News) - Kazera Global revealed on Tuesday that chairman John Wardle had acquired 9.5m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed investment company.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - Bunzl shares surged to an all-time high on Tuesday after a stronger-than-expected set of half-year results and a new share buyback programme, but that wasn't enough to change Jefferies' negative view on the stock.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Bunzl underpinning gains on the top-flight index after upgrading its full-year outlook.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 15:49
(Sharecast News) - After a brief stint in negative territory, European stocks inched higher on Tuesday with the Stoxx 600 resuming its recent upward trajectory, though gains were only modest.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was flat at 21,188.97 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Tuesday after the Dow Jones registered a fresh record close in the previous session.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 14:06
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,354.72 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 11:24
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were rangebound on Tuesday as equity markets continued to pause for breath following the recent rally, which saw the Stoxx 600 rise more than 6% over the past three weeks.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Tuesday, with Bunzl surging ahead after a profit upgrade.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday after the Dow Jones registered a fresh record close in the previous session.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 09:08
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets largely fell on Tuesday, mirroring losses in key US indices overnight and reflecting cautious investor sentiment as they assessed mixed economic data from China and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - European stock regained their upward momentum on Tuesday morning, with the Stoxx 600 index rising 0.2% despite some mixed data from economic powerhouse Germany.
Tue 27 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.
Mon 26 Aug 2024 23:48
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished in mixed fashion on Monday, but that didn't stop the Dow Jones Industrial Average setting a new all-time closing high as sentiment continues to be lifted by expectations of an imminent cut to interest rates.
Mon 26 Aug 2024 16:19
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Monday as market participants continued to digest news that the Federal Reserve now appeared to be on the cusp of making interest rate cuts.
Mon 26 Aug 2024 12:13
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were slightly higher ahead of the bell on Monday as market participants cheered news that the Federal Reserve appeared to be on the cusp of making interest rate cuts.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 22:53
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street's three equity benchmarks surged well over 1% each on Friday after the head of the Federal Reserve cemented expectations for an interest-rate cut next month, saying "the time has come for policy to adjust".
Fri 23 Aug 2024 17:11
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pushed higher still at the end of the week after the head of America's central bank clearly signalled that a first interest rate cut in the current cycle was coming in September.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - Bluejay Mining revealed on Friday that non-executive director Roderick McIllree had acquired 7.5m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed exploration and development company.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Friday, as investors digested remarks from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the green early on Friday as market participants turned their attention to Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell's remarks at the central bank's Wyoming economic symposium.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 13:00
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,315.10 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 12:29
(Sharecast News) - The outlook for inflation in the US would continue to be in focus during the last week of August.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 12:13
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 remained just above the waterline in Friday afternoon trading as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 11:25
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants strapped in for a day packed full of speeches from Federal Reserve bankers.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 11:25
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants strapped in for a day packed full of speeches from Federal Reserve bankers.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for further clues on the timing of rate cuts.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 10:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had maintained gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on diversified engineering business Smiths Group with a 'hold' rating and 1,757.0p target price on Friday, stating the firm's diversification provides some relative earnings resilience but reckons stronger performance exists elsewhere in the sector.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 08:57
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Friday, as investors awaited remarks from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole economic symposium later in the global day.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for further clues on the timing of rate cuts.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 22:16
(Sharecast News) - US stocks declined on Thursday as risk appetite was scaled back ahead of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's hotly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 16:59
(Sharecast News) - The Stoxx 600 gained on Thursday despite a barrage of mixed economic data, with the stocks resuming their recent rally on rising hopes that central banks in Europe and the US will move to cut interest rates in September.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:46
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Admiral on Thursday to 'hold' from 'underperform' and lifted its price target on the stock to 3,025.0p from 2,300.0p as it upped its earnings per share forecasts.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - Big Technologies revealed on Thursday that chief executive Sara Murray had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed technology firm.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:31
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a mixed note Thursday, as traders remained cautious ahead of a speech from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Thursday as traders continued to await comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 13:34
(Sharecast News) - The second-tier index was edging higher on Thursday with Hays, Derwent London and Bank of Georgia providing a lift, offsetting weakness among ex-dividend stocks.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 13:34
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,285.99 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 11:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, with JD Sports surging ahead after a well-received update, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were putting in solid gains on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 index up half a percentage point by lunchtime, as indices resumed their recent upward momentum ahead despite some mixed economic data.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 10:25
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as traders continued to await comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced modest gains on Thursday as investors analysed regional business activity reports and the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 08:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets advanced on Thursday morning, taking their cues from Wall Street and Asian indices overnight, despite weakening economic data from the continent's economic powerhouse Germany.
Thu 22 Aug 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower on Thursday ahead of an eagerly-awaited speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 22:09
(Sharecast News) - US stocks edged higher on Wednesday, after minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve policy meeting and a downward revision to labour-market data cemented expectations for an interest-rate cut in September.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 17:34
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were a tad higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve later in the evening for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 15:10
(Sharecast News) - Castings revealed on Wednesday that finance director Steve Mant had acquired 3,230 ordinary shares in the London-listed iron casting and machining group.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan has reiterated its 'outperform' rating and 290.0p target price on BT Group despite competition concerns hitting the stock following the announcement that Sky has signed a wholesale deal with CityFibre.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday on a positive note amid a robust performance from the mining sector, as investors digested a US nonfarm payrolls revision and UK borrowing figures.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 14:53
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mostly higher early on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting and a key speech from chairman Jerome Powell later in the week.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 14:53
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,275.03 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 13:46
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,058.68 0.35%
Wed 21 Aug 2024 11:08
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting and a key speech from chairman Jerome Powell later in the week.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked a little further into the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a solid performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled borrowing figures and looked ahead to the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Wednesday, following a pullback in US markets overnight, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended their eight-day winning streak.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 08:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled UK borrowing figures and looked ahead to the release of the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 07:52
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Wednesday after closing in the red a day earlier and snapping a five-day run of gains as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Wed 21 Aug 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest borrowing figures.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 22:50
(Sharecast News) - US stocks inched lower on Tuesday, bringing Wall Street's longest winning streak of 2024 to a close with investors taking profits after eight straight days of gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 16:53
(Sharecast News) - After an initial positive start, European stock markets dropped into the red on Tuesday afternoon as the five-day winning streak for the Stoxx 600 came to an abrupt end ahead of a pivotal week for financial markets.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by declines in energy stocks as oil prices fell.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 15:24
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on scientific instruments business Judges Scientific from 12,000.0p to 12,400.0p on Tuesday following the firm's acquisition of Teer Coatings holding company Magsputter.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - Audioboom revealed on Tuesday that chairman Michael Tobin had acquired 5,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed podcast group.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as investors turned their attention towards the Federal Reserve Bank.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 was trading 0.4% lower on Tuesday afternoon as gains in the mining and housebuilding sectors were outweighed by heavy falls from Ocado and a bunch of financial stocks.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1% at 8,276.04 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined and BT under the cosh.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday as investors turned their attention firmly towards the Federal Reserve Bank.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 09:09
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday, following a strong rally on Wall Street overnight.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 08:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with energy issues in the red as oil prices declined.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday despite a solid session on Wall Street.
Tue 20 Aug 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose for the sixth straight day on Tuesday as the Stoxx 600 index inches closer to record-high levels as hopes increased that looser monetary policy will fuel more gains.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 23:42
(Sharecast News) - US stocks delivered another day of gains on Monday, helped by dovish comments from a prominent Federal Reserve policymaker, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their winning streaks into the eight straight session.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 17:37
(Sharecast News) - European shares swung into positive territory on Monday after a soft start, although defence stocks weighed on a report that Germany was pausing any new military assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 15:32
(Sharecast News) - Science Group revealed on Monday that chairman Martyn Ratcliffe had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed science, engineering and technology firm.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as major indices came off a winning week.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,364.31 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed to close higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite a lack of significant corporate or macroeconomic news.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,116.18 0.32%
Mon 19 Aug 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares swung into positive territory on Monday after a soft start, although defence stocks weighed on a report that Germany was pausing any new military assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 10:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Monday as major indices come off a winning week.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch lower by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of significant economic data releases and central bank decisions later this week.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly lower on Monday after a strong performance last week, with little corporate or economic news to drive sentiment.
Mon 19 Aug 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday on what is expected to be a fairly quiet day, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 17:46
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, weighed down by a stronger pound and mixed investor sentiment following the release of the latest UK retail sales figures.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the end of the week with risk appetite buoyed after data published the day before reduced concern around the outlook for the US economy.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - Tullow Oil revealed on Friday that non-executive director Roald Goethe had acquired 300,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed exploration firm.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.5% at 8,309.08 in quiet afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 14:32
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were mostly in the red early on Friday, putting S&P 500 at risk of snapping its six-session winning streak.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 14:28
(Sharecast News) - Financial markets' focus over the coming week will be on the outlook for monetary policy in the US.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 13:30
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,008.81 -0.40%
Fri 16 Aug 2024 11:33
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher as data from the US allayed fears of a potential recission, while upbeat retail sales figures in the UK also boosted sentiment.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday amid a firmer pound, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 10:03
(Sharecast News) - US futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday, putting Wall Street stocks on course for a winning week.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 08:41
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets surged on Friday, driven by a broad rally that was inspired by strong gains on Wall Street.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 07:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher again as data from the US allayed fears of a potential recission, while upbeat retail sales figures in the UK also boosted sentiment.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 07:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in quiet trade early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher early on Thursday as investors digested a slew of data points.
Fri 16 Aug 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for a steady open on Friday following solid gains in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales data.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 18:58
(Sharecast News) - European stocks jumped on Thursday following the release of stronger-than-expected readings for US retail sales and weekly jobless claims that some economists said pointed to the likelihood of a soft landing in the States.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 15:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, buoyed by data confirming expected growth in the UK economy for the second quarter.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded DCC on Thursday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and lifted the price target to 5,800.0p from 5,700.0p following recent weakness.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - Genedrive revealed on Thursday that chairman Ian Gilham had acquired 1.0m shares in the AIM-listed pharmacogenetic testing company.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 14:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,098.31 0.70%
Thu 15 Aug 2024 14:27
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,342.91 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 14:15
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly higher early on Thursday as investors digested a slew of data points.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 12:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher on Thursday as investors digested UK GDP figures and the monthly China data dump.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 11:55
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors braced for a slew of data points.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter, but Admiral surged after well-received results.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets generally rose on Thursday, driven by stronger-than-expected GDP growth in Japan, though China's economic indicators presented a mixed picture.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher at the open on Thursday as investors digested UK GDP figures and the monthly China data dump.
Thu 15 Aug 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 22:14
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Wednesday as market participants digested key inflation data.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 17:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares posted solid gains on Wednesday following the release of slightly weaker-than-expected US consumer price data for the month of July.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 15:24
(Sharecast News) - Oxford Instruments revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Gavin Hill had disposed of 28,071 ordinary shares in the London-listed manufacturing and research company.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday's session in positive territory, as investors reviewed the latest inflation figures from the UK and the US.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on chemicals company Synthomer from 375.0p to 340.0p on Wednesday after the group's interim earnings "delivered both grounds for hope and reasons for caution".
Wed 14 Aug 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,265.20 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed at the open on Wednesday as market participants digested key inflation data.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 13:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,869.48 0.60%
Wed 14 Aug 2024 11:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares pared gains at lunchtime as investors digested, eurozone data, a rise in UK inflation and the surprise resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 11:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants awaited key inflation data.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly gained on Wednesday, following key economic developments including a surprise rate cut from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares started the day higher as investors digested a rise in UK inflation and the surprise resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as the latest UK inflation data boosted rate cut expectations.
Wed 14 Aug 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 22:22
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday as market participants got their first taste of this week's key inflation numbers.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed higher on Tuesday following better-than-expected inflation data Stateside.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 15:37
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on Hikma Pharmaceuticals from 2,000.0p to 2,100.0p on Tuesday following an "impressive" H1 performance.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 15:37
(Sharecast News) - First Tin revealed on Tuesday that chairman Charles Brookes had acquired 360,000 ordinary shares in the tin development company.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Tuesday as market participants got their first look at this week's key inflation numbers.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest UK jobs data and anticipated upcoming inflation reports from both the UK and the US.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 14:05
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.2% at 20,713.96 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 13:54
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,214.33 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 12:30
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to the release of key inflation data over the next few days.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 12:12
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mostly lower at the halfway point of trading on Tuesday, extending losses recorded in the previous session.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned negative by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest jobs data and looked ahead to key UK and US inflation figures this week.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw broad gains on Tuesday, with Japan's stocks leading the way.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher early on Tuesday after most indices wrapped up the previous session in the red.
Tue 13 Aug 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 23:02
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street delivered a mixed performance on Monday as market participants looked ahead to key inflation data due out later in the week.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 16:12
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed mostly lower on Monday following last week's turmoil.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, with both major indices registering gains as investor sentiment improved following last week's volatility.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank downgraded its recommendation for shares of JD Sports from 'hold' to 'sell' due to what it saw as the inevitable cost of growing the business and trimmed their target price of 115.0p.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 15:12
(Sharecast News) - Mears Group revealed on Monday that chief financial officer Andrew Smith had acquired 12,010 ordinary shares in the London-listed housing and social care provider.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 14:35
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 0.1% higher at 20,638.36 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 13:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,209.23 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 13:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Monday as market participants looked ahead to key inflation data due out later in the week.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 11:59
(Sharecast News) - US stocks looked set to tick cautiously higher at the open on Monday as investors eyed key inflation data later in the week.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 10:23
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday but markets were calmer overall following last week's turmoil.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 09:01
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday as investors cautiously looked to upcoming US inflation data, after a volatile week of trading last week.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were in the green early again on Monday as the Stoxx 600 index broke above the 500-point mark following a volatile week for global markets.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.
Mon 12 Aug 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 19:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares held gains with the Stoxx 600 index nudging towards the 500 point mark at the end of a volatile week.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 16:01
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a high note, after stronger-than-expected US jobless claims data on Thursday alleviated concerns about the health of the American economy.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - Citi cut its price target on Fever-Tree on Friday to 950.0p from 1,115.0p citing slight model changes and an adjustment to its price-to-earnings valuation method.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - Gateley revealed on Friday that non-executive director Colin Jones had acquired 40,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed professional services firm.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,173.07 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 14:32
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,593.19 0.41%
Fri 09 Aug 2024 14:12
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were lower early on Friday after market participants bought the dip in the previous session
Fri 09 Aug 2024 13:06
(Sharecast News) - Financial markets' focus over the coming week will be on a raft of economic data out of the UK, which will provide greater detail as to how the economy was faring around the middle of 2024.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 11:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares held gains as the Stoxx 600 index nudged towards the 500 point mark at midday on Friday at the end of a volatile week, with sentiment driven by a positive session on Wall Street overnight, as better-than-expected jobless claims eased worries about the US economy that sparked Monday's selloff.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 10:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as stronger-than-expected jobless claims numbers eased concerns about the US economy.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 10:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were only slightly higher ahead of the bell on Friday after market participants bought the dip in the previous session.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 08:47
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed higher on Friday, following a rebound on Wall Street that lifted investor sentiment after a week of volatility.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday at the end of a volatile week after a positive session on Wall Street overnight, as better-than-expected jobless claims eased worries about the US economy that sparked a selloff on Monday.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 07:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks gained in early trade on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as stronger-than-expected jobless claims numbers eased concerns about the US economy.
Fri 09 Aug 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as better-than-expected jobless claims eased concerns about the US economy.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 22:56
(Sharecast News) - US stocks bounced back strongly on Thursday as better-than-expected data from the labour market eased investors' concerns about an impending recession.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 17:11
(Sharecast News) - A strong start on Wall Street helped European markets cut their losses on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 benchmark pushing into positive territory by the close of play.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on gold miner Endeavour Mining from 2,500.0p to 2,100.0p on Thursday as they rebased their estimates on the stock.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Foxtons Group revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Jack Callaway had acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed estate agency.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:57
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a weaker note despite recovering some earlier losses, as concerns over a potential US recession weighed on investor sentiment.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were sharply higher at the opening bell on Thursday as fears that the US economy may be headed for a recession reappeared were soothed by weekly jobless claims data from the Labor Department.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:09
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,366.09 -1.02%
Thu 08 Aug 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,142.82 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 11:57
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in retreat again on Thursday as the previous session's rally fizzled out amid another dump of corporate earnings.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply lower by midday on Thursday as worries about a US recession dented sentiment and as investors waded through a barrage of corporate releases.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 10:38
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mostly lower ahead of the opening bell on Thursday as fears that the US economy may be headed for a recession reappeared.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 10:09
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a day of mixed performance on Thursday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment after overnight declines on Wall Street.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 08:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in retreat again on Thursday as the previous session's rally fizzled out amid another dump of corporate earnings.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 08:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell sharply in early trade on Thursday as worries about a US recession dented sentiment and as investors waded through a barrage of corporate releases.
Thu 08 Aug 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following strong gains in the previous session, as investors braced for another barrage of corporate news.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 19:37
(Sharecast News) - European shares advanced on Wednesday as investors played catch up with the bounce on Wall Street.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment following remarks from the Bank of Japan.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg upgraded video games business Frontier Developments from 'hold' to 'buy' on Wednesday and hiked their target price on the stock from 300.0p to 330.0p, stating the group's pipeline had now de-risked the equity story.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 15:10
(Sharecast News) - Keywords Studios said on Wednesday that chairman Don Robert had acquired 2,300 ordinary shares in the London-listed video games business.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 14:45
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,536.66 0.83%
Wed 07 Aug 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.7% at 8,166.34 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green yet again early on Wednesday as stocks looked set to reclaim some more of their recent losses.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 11:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares surged on Wednesday on the back of a rebound on Wall Street and comments from the Bank of Japan's deputy governor who attempted to calm volatile markets, while a jump in German industrial production also provided a boost.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 11:44
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green yet again ahead of the bell on Wednesday as stocks looked set to reclaim some more of their recent losses.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 10:12
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets extended their rally on Wednesday, buoyed by Wall Street's recovery after a three-day losing streak.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 08:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday on the back of a rebound on Wall Street and comments from the Bank of Japan's deputy governor, in an attempt to calm volatile markets, while a jump in German industrial production also provided a boost.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as comments from Bank of Japan governor Shinichi Uchida calmed investors, and following the release of better-than-expected UK house price data.
Wed 07 Aug 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise again on Wednesday following positive US and Asian sessions.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 21:15
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday as major indices bounced back from heavy losses recorded across global markets a day earlier.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 16:27
(Sharecast News) - Rolls-Royce rallied on Tuesday as JPMorgan Cazenove hiked its price target on the stock to 535.0p from 475.0p "after another set of strong results".
Tue 06 Aug 2024 15:27
(Sharecast News) - Steppe Cement revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Javier del Ser Perez had acquired 300,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed cement production and sale business.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - European stocks edged higher on Tuesday after dropping to a six-month low the previous session, though the rebound was relatively mild with investor confidence still dampened by the dramatic sell-off across global equity markets.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday on a positive note, with key indices recouping some losses from the previous session's sharp selloff.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.6% at 20,357.12 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 14:41
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,006.20 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 14:00
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Tuesday as major indices bounced back from heavy losses recorded across global markets a day earlier.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 11:39
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were swinging between gains and losses on Tuesday morning as investor sentiment remains dampened by Monday's sell-off due to economic concerns in the US and the unwinding of yen carry trades.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday as the relief rally lost steam following a heavy selloff a day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday as major indices look to bounce back from heavy losses recorded across global markets in the previous session.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 10:24
(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region showed mixed performances on Tuesday, with Japan leading the charge after a historic rebound in its stock market.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 09:46
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rose slightly on Tuesday morning after a global sell-off the previous session saw the Stoxx 600 drop to a six-month low due to economic concerns in the US and the unwinding of yen carry trades.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, bouncing back from a heavy selloff the day earlier which saw global markets plunge.
Tue 06 Aug 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rebound at the open on Tuesday following a heavy selloff in the previous session amid a global market meltdown.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 22:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower on Monday amid fears that a potential US recession may be on the horizon.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 19:04
(Sharecast News) - European shares were sharply lower again at the start of the week, although the selling did abate a bit and appeared to be centred on some of the most popular 'carry trades' globally, including US tech giant Nvidia shares or Bitcoin.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday, as part of a broader global market downturn.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 15:47
(Sharecast News) - Wizz Air revealed on Monday that chief executive Jozsef Varadi had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in FTSE 250-listed low-cost carrier.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove reinstated coverage on Serco on Monday with an 'overweight' rating and a target price of 215.0p.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red early on Monday amid fears that a potential US recession may be on the horizon.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 2.3% lower at 20,248.72 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 14:21
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 2.3% at 7,985.98 in afternoon trade on Monday, suffering its worst session in more than a year.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 12:55
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were firmly in the red ahead of the bell on Monday amid fears that a potential US recession may be on the horizon.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still sharply in the red by midday on Monday amid a global market selloff, and after Japan's Nikkei tanked more than 12%, suffering its worst session since Black Monday in 1987.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 10:18
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, led by a crash in Japan's stock indices.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares were sharply lower again as markets opened on Monday after last week's US manufacturing and payrolls data reignited recession fears and sparked a global selloff.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Monday amid a global market selloff, after Japan's Nikkei fell more than 12%, suffering its worst session since Black Monday in 1987.
Mon 05 Aug 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to tumble at the open on Monday after Japan's Nikkei tanked more than 12%, continuing the selloff that began on Friday.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 22:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply on Friday amid resurgent fears of a potentially oncoming recession.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 15:44
(Sharecast News) - European equities extended the previous session's sharp falls as another weak reading on US non-farm payrolls sparked talk - rightly or wrongly - of a 'policy error' by that country's central bank.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 15:44
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets reiterated its 'outperform' rating on ITM Power on Friday as it pointed to a "relatively attractive" risk/reward profile.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - Robert Walters revealed on Friday that chairman Leslie van de Walle had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed recruitment firm.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 14:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in negative territory on Friday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report from the United States, indicating a sharp slowdown in hiring last month.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 14:38
(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight over the coming week will shift to Asia.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,975.87 -2.25%
Fri 02 Aug 2024 14:01
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.3% at 8,178.75 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 13:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red at the opening bell on Friday amid resurgent fears of a potentially oncoming recession.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 11:34
(Sharecast News) - European equities plunged again as part of the global selloff in sharemarkets continued on Friday, after weak US manufacturing data sparked fears of the world's biggest economy going into recession, while chipmakers were hit hard by Intel suspended its dividend and announced plans to slash its workforce.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday as weak US data raised fears about the economy, and ahead of the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were firmly in the red ahead of the bell on Friday amid resurgent fears of a potential recession.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region experienced significant declines on Friday, driven by heightened recession concerns following a major sell-off on Wall Street.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday as weak data raised fears about the US economy, and ahead of the release of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 07:52
(Sharecast News) - European shares were sharply lower again as markets opened on Friday, after weak US manufacturing data sparked a global selloff.
Fri 02 Aug 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses in Asia, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 21:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday as recessionary fears resurfaced.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 16:09
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Thursday, as investors digested the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - Everyman Media revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Michael Rosehill had acquired 750,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed cinema group.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mixed early on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and earnings from social media giant Facebook's parent company were firmly in focus.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished with steep losses and at the session's lows as geopolitical tensions and economic worries stoked concerns.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 13:47
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,371.01 in afternoon trade on Thursday after the Bank of England cut rates for the first time in four years and amid an avalanche of corporate news.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 13:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 closed down 0.7% at 21,459.23 on Thursday.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 11:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and earnings from social media giant Facebook's parent company were firmly in focus.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Thursday, weighed down by weak performances from auto makers and Societe Generale, as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the first rate cut from the Bank of England in four years and waded through a deluge of corporate news.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 10:50
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed performance on Thursday as investors digested comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight, who hinted at a potential rate cut in September, contingent on favourable inflation data.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, dragged lower by weak performances from the likes of BMW, Volkswagen and Societe Generale.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate news and eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Thu 01 Aug 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street after Fed chair Jerome Powell put a September rate cut on the table, and as investors eyed an expected rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 18:23
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended Wednesday's session on a mixed note as investors digested an unexpected rise in eurozone inflation and looked ahead to rate decisions from the US and UK amid another dump of corporate earnings.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - Diageo's stock was attempting a rebound on Wednesday after a sell-off the previous session as its full-year results disappointed, but that didn't stop Citi from reiterating its 'buy' recommendation on the stock.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 15:46
(Sharecast News) - Hercules Site Services revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Paul Wheatcroft had acquired 24,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed tech-enabled labour supplier to the UK infrastructure sector.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1% at 8,355.83 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day with strong gains on Wednesday, driven by robust performances in the mining and energy sectors.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve Bank's latest interest rate policy meeting.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 14:42
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,549.73 0.55%
Wed 31 Jul 2024 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as investors await the outcome of the Federal Reserve Bank's latest interest rate policy meeting.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 11:33
(Sharecast News) - European shares held gains on Wednesday as investors digested an unexpected rise in eurozone inflation and looked ahead to rate decisions from the US and UK amid another dump of corporate earnings.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a robust rally on Wednesday, with significant gains across major indices as investors reacted to central bank decisions and economic data from China.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 08:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares continued to rally on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to eurozone inflation data, rate decisions from the US and UK amid another dump of corporate earnings.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose sharply in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 31 Jul 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a positive open on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 21:29
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow rising but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq firmly in the red, as investors digested a barrage of corporate earnings as the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day policy meeting.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 16:42
(Sharecast News) - Stronger-than-expected economic growth across the eurozone helped propel stock markets higher on Tuesday, with most major indices across Europe making gains.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 15:41
(Sharecast News) - Citi opened a 30-day "positive catalyst watch" on shares of Flutter Entertainment on Tuesday ahead of its results on 13 August.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands revealed on Tuesday that senior independent non-executive director Peter Kear had acquired 57,500 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed multi-brand franchisor.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 15:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day mixed on Tuesday as investors navigated a wave of earnings reports and anticipated upcoming key announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 15:11
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,478.96 1.07%
Tue 30 Jul 2024 14:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Tuesday as investors digested another batch of Q2 earnings.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 13:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,293.37 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 11:21
(Sharecast News) - European markets were higher on Tuesday amid another earnings dump as investors also looked ahead to rate decisions from the US and UK, while Germany recorded a surprise economic contraction in the second quarter.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday as investors braced for another day full of Q2 earnings.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down but off earlier lows by midday on Tuesday as investors waded through a barrage of earnings and looked ahead to key US tech results, and rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England this week.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 09:36
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 08:22
(Sharecast News) - European markets opened higher Tuesday amid another earnings dump as investors also looked ahead to rate decisions from the US and UK.
Tue 30 Jul 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest retail inflation data and braced for a barrage of earnings from the likes of BP, Standard Chartered and Diageo.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 23:13
(Sharecast News) - US stocks started the new trading week in subdued fashion, with markets rangebound ahead of hotly anticipated earnings reports from the likes of Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple over the next few days.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 16:28
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday ahead of earnings from US tech giants later in the week and a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,282.12 -0.35%
Mon 29 Jul 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Monday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment ahead of a busy week of earnings reports and crucial policy announcements from major central banks on both sides of the Atlantic.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,309.79 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as investors braced for a week full of big-name tech earnings.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - Seeen revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Adrian Hargrave had acquired 80,645 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed media and technology platform group.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 14:17
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on banking group Natwest from 350.0p to 415.0p on Monday following the group's "comprehensively strong" Q2 results last week.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:52
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at midday on Monday ahead of earnings from US tech giants later in the week and a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve, while shares in consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser plunged amid concerns about potential litigation.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as investors braced for a week full of big-name tech earnings.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a positive start to the week on Monday, with Japan's benchmark index leading the gains.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - European shares started the week sharply higher ahead of earnings from US tech giants later in the week and a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve.
Mon 29 Jul 2024 07:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed a slew of UK data releases later in the day and policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 16:19
(Sharecast News) - The coming week will see rate-setters in the UK, Japan, and US meet to decide on interest rates.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 16:15
(Sharecast News) - European stocks wrapped the week up on a positive note as investors reacted to just released key US inflation data.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 15:27
(Sharecast News) - Assetco revealed on Friday that director Christopher Mills had purchased 2.65m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed wealth management firm.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Lloyds Banking Group on Friday to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' after the shares hit its 60.0p price target.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 14:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as traders digested the latest personal consumption expenditure reading - the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 14:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a positive note on Friday, with NatWest a standout performer, as investors digested a dip in inflation from across the pond.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 2% higher at 21,320.40 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 14:01
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.9% at 8,262.14 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 13:59
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were heading higher for the most part in early afternoon trading as investors reacted to just released key US inflation data.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 12:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday ahead of the latest personal consumption expenditure reading - the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 10:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors eyed a key US inflation reading.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 09:25
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rebounded on Friday, recovering from Thursday's sell-off, which had pushed some regional indexes to their lowest levels in months.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 08:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following mixed sessions in the US and Asia, with NatWest pacing the gains after well-received results.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 08:38
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were trading mixed in the early part of the session as investors waited on key US inflation data due out later in the day.
Fri 26 Jul 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday despite mixed performances in the US and Asia, as investors mulled results from the likes of NatWest and IMI.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 21:56
(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as market participants thumbed over some key data points and more corporate earnings.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 18:23
(Sharecast News) - Investors reacted with disappointment to a wave of corporate earnings in Europe, pushing the Stoxx 600 index down to levels not seen in nearly three months a one pint during the session.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - Armadale Capital revealed on Thursday that technical director Matt Bull had acquired 14.28m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed investment group.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg upgraded business-to-business media firm Ascential to 'buy' from 'hold' and hiked their target price on the stock to 568.0p from 395.0p following a takeover offer from Informa.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 15:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Thursday as investors processed faster-than-anticipated economic growth in the United States, following a heavy flow of corporate announcements earlier in the day.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 15:24
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as market participants looked thumbed over some key data points and more corporate earnings.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 14:47
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.5% at 20,846.66 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,152.18 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 11:40
(Sharecast News) - Dow Jones futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants looked ahead to the release of some key data points and more corporate earnings.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday as investors waded through a barrage of corporate news, having taken their opening cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced significant declines on Thursday, mirroring the overnight sell-off on Wall Street.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Investors appeared to react with disappointment to a wave of corporate earnings in Europe, pushing the Stoxx 600 index down to levels not seen in nearly three months.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 08:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - A wave of disappointing corporate earnings weighed heavily on European markets on Thursday, pushing the Stoxx 600 index down to levels not seen in nearly three months.
Thu 25 Jul 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following losses on Wall Street, where tech names came under pressure.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 21:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday after investors got their first taste of Q2 big tech earnings overnight and thumbed over a number of data points.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 16:03
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday, with luxury stocks under the pump as LVMH second-quarter sales growth missed consensus estimates and eurozone service and manufacturing surveys showing weaker readings.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 15:37
(Sharecast News) - Jubilee Metals revealed on Wednesday that chief executive officer Leon Coetzer had acquired 625,000 ordinary shares in the Africa-focussed metals processor.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,005.10 -0.41%
Wed 24 Jul 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday in negative territory, with a late recovery fueled by better-than-expected data from the UK's private sector failing to lift equities above the waterline.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 14:32
(Sharecast News) - Over at Berenberg, analysts hiked their target price on ventilation equipment business Volution to 600.0p from 500.0p on Wednesday following the group's full-year trading update.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 14:18
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red early on Wednesday after investors got their first taste of Q2 big tech earnings overnight and thumbed over a number of data points.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading in the red on Wednesday but had trimmed some of their losses by lunchtime as economic data came in ahead of expectations.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Wednesday, with luxury stocks under the pump as LVMH second-quarter sales growth missed consensus estimates and eurozone service and manufacturing surveys showing weaker readings.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were pointing to losses ahead of the bell on Wednesday after investors got their first taste of Q2 big tech earnings overnight.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets faced declines on Wednesday as investors evaluated business activity data from Japan and Australia.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading at their lowest levels in three weeks on Wednesday morning as investors digested a wave of disappointing corporate earnings from Wall Street overnight and awaited a flurry of economic data.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors eyed eurozone manufacturing survey data and regional bank earnings, while luxury stocks were under the pump after LVMH second-quarter sales growth missed consensus estimates.
Wed 24 Jul 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were expected to fall in early deals on Wednesday after a wave of corporate earnings from Wall Street heavyweights disappointed overnight.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 22:27
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed lower on Tuesday as market participants got their first taste of big-name tech earnings for Q2.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 17:07
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in Europe finished on a mixed note with French and UK issues underperforming after a bumpy start to the session on Wall Street.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 16:49
(Sharecast News) - C&C Group revealed on Tuesday that chairman Ralph Findlay had acquired 44,151 ordinary shares in the London-listed alcoholic drinks maker.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 16:41
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on specialist staffing organisation SThree from 550.0p to 520.0p on Tuesday but said the group's contract focus offered resilience versus peers.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to a handful of big-name earnings reports after the close.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Tuesday, as losses in the mining sector overshadowed gains in other areas.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 12:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to a handful of big-name earnings reports.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 12:20
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in Europe had turned around to trade comfortably higher come midday, even as investors continued to monitor the headlines around the decision of US president Joe Biden not to run for re-election and its potential implications.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - After an earlier stint in the red, UK stocks swung into positive territory by the midday mark, as weakness in the mining sector was offset by gains from Compass, Beazley and Sage.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed performance on Tuesday, with Chinese stocks leading the declines amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty in the US.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks retreated on Tuesday morning, with the heavyweight mining sector providing a drag, as investors treaded ahead of the start of earnings season for blue chip tech names in the United States.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 07:16
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to pull back slightly on Tuesday morning with the FTSE 100 seen opening around 0.4% lower than Monday's closing price of 8,198.78.
Tue 23 Jul 2024 06:57
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in Europe began the session higher as investors continued to monitor the headlines around the decision of US president Joe Biden not to run for re-election and its potential implications.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 21:11
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Monday after Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race over the weekend.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares jumped on Monday as investors assessed the impact of US President Joe Biden's decision not to contest the election in November, while Ryanair shares slumped on lower earnings and a warning that summer airfares would be softer.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, buoyed by a surprise interest-rate cut from China and significant political news from the United States.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Monday after Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race over the weekend.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Beowulf Mining revealed on Monday that chief executive Ed Bowie had acquired 18,831 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed exploration and development company.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg upgraded their stance on The Gym Group from 'hold' to 'buy' on Monday and hiked their target price on the stock from 121.0p to 180.0p, stating the company was "in good shape".
Mon 22 Jul 2024 12:06
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were recovering some of their poise on Monday as markets reacted to a surprise interest-rate cut in China, while investors digested the latest political drama across the Pond.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 11:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday after Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential race over the weekend.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares surged ahead at the end of the morning session on Monday as investors assessed the impact of US President Joe Biden's decision not to contest the election in November, while Ryanair shares slumped on lower earnings and a warning that summer airfares would be softer.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 09:20
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a broad decline on Monday following significant political and economic developments.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 08:32
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks edged higher on Monday morning as markets reacted to a surprise interest-rate cut in China, while investors digested the latest political drama across the Pond.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 07:51
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Monday as investors assessed the impact of US President Joe Biden's decision not to contest the election in November.
Mon 22 Jul 2024 07:04
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to rise on Monday morning as investors reacted to a flurry of market-moving news over the weekend, such as the exit of Joe Biden from the US presidential race, a reduction in interest rates in China and ongoing global IT outages.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 17:26
(Sharecast News) - Airline shares weighed on the top flight index at the end of the week after falling afoul of a cascade of IT glitches around the world triggered by a update from cyber security outfit Crowdstrike.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 17:08
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red on Friday, affected by a significant global IT outage and a drop in UK retail sales.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 16:45
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed lower on Friday as a major technical outage involving Microsoft hit businesses around the world, while weaker-than-expected UK retail sales also hit sentiment.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,064.27 -0.80%
Fri 19 Jul 2024 13:45
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on financial services firm AJ Bell from 370.0p to 410.0p on Friday after the group's Q3 earnings on 18 July sent shares up roughly 6% on the day.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 13:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Friday following heavy losses recorded a day earlier.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 13:00
(Sharecast News) - Investors' attention over the coming week will be divided between a raft of purchasing managers' surveys due out and the ongoing stream of corporate results in the States.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 12:47
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were holding lower in early afternoon trading as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 11:31
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower on Friday as a major technical outage involving Microsoft hit businesses around the world.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Friday, mirroring Wall Street's downturn as investors rotated out of tech stocks and booked profits from recent equity rallies.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday following big losses for the Dow in the previous session.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London were trading lower in early trading as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower on Friday as a major technical outage involving Microsoft hit businesses around the world.
Fri 19 Jul 2024 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London looked set for a muted start as investors digested the latest political headlines out of the US and their potential implications for the stock market.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 21:31
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the close of trading on Thursday following a heavy tech selloff in the previous session that saw the Nasdaq Composite deliver its worst daily performance since December 2022.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished mixed on Thursday as investors digested the latest monetary policy meeting from the European Central Bank, which kept the door open to a possible interest-rate cut in September.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 16:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained positive by the close on Thursday, buoyed by investor reactions to new employment data from the United States and the UK.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 15:11
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley lifted Schroders to 'overweight' from 'equalweight' on Thursday as it took a look at European asset managers.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 15:10
(Sharecast News) - Tate & Lyle revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Jeffrey Carr had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed food and beverage business.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 14:53
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday following a heavy tech selloff that saw the Nasdaq Composite deliver its worst daily performance since December 2022.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,242.03 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 11:41
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Thursday following the Nasdaq's worst session since December 2022.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, with Frasers Group pacing the advance after well-received results.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 10:34
(Sharecast News) - European shares held gains at midday on Thursday as investors turned their attention towards an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mostly negative performance on Thursday, driven by a significant drop in chip-related stocks following reports of the US implementing stricter export restrictions.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 08:18
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday as investors turned their attention towards an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data, with Frasers Group pacing the advance after well-received results.
Thu 18 Jul 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 23:34
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished in mixed fashion on Wednesday with the Dow setting another record high but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sinking sharply, with the latter experiencing its worst one-day sell-off in well over a year.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 20:47
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished on a mixed note on Wednesday as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures which came in slightly higher than forecast, dampening hopes of a rate cut from the Bank of England.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 16:13
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on mining giant Rio Tinto from 5,800.0p to 5,700.0p on Wednesday following Q2 production results from the company.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 15:41
(Sharecast News) - Trufin revealed on Wednesday that chief executive officer James van den Bergh had acquired 50,890 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed financial services firm.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,197.09 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks mixed early on Wednesday following big gains for the blue-chip Dow Jones in the previous session.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 13:52
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,115.29 -0.46%
Wed 17 Jul 2024 12:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as the latest inflation data came in slightly higher than anticipated, casting doubt on a potential interest rate cut in August.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 11:42
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday following big gains for the blue-chip Dow Jones in the previous session.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures which came in slightly higher than forecast, dampening hopes of a rate cut from the Bank of England, while shares in Danish hearing aid company Demant tanked after a profit warning.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday on Wednesday as UK inflation fell a touch less than expected and services inflation remained sticky, dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 09:43
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday, with Australia's benchmark surging to an all-time high, buoyed by strong performances in several key sectors.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged down in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures, with sticky services inflation dampening hopes of a rate cut in August.
Wed 17 Jul 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 23:12
(Sharecast News) - Both the Dow and S&P 500 hit new all-time highs on Tuesday, with the Dow in particular notching for its best daily performance in more than a year, as bellwether stocks put in an impressive performance.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 16:09
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished firmly lower on Tuesday, but erased some losses before the close of play following a positive start on Wall Street.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on exploration and production company Energean from 1,565.0p to 1,305.0p on Tuesday following the group's disposal of assets in Egypt, Italy and Croatia.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - N Brown Group revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Joshua Alliance had acquired 1.0m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed online retailer.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors weighed global political and economic risks, with the likes of Rio Tinto and Burberry remaining below the waterline.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 15:15
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,159.94 -0.14%
Tue 16 Jul 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Tuesday, with the blue-chip Dow Jones rising to another new high at the open.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,160.12 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 11:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were pointing to a positive open ahead of the bell on Tuesday following a record-setting session for the Dow.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 11:28
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Tuesday as investors digested dovish remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on interest rates, while shares in Scor tanked by a quarter as the French reinsurer issued a profit warning at its life & health business.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday as investors continued to mull political developments in the US, with Burberry and Rio Tinto in the red.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 09:04
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region closed mostly higher on Tuesday as investors digested comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 08:42
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Tuesday as investors digested dovish remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on interest rates, while shares in Hugo Boss fell sharply as the German fashion house cut annual sales guidance.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors continued to mull political developments in the US, with Burberry and Rio Tinto on the back foot.
Tue 16 Jul 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Tuesday despite a positive close on Wall Street.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 22:26
(Sharecast News) - US stocks advanced on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new record high, as investors digested somewhat dovish comments from the Federal Reserve chair and the increased likelihood of former president Donald Trump returning to office following an assassination attempt.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 16:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday, as traders analysed the potential impact of the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump on markets, along with weak China GDP data.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 16:23
(Sharecast News) - Bernstein downgraded Ocado on Monday to 'underperform' from 'outperform' and slashed its price target on the stock to 250.0p from 1,000.0p, having been "one of the last bulls standing".
Mon 15 Jul 2024 15:37
(Sharecast News) - Jet2 revealed on Monday that chairman Robin Terrell had acquired 8,557 ordinary shares in the London-listed leisure travel group.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,106.48 -0.45%
Mon 15 Jul 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.8% at 8,183.33 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as Q2 earnings and an attempt on former president Donald Trump's life were both firmly in focus.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 12:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday in negative territory, influenced by weaker-than-expected Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from luxury fashion house Burberry.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 11:38
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday, as traders analysed the impact of the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump on markets, along with weak China GDP data, while Burberry shares tanked after the luxury goods seller ousted its CEO and issued a profit warning.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were firmly in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as market participants assessed the impact of Donald Trump's attempted assassination on stocks.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were down but off earlier lows by midday on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 10:02
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Monday, as investors reacted to disappointing economic data from China and the fallout from an assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump over the weekend.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday, as traders analysed the impact of the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump on markets, along with weak China GDP data.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
Mon 15 Jul 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors digested disappointing Chinese GDP figures.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 22:22
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished higher with the Dow topping the 40,000 mark for the first time in nearly two months despite a gloomy start to bank earnings season, as expectations of an interest-rate cut in September continued to climb.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 16:31
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday, with sentiment buoyed by inflation data that economists said presaged a further slowdown in price pressures, thus raising hopes of a rate cut in September.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were in the black again with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets cut its price target on Hays on Friday after the recruiter said a day earlier that full-year profit was set to be around the bottom end of the market consensus range of £106m to £113m as it posted a drop in fourth-quarter net fees.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - Cobra Resources revealed on Friday that director David Clarke had acquired 1.40m ordinary shares in the London-listed exploration company.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 15:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Thursday as investors digested more key inflation data and a number of earnings from major US banks.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,151.31 -0.18%
Fri 12 Jul 2024 14:32
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,250.61 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 12:50
(Sharecast News) - The coming week will bring with it potentially key readings for inflation and employment that some economists believe may decide whether or not the Bank of England cuts interest rates in August.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 11:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday, with sentiment buoyed by an unexpected fall in US inflation that raised hopes of a rate cut in September.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday ahead of more key inflation data and a number of earnings from major US banks.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 10:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment boosted by US rate cut hopes, as investors turned their attention to bank earnings across the pond.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 08:22
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors turned their attention to the US, where banks are due to kick off the earnings season.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday, with sentiment buoyed by an unexpected fall in US inflation that raised hopes of a rate cut in September.
Fri 12 Jul 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors turned their focus to the US, where banks are due to kick off the earnings season.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 21:13
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed on Thursday, with the Dow edging higher but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sinking sharply back from record highs, despite rising hopes that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates sooner than anticipated.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - Earl Shipp, an independent non-executive director at National Grid, picked up some shares in the utilities group at the start of the third quarter.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 15:32
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,073.56 0.70%
Thu 11 Jul 2024 15:31
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed at their highest levels in a month on Thursday as improving economic data lifted sentiment across the continent.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 15:30
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on software specialist Idox with a 'buy' rating and 81.0p target price on Thursday, citing an attractive geo-spatial opportunity.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a high note, buoyed by favourable economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 14:49
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,219.41 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - US stocks opened broadly flat on Thursday, with futures erasing earlier losses, as investors digested better-than-expected inflation and labour-market data and pondered over how the Federal Reserve may respond.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 11:19
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday ahead of a key US inflation report and news that the UK economy grew more than expected in May.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 10:23
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a strong rally on Thursday, driven by optimism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and the positive performance of US big tech stocks overnight.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 10:21
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a negative start on Wall Street on Thursday ahead of the release of June's consumer price index, which is expected to show a slight slowdown in inflation.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 08:48
(Sharecast News) - Shares were higher across most of the Asia-Pacific region, albeit sometimes with a helping hand from authorities.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 08:19
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday ahead of a key US inflation report and news that the UK economy grew more than expected in May.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
Thu 11 Jul 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street and better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 21:56
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street closed sharply higher on Wednesday after chip stocks delivered solid gains.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - Citi has upgraded Next from 'sell' to 'neutral' and hiked its target price by 40% on the back of an improving macro environment in the UK and the retailer's cash position.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - Avon Protection revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Magdalene Brereton had acquired 1,565 ordinary shares in the London-listed respiratory protection manufacturer.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note Wednesday, buoyed by robust performances in the airline sector and growing investor attention towards key economic events in the United States, although the top-flight index remained near recent lows.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,178.84 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 14:57
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Wednesday as Jerome Powell headed to Capitol Hill for a second straight day.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 14:47
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,850.92 1.00%
Wed 10 Jul 2024 14:47
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of key consumer price data due out the next day in the States and following a downdraft during the previous session.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 11:46
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as Jerome Powell gets set to return to Capitol Hill for a second straight day.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 11:32
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the second day of testimony from US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, while shares in travel food outlet operator SSP Group surged on an upbeat trading update,
Wed 10 Jul 2024 11:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday, helped along by a strong showing from airlines, as investors turned their attention to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony to Congress and this week's US inflation reading.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 09:12
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, with Japanese stocks achieving new peaks following the release of expected inflation data.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the second day of testimony from US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony to Congress and to this week's US inflation reading.
Wed 10 Jul 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors eyed the second and final day of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 21:25
(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell headed to Washington DC to testify before the Senate Banking Committee.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 16:01
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank upgraded Currys on Tuesday to 'buy' from 'hold' as it turned more positive on UK retailers.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 15:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a decline in retail sales and the impact of comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - Science in Sport revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Roger Mather had acquired 117,647 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed performance nutrition business.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished firmly lower on Tuesday as ongoing political uncertainty weighed on sentiment, while the Federal Reserve quashed speculation that an interest-rate cut might be on the cards sometime soon.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 14:45
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Tuesday as Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell headed to Washington DC to testify before the Senate Banking Committee.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 14:36
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,646.12 -0.73%
Tue 09 Jul 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.6% at 8,141.35 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 12:10
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower at the open as the focus remained on the prospect of a hung parliament in France, while pharma company Indivior slumped on a profits warning and oil major BP fell on a downbeat second-quarter trading update.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a dip in retail sales and erred on the side of caution ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 10:37
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green as before the bell as Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell heads to Washington DC to testify before Congress.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced notable gains on Tuesday, buoyed by positive performances on Wall Street overnight, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower at the open as the focus remained on the prospect of a hung parliament in France, while pharma company Indivior slumped on a profits warning and oil major BP fell on a downbeat second-quarter trading update.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled a dip in retail sales and profit warnings from PageGroup and Indivior.
Tue 09 Jul 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as data showed a dip in retail sales.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 21:14
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Monday as investors prepared for the beginning of Q2 corporate earnings season later in the week.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,738.69 -0.23%
Mon 08 Jul 2024 16:13
(Sharecast News) - Most European bourses ended Monday's session little changed, but in the red, as investors digested the political stalemate in France, where no party managed to garner a majority in the second round of elections to the National Assembly at the weekend.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 15:51
(Sharecast News) - Citi has reiterated its 'buy' rating on London-focused property investor and developer Shaftesbury Capital ahead of its interim results in a few weeks, predicting that profits will nearly double over the medium term.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 15:46
(Sharecast News) - Insurance business Prudential revealed on Monday that independent non-executive director George Sartorel had acquired 8,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed firm.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 15:10
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,207.90 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - London markets showed mixed performance on Monday as investors weighed the implications of a hung parliament in France.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as investors prepared for the beginning of Q2 corporate earnings season later in the week.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 11:26
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Monday as investors digested the political stalemate in France after the second round of national elections that saw a shock first-place result for the left-wing alliance, but with no single group able to achieve an absolute parliamentary majority.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Monday as investors braced for the beginning of Q2 corporate earnings season later in the week.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Monday, in line with their European counterparts, as investors mulled the prospect of a hung parliament in France
Mon 08 Jul 2024 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread declines on Monday, influenced by weak economic indicators and anticipation of key economic data from the US and China later in the week.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 08:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Monday as investors digested the political stalemate in France after the second round of national elections that saw a shock first-place result for the left-wing alliance, but with no single group able to achieve an absolute parliamentary majority.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the prospect of political instability in France after the second round of the election over the weekend resulted in a hung parliament.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were seen little changed at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to France, where the election resulted in a hung parliament.
Mon 08 Jul 2024 06:21
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Friday as traders returned from the Independence Day break to some hotly anticipated labour market data.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 16:35
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the week on a mixed note on Friday, after a subdued response to Labour's general election victory, although housebuilders and the more domestically-focussed FTSE 250 made gains.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mostly lower with the UK Labour Party's landslide election victory well-received.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Jefferies downgraded IT infrastructure provider Softcat to 'underperform' on Friday, citing "incremental caution" around the IT services sector.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were little changed early on Friday as traders returned from the Independence Day break to some hotly anticipated labour market data.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.6% at 8,190.25 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 14:13
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,760.91 0.73%
Fri 05 Jul 2024 11:29
(Sharecast News) - All eyes over the coming week will be on the results of the second round of voting in the French elections, their likely implications and outlook for France's economy.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 11:26
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher with the UK Labour Party's landslide election victory the main focus.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London's top-flight index had pared earlier gains by midday on Friday in a rather muted reaction to Labour's expected election victory, but housebuilders and the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 outperformed.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell as traders got set to return from the Independence Day break.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 09:08
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region faced a mixed trading session on Friday, with significant fluctuations across the region.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with housebuilders pacing the gains as Brits woke up to the first Labour government in 14 years.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 07:51
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher with the UK Labour Party's landslide election victory the main focus.
Fri 05 Jul 2024 07:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as Brits woke up to the first Labour government in 14 years.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 16:21
(Sharecast News) - European stocks advanced on what was a relatively quiet Thursday in the absence of a trading session in the US and only a few economic data releases.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 16:04
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg initiated coverage of Card Factory on Thursday with a 'buy' rating and 154.0p price target as it argued it was a "vastly improved proposition".
Thu 04 Jul 2024 15:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in the green by the close on Thursday, buoyed by optimistic market sentiment as UK voters headed to the polls amid widespread expectation of a Labour party victory.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,578.84 0.24%
Thu 04 Jul 2024 14:16
(Sharecast News) - DSW Capital revealed on Thursday that chief executive James Dow had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed professional services firm.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,231.30 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 11:59
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher as investors bet on a September rate cut in the US and also looked ahead to the UK General Election, widely expected to see the ruling Conservatives kicked out of office after 14 years in power.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's major stock indexes reaching all-time highs.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 11:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 08:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher as investors bet on a September rate cut in the US and also looked ahead to the UK General Election, widely expected to see the ruling Conservatives kicked out of office after 14 years in power.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
Thu 04 Jul 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Thursday as Brits headed to the polls amid expectations the Labour party will be voted into power for the first time in 14 years.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 21:47
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly higher after a shortened trading session with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hitting yet more record highs following a flurry of weak economic data which raised hopes that the Federal Reserve may start loosening monetary policy in September.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 17:20
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher on Wednesday amid hopes that a cut in US interest rates was in sight, while investors also eyed national elections in France at the weekend.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed on a positive note on Wednesday, buoyed by a wave of economic data from the United States and renewed hopes for interest rate cuts.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,168.32 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 14:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,345.54 0.75%
Wed 03 Jul 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley downgraded 3i Group on Wednesday 'equalweight' from 'overweight' and cut the price target to 3,192p from 3,246p as it said the risk/reward is more balanced after a strong run.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 14:24
(Sharecast News) - Time Finance revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer James Roberts had acquired 22,482 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed finance provider.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 13:46
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were little changed early on Wednesday as traders prepared for the 4th of July break.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 12:18
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed performances on Wednesday, as investors evaluated a variety of business activity data from the region.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 11:17
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher on Wednesday amid hopes that a cut in US interest rates was in sight, while investors also eyed national elections in the UK on Thursday and France on the weekend.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Wednesday as US rate cut hopes boosted sentiment.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as traders prepare for the 4th of July break.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened higher on Wednesday amid hopes that a cut in US interest rates was in sight, while investors also eyed national elections in the UK on Thursday and France on the weekend.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a positive close on Wall Street amid US rate cut hopes.
Wed 03 Jul 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street, as investors welcomed upbeat comments on the economic outlook from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 22:19
(Sharecast News) - Despite a mediocre start, US stock markets rallied into the afternoon with the S&P 500 finishing above the 5,500 mark for the first time and the S&P 500 notching its 22nd record close of the year.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 17:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested eurozone inflation data and a modest increase in US job openings.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 16:22
(Sharecast News) - European markets were in the red on Tuesday after core inflation proved stickier than expected, but stocks rallied into the close with indices finishing well above their intraday lows.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 15:18
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 was keeping its head above water on Tuesday despite a wider sell-off across European stock markets with some big names in the real estate and investment sectors were lifted by M&A activity involving Tritax Eurobox.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 14:57
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets hiked their target price on distribution group Bunzl from 2,600.0p to 2,700.0p on Tuesday following the company's Q2 trading update.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - Prudential revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Jeremy Anderson had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed insurance company.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 14:28
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.5% at 8,125.77 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 13:40
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mostly lower early on Tuesday as market participants digested comments from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell before the European Central Banking Forum.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday, diverging from Wall Street's tech-fuelled rally that saw the Nasdaq Composite reach a new record high.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled eurozone inflation data and looked ahead to US jobs numbers.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - European markets were sea of red on Tuesday after core eurozone inflation came in higher than forecast and renewed fears about political instability in France weighed on sentiment, with banking stocks bearing the brunt of the sell-off.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to a speech from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 08:36
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pulled back on Tuesday morning following strong gains the day before as investors awaited eurozone inflation data from June and mulled the market impact of political uncertainty in France.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data and looked ahead to eurozone inflation figures later in the day.
Tue 02 Jul 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday following a mixed session in Asia, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data and looked ahead to the UK election this week.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 21:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday after the second half of the trading year initially got off to a mixed start, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite later recovering from earlier losses.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 17:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with mixed results as investors navigated a mix of UK economic data and the outcome of the French elections.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 16:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,268.11 -0.09%
Mon 01 Jul 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - Challenger Energy revealed on Monday that chair Iain McKendrick had acquired 35.45m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed oil and gas company.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove placed Trustpilot shares on 'positive catalyst watch' on Monday ahead of its H1 trading update on 11 July, saying it reckons adjusted underlying earnings will come in ahead of expectations.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,189.25 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 14:27
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were moving both ways early on Monday as the second half of the trading year got off to a mixed start.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher at the start of the new trading week as investors assessed first round results in France's snap parliamentary election which showed the far-right anti-immigrant National Rally (RN) party in front.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as traders get ready for the second half of the trading year to get underway.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Monday as investors mulled a raft of UK data and French election results suggesting the Far Right will fall short of an absolute majority in the second round of voting.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced an overall positive start to the second half of the year, with investors reacting to mixed economic indicators from China and revised GDP figures from Japan.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher at the start of the new trading week as investors assessed first round results in France's snap parliamentary election which showed the far-right anti-immigrant National Rally (RN) party in front.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 07:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election news and UK house price data.
Mon 01 Jul 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest French election results and looked ahead to the UK election this week.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 17:23
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, influenced by new economic data from the United States indicating a slowdown in consumer spending, despite a reduction in inflationary pressures.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 16:30
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mostly lower on Friday as investors played it safe ahead of the first round of the French legislative elections on Sunday.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 16:29
(Sharecast News) - Citi has reiterated its 'buy' call on advertising and media giant WPP after the company rejected a KKR bid to take control of its corporate PR firm FGS Global.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,197.27 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,308.45 -0.11%
Fri 28 Jun 2024 12:37
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to the market on Friday were two involving Odyssean Investment Trust and Vertu Motors.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 12:35
(Sharecast News) - Politics will overshadow the release of the US jobs report this week as weary citizens vent their frustrations at the ballot box.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 12:32
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street's main market indices were trading at or near record highs at the end of the second quarter.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw significant gains on Friday, driven by strong economic data from Japan, including a better-than-expected rise in industrial production.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday as investors digested stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures, regional inflation data and awaited US personal consumption figures later in the day.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures on Wall Street were showing small gains in pre-market trade with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq expected to test their recent record highs ahead of some key inflation data to be released before the opening bell.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 08:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data showed the UK economy grew more than first thought in the first quarter.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 08:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Friday as investors digested stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures and awaited US inflation figures later in the day.
Fri 28 Jun 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected UK GDP data.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 21:34
(Sharecast News) - US stocks closed with minor gains on Thursday with investors showing caution amid a barrage of mixed economic data ahead of Friday's key PCE inflation report.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 18:29
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded Anglo American and Rio Tinto on Thursday as it took a look at metals and mining companies.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 17:08
(Sharecast News) - Poor economic data and uncertainty ahead of next week's French elections weighed heavily on European markets on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 index falling 0.4% by the close to its lowest level in eight sessions.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's trading session with a mixed performance as market participants awaited crucial US inflation data and UK GDP figures set to be released later in the week.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - Two director dealings disclosed to the market on Thursday involved the chief executives of Cake Box Holdings and QinetiQ Group.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,340.24 0.21%
Thu 27 Jun 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,211.88 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 14:17
(Sharecast News) - US stocks inched higher on Thursday though gains were only modest as investors weighed a barrage of incoming economic data that painted a mixed picture of the American economy.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 11:34
(Sharecast News) - European shares turned red on Thursday as investors digested weaker-than-expected eurozone economic sentiment data, while shares in Swedish fashion chain H&M slumped on poor sales figures.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 11:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street was expected to open with small losses on Thursday with investors showing caution ahead of a busy 48 hours for economic data.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the release of US growth figures later in the day, and a key US inflation reading and UK GDP at the end of the week.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a notable decline on Thursday, influenced by the Japanese yen weakening to a near 38-year low against the dollar.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened slightly higher on Thursday as investors awaited a key US inflation report while shares in Swedish fashion chain H&M slumped on weaker-than-expected earnings.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading and the latest UK GDP data at the end of the week.
Thu 27 Jun 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following a mostly weaker Asian session, as investors looked to the release of a key US inflation reading and the latest UK GDP on Friday.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 23:06
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished moderately higher on Wednesday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq inching back towards their recent record highs on what was a relatively quiet day for data and earnings.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks slipped into the red on Wednesday as investors digested consumer survey data from Germany showing an unexpected drop in consumer sentiment.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - Future surged on Wednesday as Jefferies upgraded the shares to 'buy' from 'underperform' and hiked the price target to 1,280p from 635p.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 15:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street's main market indices were trading mixed as investors bid their time ahead of a key inflation reading due out on Friday, the last trading session of the second quarter.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 15:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, influenced by a downturn in retail sales data for June.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,290.03 -0.36%
Wed 26 Jun 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to the market on Wednesday were two transactions involving senior executives from Real Estate Investors and Land Securities, respectively.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 14:11
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 100 (UKX) 8,210.01 -0.46%
Wed 26 Jun 2024 11:52
(Sharecast News) - European stocks slipped into the red on Wednesday as investors digested consumer survey data from Germany showed an unexpected drop in consumer sentiment.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 11:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had pared some gains by midday on Wednesday, as data showed that retail sales slumped in June.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures on Wall Street were pointing to yet more gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Wednesday as the share price of Nvidia continues to rebound after last week's sell-off.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region were mostly in the green on Wednesday, as chip stocks followed Nvidia's rise on Wall Street overnight.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors awaited US inflation data later in the week and digested Volkswagen's $5bn investment in US electric car maker Rivian.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a tech rally on Wall Street, which saw the Nasdaq end 1.3% higher.
Wed 26 Jun 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following a rally in US tech stocks overnight.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 21:46
(Sharecast News) - The Dow finished lower on Tuesday while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded after a three-day losing streak as Nvidia's recent falls came to an end.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 16:30
(Sharecast News) - Heavy falls from Airbus and the rest of the aerospace sector hit stock markets across Europe on Tuesday, while growing uncertainty ahead of next week's first round of snap elections in France kept a lid on risk appetite.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 15:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory, influenced by significant losses in key sectors following a profit warning from Airbus.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:34
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday with the Dow in the red but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq snapping a three-day losing streak as Nvidia rebounded after recent falls.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:24
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.9% at 20,377.54 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:24
(Sharecast News) - Citi has raised its target price for Segro from 1,069p to 1,149p and reiterated a 'buy' rating, hailing the industrial real estate group's structural growth ahead of an upcoming expected fall in interest rates.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:21
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,258.89 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 11:31
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to market on Tuesday, Aviva announced that T Neil Morrison, a non-executive director, haad purchased a substantial number of shares in the company.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 11:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday, with Rolls-Royce and Melrose pacing the declines after a profit warning from Airbus.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were firmly lower by the midday mark in Frankfurt as heavy falls in the aerospace and pharmaceuticals sectors weighed on indices across the continent.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to small gains in pre-market trade with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to rebound after three straight days of losses.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 09:25
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region experienced mostly positive performance on Tuesday, with Japan's Topix reaching its highest level in three weeks.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street, as investors eyed the release of a key US inflation reading and UK GDP data later in the week.
Tue 25 Jun 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Tuesday following a mixed close on Wall Street.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 16:48
(Sharecast News) - European stocks extend gains on Monday as investors waited on key US price data later in the week and the results of the first round of voting in the French parliamentary elections on 30 June.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were mostly higher at the start of the last trading week of the second quarter.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 15:10
(Sharecast News) - Shares in facilities management and professional services company Mitie were on the rise on Monday after Deutsche Bank lifted its target price for the stock following the group's better-than-expected annual results.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,568.33 0.62%
Mon 24 Jun 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a positive note on Monday, driven by robust performances from Prudential and Frasers Group.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,297.24 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 12:46
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to the market on Monday were two involving senior executives from Balfour Beatty and DS Smith.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 11:27
(Sharecast News) - European stocks extend gains on Monday as investors eyed more interest rate decisions and regional GDP readings later in the week, while shares in French scientific laboratory group Eurofins Scientific slumped after a note published by US activist hedge fund Muddy Waters accused it of financial irregularities.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 11:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by solid performances from Prudential and Frasers Group, as investors eyed the release of key US inflation and UK growth figures later in the week.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 10:25
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were expected to open the new trading week mixed, with futures swinging between gains and losses in pre-market trade.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 09:54
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished mostly lower on Monday, with investors looking ahead to key inflation data from Australia and Japan later in the week.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened slightly higher on Monday as investors eyed more interest rate decisions and regional GDP readings later in the week.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen firmer in early trade on Monday, paring opening losses as investors eyed the release of key US inflation and UK growth figures later in the week.
Mon 24 Jun 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a selloff in Nvidia shares in the US on Friday.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 18:48
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished the day on a down note following data that showed the eurozone's nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 18:24
(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight over the coming week will be on thee latest US inflation data, which may reveal a further perceptible and welcome decline in price pressures.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a negative note after data revealed an unexpected slowdown in the UK service sector's growth for June.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,445.69 -0.26%
Fri 21 Jun 2024 14:12
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 8,243.87 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 12:31
(Sharecast News) - Ferguson and PensionBee were among the companies announcing significant transactions by directors on Friday.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 11:59
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a negative start on Wall Street on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both set to continue their retreat from recent record highs.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 11:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as data showed that growth in the UK service sector unexpectedly slowed in June as uncertainty around the election weighed on business.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - European stocks extended losses in the morning on Friday as survey data showed the eurozone's nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Friday after Japan's core inflation rate for May came in cooler than expected at 2.5%, below forecasts, putting pressure on the country's plans to raise interest rates.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were weaker at the open on Friday as investors digested data from the UK that showed a rise in retail sales last month, but also government borrowing rising to its highest level since 1961.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
Fri 21 Jun 2024 07:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Friday as investors mulled the latest retail sales data and consumer confidence reading.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 22:57
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed on Thursday with the Dow closing higher but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreating from record highs as Nvidia swung sharply into the red in afternoon trade.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose strongly on Thursday after Switzerland cut interest rates for the second time this year, and expectations build that the Bank of England will follow suit at its next meeting.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 16:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, aligning with market expectations despite the backdrop of decreasing inflation.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 16:15
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings were disclosed to the market on Thursday were two involving executives from M&G and Investec Group.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded its stance on shares of Upper Crust owner SSP to 'hold' from 'buy' on Thursday and cut the price target to 180p from 280p as it said first-half results outlined earnings risks.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,252.48 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,472.12 0.45%
Thu 20 Jun 2024 12:17
(Sharecast News) - US stocks pushed tentatively higher on Thursday morning after a raft of economic data missed expectations, with an ongoing rally from Nvidia continuing to propel the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new records.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 11:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares held gains on Thursday as Switzerland cut interest rates for the second time this year while the UK and Norway held firm.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 10:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England left interest rates on hold as widely expected, despite falling inflation.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:59
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed performance on Thursday following China's decision to keep its benchmark lending rates unchanged.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:23
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a positive start on Wall Street on Thursday as markets reopen after the Juneteenth public holiday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq expected to test new record highs.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch firmer in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 5.25%.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied at the open on Thursday as investors eyed rate decisions from the UK, Switzerland and Norway.
Thu 20 Jun 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England, which is widely expected to stand pat on rates at 5.25%.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 16:25
(Sharecast News) - The ebullient close on Wall Street and a fall in UK inflation to 2% for the first time since 2021 failed to inspire European markets on Wednesday with shares sliding lower.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,203.91 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day with mixed results on Wednesday, as new data indicated a decrease in annual consumer price inflation, aligning with the Bank of England's target of 2% for May.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 15:25
(Sharecast News) - Young's Brewery and Aminex were among the companies disclosing director dealings on Wednesday.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 14:06
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was flat at 20,412.14 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 11:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday as data showed that annual consumer price inflation eased to the Bank of England's 2% target in May, but services inflation remained high.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 10:49
(Sharecast News) - The ebullient close on Wall Street and a fall in UK inflation to 2% for the first time since 2021 failed to inspire European markets on Wednesday with shares sliding lower.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 09:35
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, with notable gains in Hong Kong.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that annual consumer price inflation eased to the Bank of England's 2% target in May.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - The ebullient close on Wall Street and a fall in UK inflation to 2% for the first time since 2021 failed to inspire European markets on Wednesday with shares opening flat.
Wed 19 Jun 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation reading.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 22:47
(Sharecast News) - US stock inched higher on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eking out new record highs on the back of yet more gains from Nvidia, which surpassed Microsoft as the world's most valuable listed company.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed on a high note on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performances from key sectors and a notable rise in Whitbread shares following positive first-quarter results.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - Decent gains in the banking and travel-leisure sector drove European markets higher on Tuesday as stocks rebounded following a sell-off last week, as investors await central bank meetings across the continent.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,388.49 1.13%
Tue 18 Jun 2024 15:09
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,192.18 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 12:34
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were rangebound on Tuesday morning as risk appetite was capped by markets already trading at record highs, while economic data came in mixed.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 12:05
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to several central bank rate decisions, including from the Bank of England, while Carrefour shares slumped on a report it was facing a large government fine over franchise contracts.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 12:00
(Sharecast News) - European Metals Holdings and Raspberry Pi were among the companies disclosing significant director dealings on Tuesday
Tue 18 Jun 2024 11:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, with Whitbread surging ahead after well-received first-quarter results.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 09:48
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant rebound on Tuesday, mirroring Wall Street's positive momentum from the previous night.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 09:39
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a subdued start on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors pause for breath ahead of the release of retail sales data, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq already at record highs.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to several central bank rate decisions this week, including from the Bank of England.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday following a solid close on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs.
Tue 18 Jun 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following a solid close on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 17:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares reversed earlier losses to end up on Monday, with Topdanmark surging ahead after Finnish insurer Sampo agreed to buy its Danish rival for $4.7bn.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were flat to slightly higher in early trade on Monday following record highs last week.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 15:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as renewed concerns over French political uncertainty weighed on investors' minds.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs downgraded SSP on Monday to 'sell' from 'neutral' "on a relative basis" as it took a look at European travel concessions.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 14:20
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,144.33 0.12%
Mon 17 Jun 2024 14:10
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,127.26 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 11:28
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red on Monday as investors digested mixed economic data from China, a $4.7bn bid for Topdanmark from Finnish insurer Sampo and the start of the French national election campaign.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Monday as worries about French political uncertainty crept in again, and as investors eyed a key UK inflation reading and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 10:35
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a mixed start on Wall Street on Monday, though the Nasdaq is expected to test new highs to start a shortened trading week.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 09:31
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were primarily in the red on Monday, as investors digested key economic data from China.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a key UK inflation reading and the latest policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 07:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Monday as investors digested mixed economic data from China and a $4.7bn bid for Topdanmark from Finnish insurer Sampo.
Mon 17 Jun 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following losses at the end of last week, as political uncertainty in France sent European markets tumbling.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 18:42
(Sharecast News) - European equities slumped further into the red on Friday, continuing a miserable week, with French and Italian stocks weaker again on worries over upcoming snap elections in France and the implications for government debt burdens.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 18:13
(Sharecast News) - All eyes over the coming week are likely to remain on France and the newsflow ahead of the first round of voting in parliamentary elections at the end of June.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by the close on Friday, mirroring a broader European selloff driven by political uncertainty in France.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on safety equipment business Halma from 2,295.0p to 2,450.0p on Friday following the group's full-year earnings report a day earlier.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - Netscientifc revealed on Friday that executive director Ed Hooper had acquired 20,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed life sciences VC group.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Friday but both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were still tracking towards a winning week.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 13:56
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 8,129.32 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 13:48
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,148.20 -0.24%
Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:29
(Sharecast News) - European equities slumped into the red on Friday, continuing a miserable week, with French stocks weaker again on worries over the country's upcoming snap election and reports that luxury labels were discounting goods in China to shift inventory.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday amid a much steeper selloff in Europe, as French political uncertainty weighed on sentiment.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 10:06
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday but both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were still tracking towards a winning week.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 09:23
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region finished in a mixed state on Friday, with Japanese reversing earlier losses after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat in early trade on Friday, with all eyes on the latest results from Tesco and M&A news in the housebuilding sector.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 07:55
(Sharecast News) - European equities staged a slight rally at the open on Friday after a sell-off in the previous session. although French stocks were weaker again, fuelled by worries over the country's upcoming snap election.
Fri 14 Jun 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following losses in the previous session, with all eyes on the latest results from Tesco.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 21:53
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday after the Federal Open Markets Committee's latest interest rate decision a day earlier.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - London markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve and reacted to corporate developments in various sectors.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 15:40
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday with indices in Paris, Frankfurt and Milan all dropping 2% or more on the back of ongoing political uncertainty.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,324.85 -0.84%
Thu 13 Jun 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on high performance polymers business Victrex from 1,680.0p to 1,491.0p on Thursday, stating the group was "not out of the woods yet".
Thu 13 Jun 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Premier Foods revealed on Thursday that chief financial officer Duncan Leggett had disposed of 6,164 ordinary shares in the London-listed food manufacturer.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Thursday after the Federal Open Markets Committee's monthly policy meeting wrapped up yesterday.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 14:18
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 8,156.78 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:40
(Sharecast News) - European stocks extended losses on Thursday on weaker-than-expected eurozone industrial production data, while shares in UK fintech firm Wise plunged on a weaker income forecast.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, with Crest Nicholson under the cosh after a profit warning.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 10:15
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed early on Thursday after the Federal Open Markets Committee's monthly policy meeting wrapped up yesterday.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 09:01
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly saw gains on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve decided to hold the federal funds rate steady at 5.25% to 5.5%.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 08:18
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision and inflation numbers from across the Atlantic, while shares in Atos plunged again as the troubled French IT firm sold off one of its businesses.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which signalled there would be just one rate cut this year.
Thu 13 Jun 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest policy announcement from the US Federal Reserve.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 22:02
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs after data showed a larger-than-expected slowdown in inflation and the Federal Reserve gave more visibility around the interest-rate outlook.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 16:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares gained as investors moved to price back in a first interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September, even as they waited on the central bank's rate decision after the close of markets.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - RWS Holdings revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Ian El-Mokadem had acquired 5,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed intellectual support services firm.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 15:16
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies reiterated its 'buy' rating on Whitbread but lowered its target price on the stock to 4,000.0p from 4,200.0p on the back of the hospitality firm's growth plans.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors reacted to economic data from the US and the UK, with lower-than-expected inflation figures from the United States and uninspiring GDP data from the UK.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 14:20
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 1.2% at 20,499.68 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 14:19
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.9% at 8,219.56 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green at the bell on Wednesday as investors look ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting and another batch of inflation data.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 10:52
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday as investors digested stagnant UK GDP figures and awaited an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve after inflation data for May.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 10:22
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as investors look ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting and another batch of inflation data.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 10:17
(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region showed mixed performances on Wednesday, reflecting investor responses to varying inflation data from around the continent.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 07:57
(Sharecast News) - European shares started Wednesday on the front foot as investors digested stagnant GDP figures from the UK and awaited an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve after inflation data for May.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as uninspiring UK GDP data raised hopes of a rate cut this summer.
Wed 12 Jun 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following heavy losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 21:55
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished in a mixed fashion on Tuesday with the Dow falling but the Nasdaq putting in decent gains, helped by a strong performance from tech heavyweight Apple.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 16:25
(Sharecast News) - Sabre Insurance revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Bryan Joseph had acquired 15,209 ordinary shares in the London-listed private motor insurance underwriter.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as unexpected wage growth data added to market concerns and the Conservative party unveiled its election manifesto.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 15:54
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on quality assurance business Intertek from 5,400.0p to 5,500.0p on Tuesday, citing faster-than-expected margin accretion.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 15:44
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Tuesday as market participants prepared for the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,291.15 -0.76%
Tue 11 Jun 2024 15:05
(Sharecast News) - European stocks dropped sharply on Tuesday as ongoing political uncertainty weighed heavily on market sentiment in the aftermath of European Parliament elections which saw the advance of a number of far-right parties.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.9% at 8,152.46 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 11:18
(Sharecast News) - European shares slid into the red on Tuesday as early optimism turned to caution over the rise of far-right parties in European parliament elections and how a US interest rate decision and inflation data later in the week will play out.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 10:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 10:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants prepared for the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting to kick off.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed performance on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious sentiment as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied at the open on Tuesday as investors put aside concerns over the rise of far-right parties in European parliament elections to focus on a US interest rate decision and inflation data later in the week.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as data showed that UK wages grew faster than expected in the three months to April.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Tue 11 Jun 2024 02:19
(Sharecast News) - Stocks on Wall Street showed modest gains on Monday, reflecting cautious optimism despite heightened political uncertainty following French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of snap parliamentary elections.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 16:00
(Sharecast News) - European shares were slightly lower at the start of the week as investors assessed the impact of gains made by far-right political parties in European Parliament elections.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 16:00
(Sharecast News) - Diageo chairman Javier Ferrán bought some shares in the spirit maker at the start of the week.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,454.00 -0.49%
Mon 10 Jun 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,454.00 -0.49%
Mon 10 Jun 2024 15:32
(Sharecast News) - Political instability in Europe negatively impacted market sentiment in London on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dropping to its lowest level in nearly two weeks.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 14:22
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading flat to mixed in the early going following the French President's decision at the weekend to call snap parliamentary elections at the end of June.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 14:11
(Sharecast News) - Stocks were being called to start Monday's session a tad lower following the French President's decision to call snap parliamentary elections at the end of June.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 13:47
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 100 (UKX) 8,222.29 -0.28%
Mon 10 Jun 2024 11:52
(Sharecast News) - Political instability in Europe hit market sentiment on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 falling to its lowest in nearly two weeks, dampened further by speculation that Ashtead could become the latest blue chip to leave the London market.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 11:19
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as investors assessed the impact of gains made by far-right anti-immigrant political parties in European Parliament elections that saw France President Emmanuel Macron call a snap poll in response to his party suffering a heavy defeat.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 08:42
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks followed European markets lower on Monday with investor risk appetite dampened by election news from the continent as far-right parties advanced.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Monday following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, which revealed increased hiring and wage growth for May.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 08:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors assessed the impact of gains made by far-right anti-immigrant political parties in European Parliament elections that saw France President Emmanuel Macron call a snap poll in response to his party suffering a heavy defeat.
Mon 10 Jun 2024 06:25
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London look primed for a lower start as investors digest the gains made by far right parties in Austria, Germany, but above all France, at the European Union elections that were held at the weekend.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 22:26
(Sharecast News) - US stocks slipped on Friday after key labour-market indicators came in stronger than forecasts, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for longer in an effort to tame economic growth and fight inflationary risks.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 18:41
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Friday following the release of a stronger-than-expected readings on the US jobs market.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 17:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street's main market gauges began the session with losses following the release of a much stronger-than-expected reading for US non-farm payrolls in May.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,547.88 -0.81%
Fri 07 Jun 2024 14:07
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 8,260.29 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 11:54
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the US central bank's policy meeting on Wednesday.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 11:12
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Friday after hitting record highs in the previous session after the European central Bank cut interest rates with attention turning to key US jobs data.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 08:29
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in muted mood on Friday after hitting record highs in the previous session after the European central Bank cut interest rates and as investors awaited key US jobs data.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday as investors erred on the side of caution ahead of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:28
(Sharecast News) - US futures pointed to a steady open on Wall Street on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher on Friday as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 07 Jun 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as investors awaited a key jobs report from the US, while upbeat trade data from China was overshadowed by a report that some Republican lawmakers had called for a ban of Chinese car battery imports.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 21:17
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pausing just under the record highs reached the previous session as investors refrained from taking on too much risk ahead of Friday's all-important employment report.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 18:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks moved up on Thursday even as they waited on a potentially key monthly jobs report due out the next day in the States.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - Hilton Food Group revealed on Thursday that chairman Robert Watson had disposed of 14,747 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed food packaging business.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 15:56
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove reinstated coverage of DCC on Thursday with an 'overweight' rating and 6,700.0p price target, stating that it was positive on the stock for three reasons.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 15:50
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished firmly higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time in five years, pushing the regional Stoxx 600 index to a new all-time high.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were cautiously higher early on Thursday as market participants digested a number of data points, including this week's jobless claims data from the Labor Department.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 8,272.80 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 14:06
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,705.11 0.15%
Thu 06 Jun 2024 11:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants awaited the release of this week's jobless claims data from the Labor Department.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 11:33
(Sharecast News) - European shares hit fresh highs on Thursday with all eyes were on the European Central Bank for a widely-expected cut in interest rates.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 10:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as investors eyed an expected 25 basis points rate cut from the European Central Bank.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - European shares started Thursday in bright mood with all eyes were on the European Central Bank for a widely-expected cut in interest rates from record highs.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street, as investors awaited an expected 25 basis points rate cut from the European Central Bank.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 07:48
(Sharecast News) - Asian shares were largely positive on Thursday on as investors awaited a widely forecast cut in interest rates from the European Central Bank, while hopes were also rising for a similar move by the US Federal Reserve.
Thu 06 Jun 2024 07:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat close on Wall Street, as investors awaited an expected rate cut announcement from the European Central Bank.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 21:14
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose strongly on Wednesday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both finishing at new record highs on the back a big surge in the share price of chipmaker Nvidia, which topped a new market cap $3 trillion.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 18:21
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Wednesday as a softer US jobs market report increased hopes of a cut in US interest rates, while investors also looked ahead to a similar move from the European Central Bank tomorrow.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 18:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished on a mixed note, underperforming peers on the other side of the Channel and across the Pond.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 15:19
(Sharecast News) - Entain revealed on Wednesday that chairman Barry Gibson had acquired 5,066 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed sports betting group.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 15:18
(Sharecast News) - Citi opened a 90-day "positive catalyst watch" on Pearson shares on Wednesday as it pointed to an attractive risk/reward.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 14:20
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,651.78 -0.32%
Wed 05 Jun 2024 14:18
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,271.30 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 14:14
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Wednesday as market participants digested a number of data points.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 11:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants looked ahead to employment statistics from payrolls firm Automatic Data Processing.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 11:23
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Wednesday as a softer US jobs market report increased hopes of a cut in US interest rates, while investors also looked ahead to a similar move from the European Central Bank tomorrow.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fuelled expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year and ahead of expected cuts by the Bank of Canada and the European Central Bank.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 08:34
(Sharecast News) - European shares made a solid start to trade on Wednesday as a softer US jobs market report increased hopes of a cut in US interest rates, while investors also looked ahead to a similar move from the European Central Bank tomorrow.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fuelled expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Asia shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed the Indian election result, Australian GDP figures which showed slight growth in the first quarter, and private sector services survey data from China.
Wed 05 Jun 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session and a firmer close on Wall Street.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 22:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Tuesday as traders shrugged off disappointing manufacturing data from the previous session and cheered falling bond yields.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 16:15
(Sharecast News) - Falling commodity prices weighed on London stocks on Tuesday, with oil giants BP and Shell under pressure as oil prices retreated towards their 2024 lows.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 16:11
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pared losses by the close but finished firmly lower, with heavy falls in Frankfurt, Milan and Madrid weighing heavily on the Stoxx 600 index.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Future on Tuesday to 'buy' from 'hold' and hiked the price target to 1,310p from 850p following "positive" first-half results, which indicated that organic growth has troughed.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday following some disappointing manufacturing data in the previous session.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,720.80 -0.86%
Tue 04 Jun 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,245.95 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 11:53
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Tuesday, after a weaker session in Asia as investors awaited a European central bank interest rate decision later in the week and eyed the results of India's general election.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 11:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as June trading gets off to a rocky start.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 10:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Tuesday, with oil giants under pressure as oil prices retreated.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at the open on Tuesday, following a weaker session in Asia as investors awaited a European central bank interest rate decision later in the week.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, with oil giants under the cosh as oil prices retreated.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets fell on Tuesday as investors digested a fall in US manufacturing and awaited results of the Indian election, with the widely-expected landslide win for Narendra Modi's right-wing BJP Party looking unlikely.
Tue 04 Jun 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 22:32
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Monday after a big day for the blue-chip Dow Jones in the previous session.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 16:20
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished off their highs on Monday but still managed to eek out a positive performance with the Stoxx 600 index rising for the third straight day.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has cut its recommendation for online car marketplace Auto Trader from 'hold' to 'sell', saying the stock's valuation is now stretched following a decent run in recent months.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 15:41
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,896.33 0.80%
Mon 03 Jun 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,276.38 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Victrex revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Jakob Sigurdsson has acquired 3,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed polymer solutions business.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday after a big day for the blue-chip Dow Jones in the previous session.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 11:25
(Sharecast News) - European markets were up as investors look ahead to the European Central Bank's interest rate decision on Thursday, widely expected to be a 25 basis point cut.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 11:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday ahead of an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank this week, but GSK tumbled on the back of the latest US court ruling on its heartburn drug Zantac.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 10:56
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Monday after a big day for the blue-chip Dow Jones in the previous session.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 10:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier gains to end down on Monday, with GSK weighing heavily on the top-flight index on the back of the latest US court ruling on its heartburn drug Zantac.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 07:53
(Sharecast News) - European markets made a strong start to the week as investors look ahead to a European Central Bank interest rate decision on Thursday, widely expected to be a 25 basis point cut.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest UK manufacturing reading.
Mon 03 Jun 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - Asian share markets rallied on Monday, as investors awaited an expected rate cut from the European Central Bank, while a positive factory activity survey in China also boosted sentiment.
Fri 31 May 2024 21:57
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rallied into the close on Friday with the Dow and S&P 500 rising strongly after economic data showed a moderation in consumer spending growth and the slowest monthly gain in prices so far this year - two factors that could increase the pressure on the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates.
Fri 31 May 2024 17:15
(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished with moderate gains on Friday as investors digested a batch of mixed economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Fri 31 May 2024 16:38
(Sharecast News) - The boss of Hochschild Mining picked up some shares in the precious metals miner as they hit three-year highs.
Fri 31 May 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday as investors mulled the latest US inflation reading, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index.
Fri 31 May 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,263.76 in afternoon trade on Friday .
Fri 31 May 2024 14:40
(Sharecast News) - US stocks moved into positive territory on Friday, with the Dow snapping a three-day losing streak, after economic data showed that core inflation had personal spending slowed more than expected in April.
Fri 31 May 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,705.05 0.17%
Fri 31 May 2024 11:52
(Sharecast News) - Investors' attention over the coming week will be squarely on the US May non-farm payrolls report due out on Friday.
Fri 31 May 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as investors digested higher-than-expected flash eurozone inflation data and awaited a key CPI measure from the US.
Fri 31 May 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Friday, with broker notes helping to lift the top-flight index, as investors eyed the release of US CPE figures.
Fri 31 May 2024 09:29
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a negative start on Wall Street on Friday with investors awaiting a key inflation indicator ahead of the opening bell.
Fri 31 May 2024 08:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares were in the red at the open on Friday as investors nervously awaited inflation data from the eurozone and US.
Fri 31 May 2024 08:12
(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks edged ahead on Friday as investors waited for inflation readings from Europe and the US for indications on the future movement of interest rates globally.
Fri 31 May 2024 07:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK house price and retail footfall data and eyed the release of US CPE figures.
Fri 31 May 2024 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest US CPE figures.
Thu 30 May 2024 21:36
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished firmly in the red on Thursday as indices continue to retreat from their recent record highs on the back of mixed economic data.
Thu 30 May 2024 18:03
(Sharecast News) - Rolls-Royce non-executive director Dame Angela Strank picked up some shares in the engineer as its shares hit a fresh record high.
Thu 30 May 2024 17:23
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier losses in the next to last trading session of May, with Auto Trader pacing gains on the back of well-received results.
Thu 30 May 2024 16:24
(Sharecast News) - European stocks registered gains on Thursday, with a huge surge by Spanish banks making up for more subdued performances elsewhere, as the Stoxx 600 index rebounded after recent heavy losses.
Thu 30 May 2024 14:55
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets opened firmly lower on Thursday as elevated bond yields and a mixed outlook for the economy eroded investors' appetite for risk.
Thu 30 May 2024 14:15
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,221.28 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 30 May 2024 13:56
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,694.38 1.26%
Thu 30 May 2024 13:12
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Currys on Thursday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 90p from 67p as it said the electricals retailer was "a sound way to play the expected improvement in UK retail demand".
Thu 30 May 2024 11:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares shrugged off the global gloom on Thursday and rallied on the back of upbeat eurozone employment and economic sentiment data.
Thu 30 May 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had reversed earlier losses to trade up by midday on Thursday, with Auto Trader pacing the gains on the back of well-received results, as investors eyed US GDP and PCE figures.
Thu 30 May 2024 10:16
(Sharecast News) - Rising bond yields were set to weigh heavily on stocks again on Thursday, with stock futures falling sharply ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street, while software firm Salesforce tumbled after its quarterly earnings.
Thu 30 May 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - European shares joined the global mood of misery on Thursday, following US and Asian markets into the red as rising bond yields weighed on equities and investors nervously eyed key US and eurozone inflation data on Friday.
Thu 30 May 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Thursday as worries that rates will stay higher for longer continued to dent sentiment, with attention turning to upcoming US GDP and PCE figures.
Thu 30 May 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - Asian share markets tumbled on Thursday, following a weak showing on Wall Street as Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after U.S. stocks slumped in response to higher bond yields as investors bet on a delay in interest rate cuts due to sticky inflation.
Thu 30 May 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more losses on Thursday following a downbeat session on Wall Street, after concerns that US rates will stay higher for longer led to a surge in bond yields.
Wed 29 May 2024 22:13
(Sharecast News) - US stocks declined on Wednesday with all but three stocks on the Dow finishing in the red as investors continued to scale back their appetite for risk ahead of key inflation data later in the week.
Wed 29 May 2024 22:13
(Sharecast News) - US stocks declined on Wednesday with all but three stocks on the Dow finishing in the red as investors continued to scale back their appetite for risk ahead of key inflation data later in the week.
Wed 29 May 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - Estorn Limited, an entity closely associated with IWG boss Mark Dixon, sold a hefty amount of shares.
Wed 29 May 2024 16:01
(Sharecast News) - European stocks dropped sharply on Wednesday with losses of more than 1% across most of the continent as rising bond yields tempered the demand for equities.
Wed 29 May 2024 15:38
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,490.57 -1.04%
Wed 29 May 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were in retreat mode on Wednesday with investors continuing to take profits after Wall Street indices' record highs, as jitters about inflation eroded risk appetite.
Wed 29 May 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.7% at 8,199.12 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 29 May 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Wednesday as investors pushed back US rate cut expectations, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
Wed 29 May 2024 11:44
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank has reiterated its 'buy' call for financial services and asset management company Legal & General following news of a potential sale of Cala Homes.
Wed 29 May 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets continued in gloomy mood on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous day's sell-off.
Wed 29 May 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were falling on Wednesday with the Nasdaq pulling back from record highs as nerves started to set in ahead of a key inflation gauge later in the week.
Wed 29 May 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still down by midday on Wednesday, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
Wed 29 May 2024 08:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from a downbeat session in Asia, but IDS bucked the trend after the Royal Mail owner accepted a takeover offer.
Wed 29 May 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets continued in gloomy mood on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous day's sell-off.
Wed 29 May 2024 07:42
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were lower on Wednesday as investors digested higher-than-expected April inflation data from Australia.
Wed 29 May 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday following a downbeat session in Asia and mixed performance on Wall Street.
Tue 28 May 2024 21:45
(Sharecast News) - US equity indices finished mixed on Tuesday, the Dow falling more than 200 points on the back of inflation concerns and strong gains for chipmaker Nvidia pushing the Nasdaq to a new record high.
Tue 28 May 2024 16:25
(Sharecast News) - Alison Henwood, a non-executive director at Spectris, picked up some shares in the electronics and test equipment manufacturer.
Tue 28 May 2024 16:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks underperformed their US counterparts heading into the end of the month.
Tue 28 May 2024 16:19
(Sharecast News) - A lack of economic data and corporate results prompted a mild sell-off across European stock markets on Tuesday, with investors choosing to keep their powder dry before key inflation data later in the week.
Tue 28 May 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,799.16 0.14%
Tue 28 May 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.9% at 8,245.71 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 28 May 2024 13:53
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were mixed on Tuesday morning with the Dow continuing its recent sell-off as investors turned cautious amid rising concerns about inflation, with oil prices jumping more than 2%.
Tue 28 May 2024 12:02
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs downgraded Fevertree to 'sell' from 'neutral' on Tuesday and cut the price target to 1,050p from 1,075p.
Tue 28 May 2024 11:29
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to inflation data across the Atlantic later in the week while hopes of a June interest rate cut from the European Central Bank were buoyed by comments from two policymakers on Monday.
Tue 28 May 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data.
Tue 28 May 2024 10:21
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were rising in pre-market trade on Tuesday, with risk appetite expected to return following recent weakness, though rising oil prices may keep a lid on gains.
Tue 28 May 2024 08:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Tue 28 May 2024 08:16
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to inflation data across the Atlantic later in the week while hopes of a June interest rate cut from the European Central Bank were buoyed by comments from two policymakers on Monday.
Tue 28 May 2024 07:46
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly lower Tuesday as traders mulled comments from European Central Bank officials suggesting interest rates could be cut next month.
Tue 28 May 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.
Sun 26 May 2024 02:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares finished on a mixed note as worries that persistent inflation could see a delay in planned interest rate cuts this year weighed on sentiment.
Fri 24 May 2024 15:39
(Sharecast News) - Publishing company Reach revealed on Friday that chief financial officer Darren Fisher had disposed of 31,638 ordinary shares in the London-listed firm.
Fri 24 May 2024 15:27
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded its stance on Mondi to 'buy' on Friday, noting that after a difficult couple of years, market headwinds of destocking and lower pricing were reversing across the packaging company's product segments.
Fri 24 May 2024 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Friday, influenced by earlier declines in the US and Asian markets, as investors reacted to a larger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
Fri 24 May 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as America prepared for the Memorial Day long weekend.
Fri 24 May 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,324.81in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 24 May 2024 14:02
(Sharecast News) - The coming holiday-shortened trading week will back-end loaded on both sides of the Atlantic in terms of economic data.
Fri 24 May 2024 13:19
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,633.26 0.01%
Fri 24 May 2024 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as America prepares for the Memorial Day long weekend.
Fri 24 May 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from weakness in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
Fri 24 May 2024 11:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at midday on Friday as worries that persistent inflation could see a delay in planned interest rate cuts this year weighed on sentiment.
Fri 24 May 2024 09:23
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced significant declines on Friday, following a steep sell-off on Wall Street fueled by concerns over interest rates and the release of inflation data from Japan.
Fri 24 May 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened sharply lower on Friday as worries that persistent inflation could see a delay in planned interest rate cuts this year weighed on sentiment.
Fri 24 May 2024 07:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday, taking their cue from weakness in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
Fri 24 May 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following heavy losses in the US and Asia, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
Thu 23 May 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.
Thu 23 May 2024 16:22
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mostly firmer on Thursday, buoyed by the latest reading on eurozone business activity and blowout earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.
Thu 23 May 2024 16:18
(Sharecast News) - Drax Group was struggling at the bottom of the pile on a down day for the second-tier index.
Thu 23 May 2024 15:38
(Sharecast News) - SSP revealed on Thursday that chief executive Patrick Coveney had acquired 40,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed food and beverage outlet operator.
Thu 23 May 2024 15:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as investors digested a number of data points and earnings from chipmaker Nvidia.
Thu 23 May 2024 15:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as investors digested a number of data points and earnings from chipmaker Nvidia.
Thu 23 May 2024 14:37
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove double-upgraded Unilever on Thursday to 'overweight' from 'underweight' and hiked its price target on the stock to 5,100.0p from 3,600.0p after several years of caution on the equity story.
Thu 23 May 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell as investors cheered the latest set of quarterly earnings from chipmaker Nvidia after the close.
Thu 23 May 2024 11:14
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 23 May 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on eurozone business activity and blowout earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.
Thu 23 May 2024 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as investors got their first chance to react to news of a general election on 4 July, with Hargreaves Lansdown powering ahead after rejecting a takeover offer.
Thu 23 May 2024 10:28
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Thursday following the release of the US Federal Reserve's minutes overnight, which highlighted officials' concerns over persistent inflation and potential hesitations on cutting interest rates.
Thu 23 May 2024 08:09
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, with chipmakers in the black after solid results from US tech giant Nvidia.
Thu 23 May 2024 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday as investors got their first chance to react to news of a general election on 4 July and blowout earnings from US chip giant Nvidia.
Thu 23 May 2024 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a steady open on Thursday after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for 4 July and following well-received results from US tech giant Nvidia.
Wed 22 May 2024 21:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed lower on Wednesday as investors digested minutes from the FOMC's latest policy meeting and earnings from chipmaker Nvidia.
Wed 22 May 2024 17:21
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were weaker on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to quarterly earnings from US chip giant Nvidia.
Wed 22 May 2024 17:05
(Sharecast News) - Primark owner Associated British Foods revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Kumsal Bayazit had acquired 2,930.0p ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed group.
Wed 22 May 2024 16:20
(Sharecast News) - Commodity plays dragged on the second-tier index in the middle of the week amid talk among high-profile market observers of uncertainty around the path for interest rates in the US.
Wed 22 May 2024 15:38
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg re-initiated coverage of Weir Group on Wednesday with a 'buy' rating and 2,600p price target as it argued the engineering firm is a "structural winner".
Wed 22 May 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Wednesday, as market participants reacted to the possibility of a summer general election and disappointing inflation data for April.
Wed 22 May 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.8% at 8,348.43 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 22 May 2024 11:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday as investors look ahead to earnings from chipmaker Nvidia after the close.
Wed 22 May 2024 11:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier lows but still in the red by midday on Wednesday as data showed that inflation fell less than expected in April, dashing hopes of a summer rate cut.
Wed 22 May 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were little changed early on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to earnings from chipmaker Nvidia after the close.
Wed 22 May 2024 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday, with mainland China stocks being the exception, showing slight gains following a series of economic data releases from Japan.
Wed 22 May 2024 08:41
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were still weaker by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to quarterly earnings from US chip giant Nvidia.
Wed 22 May 2024 08:38
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets headed lower on Wednesday morning as investors digested some mixed inflation data from the UK and awaited blockbuster quarterly earnings from American chip giant Nvidia.
Wed 22 May 2024 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as data showed that inflation fell less than expected in April, dashing hopes of a summer rate cut.
Wed 22 May 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that inflation declined less than expected in April.
Tue 21 May 2024 22:13
(Sharecast News) - US stocks edged higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching new heights, though gains were modest as investors showed caution ahead of Nvidia's blockbuster earnings and minutes from the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Tue 21 May 2024 16:23
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished off their lows on Tuesday following a late-afternoon rally but were still firmly in the red as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings and economic data later in the week.
Tue 21 May 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - MyCelx Technologies revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director André Schnabl had acquired 71,598 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed clean water technology company.
Tue 21 May 2024 15:17
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on software firm Kainos from 1,260.0p to 1,415.0p on Tuesday, citing "resilient profits" and a "positive outlook".
Tue 21 May 2024 15:07
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were little changed at the bell following the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite's record close in the previous session.
Tue 21 May 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by the latest UK economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and comments from US Federal Reserve officials.
Tue 21 May 2024 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,411.78 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 21 May 2024 11:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell following the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite record close in the previous session.
Tue 21 May 2024 11:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to more speeches later in the day.
Tue 21 May 2024 11:15
(Sharecast News) - Europe's Stoxx 600 index declined on Tuesday as heavy falls in Paris and Milan weighed heavily on markets on a relatively quiet day for traders.
Tue 21 May 2024 10:46
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw broad declines on Tuesday, led by significant losses in Hong Kong amid sharp falls in basic materials and industrial stocks.
Tue 21 May 2024 08:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest comments from US Federal Reserve officials and looked ahead to more speeches later in the day.
Tue 21 May 2024 07:45
(Sharecast News) - European stocks inched lower on Tuesday morning as markets continue to trade sideways after hitting record highs last week.
Tue 21 May 2024 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a weaker open on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street and ahead of several speeches by Federal Reserve officials.
Tue 21 May 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.6% at 20,747.50 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 21 May 2024 01:04
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Monday even as investors eyed events in Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash over the weekend, along with the country's foreign minister.
Mon 20 May 2024 21:34
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Monday after the Dow Jones closed above the 40,000-point watermark for the first time in history.
Mon 20 May 2024 15:33
(Sharecast News) - Dunelm revealed on Monday that non-executive director Ajay Kavan had acquired 2,450 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed home furnishings retailer.
Mon 20 May 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,429.01 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 20 May 2024 14:49
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,855.37 0.51%
Mon 20 May 2024 14:45
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price on independent energy company Kistos from 455.0p to 305.0p on Monday following the group's full-year results and updated guidance.
Mon 20 May 2024 14:16
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday after the Dow Jones closed above the 40,000-point watermark for the first time in history.
Mon 20 May 2024 11:30
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Monday as investors eyed events in Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash over the weekend, along with the country's foreign minister.
Mon 20 May 2024 11:11
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday after the Dow Jones closed above the 40,000-point watermark for the first time in history.
Mon 20 May 2024 10:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, with miners pacing the gains as gold and copper prices jumped, as investors mulled dovish comments from the Bank of England's Deputy Governor and looked ahead to key inflation data later in the week.
Mon 20 May 2024 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday, with mainland China extending its eight-month highs as investors awaited economic data from across the region.
Mon 20 May 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Monday as investors eyed events in Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash over the weekend, along with the country's foreign minister.
Mon 20 May 2024 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures and looked ahead to key inflation data later in the week.
Mon 20 May 2024 07:39
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK house price figures.
Sat 18 May 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended on a mixed note on Friday as investors digested eurozone inflation data, although luxury goods maker Richemont surged despite a fall in fourth-quarter sales.
Fri 17 May 2024 16:23
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on liquidators FRP Advisory from 175.0p to 200.0p on Friday, stating the group's FY24 update delivered "sizeable upgrades".
Fri 17 May 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks remained in negative territory by Friday's close, although they managed to recoup some of the losses seen earlier in the session as Wall Street opened with positive momentum.
Fri 17 May 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were little changed early on Friday after the blue-chip Dow Jones briefly crossed the psychologically important 40,000-point mark for the first time in its history a day earlier.
Fri 17 May 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,752.84 -0.34%
Fri 17 May 2024 14:21
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,425.53 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 17 May 2024 13:32
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the coming week will be on the US central bank amid a continuing heavy calendar of Fed speakers, especially during the first half of the week.
Fri 17 May 2024 11:39
(Sharecast News) - European shares continued in downbeat mood on Friday as investors digested eurozone inflation data, while luxury goods maker Richemont surged despite a fall in fourth-quarter sales.
Fri 17 May 2024 11:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Friday after the blue-chip index briefly crossed the psychologically important 40,000-point mark for the first time in its history.
Fri 17 May 2024 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Friday, having taken their opening cue from a downbeat close on Wall Street.
Fri 17 May 2024 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region ended mixed on Friday, driven by significant developments in China's property market.
Fri 17 May 2024 10:31
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region ended mixed on Friday, driven by significant developments in China's property market.
Fri 17 May 2024 08:18
(Sharecast News) - European shares continued in downbeat mood on Friday after losses a day earlier snapped a nine-day winning streak, while luxury goods maker Richemont surged despite a fall in fourth-quarter sales.
Fri 17 May 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
Fri 17 May 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a downbeat close on Wall Street.
Thu 16 May 2024 20:22
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished lower on Thursday, dropping into the red in afternoon trade, as investors took profits amid a barrage of economic data after Wall Street's three main indices all hit record highs the previous session.
Thu 16 May 2024 16:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday, following a flurry of corporate news and a focus on US unemployment figures.
Thu 16 May 2024 16:31
(Sharecast News) - After a tentative start, European stock markets were firmly in the red on Thursday as investors chose to take profits following a nine-day winning streak that sent the Stoxx 600 index to record highs.
Thu 16 May 2024 14:56
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,767.99 -0.04%#
Thu 16 May 2024 14:44
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,442.62 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 16 May 2024 14:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were higher early on Thursday as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped push major indices to fresh record highs.
Thu 16 May 2024 12:49
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were slightly higher ahead of the bell on Thursday as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped push major indices to fresh record highs.
Thu 16 May 2024 11:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
Thu 16 May 2024 10:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower as heavyweight stocks trading ex-dividend dragged on the benchmark Stoxx 600 index and investors digested US CPI data from Wednesday.
Thu 16 May 2024 09:53
(Sharecast News) - Barclays has raised its rating on builders merchant Travis Perkins from 'equal weight' to 'overweight', saying that the stock is an "undervalued UK recovery play".
Thu 16 May 2024 09:32
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw gains on Thursday, buoyed by Wall Street's record performance overnight driven by lower-than-expected inflation data in the US.
Thu 16 May 2024 08:35
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at the open as heavyweight stocks trading ex-dividend dragged on the benchmark Stoxx 600 index and investors digested US CPI data from Wednesday.
Thu 16 May 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of corporate news, dragged lower by ex-dividend shares.
Thu 16 May 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following a positive close on Wall Street, amid a deluge of corporate news.
Wed 15 May 2024 23:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Wednesday as market participants digested April's all-important consumer price index report.
Wed 15 May 2024 15:59
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets lifted its price target on DCC on Wednesday to 5,800.0p from 5,700.0p after the group published its full-year results a day earlier.
Wed 15 May 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares pushed through to fresh record highs on Wednesday as the eurozone exited recession and US consumer prices dipped in year-on-year terms in April, as expected.
Wed 15 May 2024 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Wednesday as market participants digested April's all-important consumer price index report.
Wed 15 May 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended on a positive note on Wednesday, with strong showings from the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors digested slower-than-expected consumer inflation figures out of the United States.
Wed 15 May 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,784.13 0.80%
Wed 15 May 2024 14:23
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.1% at 8,439.32 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 15 May 2024 12:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 15 May 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied to a fresh record high at the open on Wednesday as the eurozone exited recession investors looked ahead to a widely anticipated US inflation release.
Wed 15 May 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants held their breath for last month's all-important consumer price index report.
Wed 15 May 2024 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished a relatively subdued Wednesday in a mixed state, following gains on Wall Street overnight despite concerns over robust inflation data stateside.
Wed 15 May 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied to a fresh record high at the open on Wednesday as investors digested another raft of corporate earnings and looked ahead to a widely anticipated US inflation release.
Wed 15 May 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by the likes of Experian and Imperial Brands, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Wed 15 May 2024 07:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive session on Wall street, as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading.
Tue 14 May 2024 22:08
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished the day with moderate gains despite more hawkish comments from the head of Federal Reserve and rising concerns about sticky inflation, with the Nasdaq reaching another record high.
Tue 14 May 2024 16:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors analysed the latest UK jobs data and remarks from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
Tue 14 May 2024 15:51
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has maintained a 'hold' rating on Greggs despite a strong start to the year from the bakery chain, saying that the shares look "up with events for now".
Tue 14 May 2024 15:44
(Sharecast News) - Carr's Group revealed on Tuesday that senior independent director Gillian Watson had acquired 37,254 shares in the London-listed agriculture and engineering company.
Tue 14 May 2024 15:42
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,428.30 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 14 May 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - After a flat start, European stocks pulled into positive territory by the close on Tuesday, pushing the Stoxx 600 index to another record close, as markets rallied for the eighth day straight.
Tue 14 May 2024 14:08
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were higher early on Tuesday as market participants digested key inflation data.
Tue 14 May 2024 13:50
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,630.59 0.34%
Tue 14 May 2024 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were slightly higher ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants awaited key inflation data.
Tue 14 May 2024 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat on Tuesday as investors digested UK employment and German economic survey data, while on the corporate front shares in Delivery Hero surged by more than a fifth after it agreed to sell its Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950m to Uber.
Tue 14 May 2024 10:53
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest jobs data and comments from Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill.
Tue 14 May 2024 08:53
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, influenced by Wall Street's stumble overnight, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped an eight-day winning streak.
Tue 14 May 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat at the open on Tuesday as investors digested UK employment and pay data, while on the corporate front shares in Delivery Hero surged by a fifth after it agreed to sell its Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950m to Uber.
Tue 14 May 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a touch higher in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled conflicting UK jobs data.
Tue 14 May 2024 07:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled data showing the UK jobs market is cooling.
Mon 13 May 2024 21:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Monday following a winning week for the Dow.
Mon 13 May 2024 17:48
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Monday as investors looked ahead to US April inflation data later in the week.
Mon 13 May 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - Panther Metals revealed on Monday that chairman Nicholas O'Reilly had acquired 179,529 ordinary shares in the London-listed mineral exploration company.
Mon 13 May 2024 15:45
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems was under the cosh on Monday after Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgraded shares of the defence company to 'neutral' from 'buy'.
Mon 13 May 2024 15:36
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.
Mon 13 May 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were trading only slightly higher at the opening bell on Monday following a winning week for the Dow.
Mon 13 May 2024 15:08
(Sharecast News) - All eyes over the coming week will be on the latest inflation readings out of the US and their likely impact on financial markets on either side of the Atlantic.
Mon 13 May 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,421.35 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Mon 13 May 2024 14:51
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,567.18 -0.38%
Mon 13 May 2024 11:57
(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat on Monday as investors looked ahead to US April inflation data later in the week.
Mon 13 May 2024 11:49
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were more or less flat on Monday, with markets pausing following six consecutive days of gains that took the FTSE 100 to a new record high, as risk appetite started to fade ahead of some important US inflation figures later in the week.
Mon 13 May 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were trading only slightly higher ahead of the bell on Monday following a winning week for the Dow.
Mon 13 May 2024 09:28
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed but mostly weaker performance on Monday, with investors closely analysing China's April inflation figures.
Mon 13 May 2024 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Monday as investors looked ahead to US April inflation data later in the week.
Mon 13 May 2024 07:54
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were inching higher on Monday morning, though risk appetite was capped by markets already trading at record highs ahead of some crucial inflation data from the US later in the week.
Mon 13 May 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors pause for breath after recent record highs.
Fri 10 May 2024 16:54
(Sharecast News) - Europe stocks rose strongly again on Friday, with the Stoxx 600 setting yet another record high as benchmark indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt all finished at fresh peaks.
Fri 10 May 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished the trading week on a positive note on Friday, driven by gains in the mining sector, following the release of data indicating the UK's exit from recession.
Fri 10 May 2024 15:41
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on engineering and consulting business John Wood Group from 150.0p to 220.0p on Friday following the group's first-quarter trading statement that came hot on the heels of news that it had rejected a takeover bid at 205.0p per share.
Fri 10 May 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were mostly in the green early on Friday, with the blue-chip Dow Jones on track for an eighth-straight winning session.
Fri 10 May 2024 14:43
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,436 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 10 May 2024 14:26
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,695.25 0.80%
Fri 10 May 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as the blue-chip Dow Jones was on track for an eighth-straight winning session.
Fri 10 May 2024 11:21
(Sharecast News) - European shares hit fresh record highs on Friday as news that the UK had officially exited recession in the first quarter boosted sentiment.
Fri 10 May 2024 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Hong Kong spearheaded a jump in Asia-Pacific stocks on Friday, riding the coattails of positive momentum from Wall Street.
Fri 10 May 2024 09:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with miners pacing the advance, as data showed the UK is no longer in recession.
Fri 10 May 2024 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as data revealed the UK is no longer in recession.
Fri 10 May 2024 08:04
(Sharecast News) - European shares hit fresh record highs on Friday as news that the UK had officially exited recession in the first quarter boosted sentiment.
Fri 10 May 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Thu 09 May 2024 21:48
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street saw gains in its major indices as the closing bell rang on Thursday, with investors closely monitoring the latest jobless claims figures from the Labor Department.
Thu 09 May 2024 16:01
(Sharecast News) - Europe's Stoxx 600 index rose to another record high on Thursday after dovish comments from the Bank of England raised hopes that monetary policy across the continent may continue to ease in the coming months.
Thu 09 May 2024 15:58
(Sharecast News) - Brickability revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Clive Norman had disposed of 400,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed building materials company.
Thu 09 May 2024 15:52
(Sharecast News) - NatWest's share-price surge since the start of the year could well continue, according to analysts at Barclays, who hiked their target price for the stock on Thursday.
Thu 09 May 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, in line with market expectations.
Thu 09 May 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Thursday as this week's jobless claims data from the Labor Department was firmly in focus.
Thu 09 May 2024 15:02
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,542.38 0.25%
Thu 09 May 2024 14:28
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,390.26 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 09 May 2024 11:47
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as rising Treasury yields were in focus.
Thu 09 May 2024 11:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday, as the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates, as widely expected.
Thu 09 May 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were flat on Wednesday as the Bank of England held interest rates steady, in line with expectations, and said the UK economy may have pulled out of recession into growth during the first quarter of the year.
Thu 09 May 2024 10:18
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region finished in a mixed state on Thursday, with equities in China buoyed by robust import figures in the country.
Thu 09 May 2024 08:39
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower after hitting fresh highs on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to a rate decision from the Bank of England.
Thu 09 May 2024 08:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday, with all eyes on the Bank of England policy announcement amid hopes of a summer rate cut.
Thu 09 May 2024 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks looked set for more gains on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England's latest policy decision, having scaled new highs a day earlier.
Wed 08 May 2024 22:36
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as corporate earnings continued to dominate markets.
Wed 08 May 2024 16:36
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a dip in the value of the pound against both the dollar and the euro.
Wed 08 May 2024 15:29
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,424.70 0.06%
Wed 08 May 2024 15:21
(Sharecast News) - Keywords Studios revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Don Robert had acquired 4,700 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed video game industry services company.
Wed 08 May 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,358.04 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Wed 08 May 2024 12:51
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Wednesday as corporate earnings continued to dominate markets.
Wed 08 May 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains at midday on Wednesday amid another dump of corporate earnings and a smaller-than-expected fall in German industrial output.
Wed 08 May 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday after the Dow Jones registered its fifth-straight winning session.
Wed 08 May 2024 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Wednesday, with a weaker pound providing a boost ahead of the Bank of England's latest policy announcement this week.
Wed 08 May 2024 09:28
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region were in a mixed state on Thursday, with Japan's markets leading the decliners, as investors thumbed through a series of earnings reports from the region.
Wed 08 May 2024 08:32
(Sharecast News) - European shares rose at the open on Wednesday amid another dump of corporate earnings and a smaller-than-expected fall in German industrial output.
Wed 08 May 2024 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, helped along by solid performances from the likes of Informa and Wetherspoons, as investors eyed this week's Bank of England policy announcement.
Wed 08 May 2024 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for more gains on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to this week's policy announcement from the Bank of England.
Wed 08 May 2024 04:54
(Sharecast News) - Major indices turned in a mixed performance on Tuesday as the blue-chip Dow Jones registered its fifth positive session in a row.
Tue 07 May 2024 16:32
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a high note on Tuesday, as the top-flight index surged to record highs, buoyed by positive momentum from the US and European markets.
Tue 07 May 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on drugmaker Astrazeneca from 1,200.0p to 1,300.0p on Tuesday, citing the group was "instilling confidence in the revenues of tomorrow".
Tue 07 May 2024 15:48
(Sharecast News) - Dunelm revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Ajay Kavan had acquired 2,471 shares in the FTSE 250-listed homewares retailer.
Tue 07 May 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,387.87 1.11%
Tue 07 May 2024 14:59
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Tuesday as the blue-chip Dow Jones looks to register its fifth positive session in a row.
Tue 07 May 2024 14:46
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.2% at 8,313.67 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 07 May 2024 12:35
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as the blue-chip Dow Jones looks to register its fifth positive session in a row.
Tue 07 May 2024 10:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 hitting record highs as markets played catch up with gains seen in the US and Europe a day earlier.
Tue 07 May 2024 10:08
(Sharecast News) - Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, influenced by hopes for a potential interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
Tue 07 May 2024 08:01
(Sharecast News) - European markets made a bright start to Tuesday amid more earnings reports with UBS shares up on strong first-quarter results.
Tue 07 May 2024 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Tuesday following solid gains on Wall Street and in Asia, as investors mulled the latest data on house prices and retail sales.
Tue 07 May 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as investors play catch up following positive sessions in Europe and the US on Monday.
Fri 03 May 2024 16:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended the Friday session on a mixed note despite an April jobs report out of the US that saw traders price back in a second interest rate cut for 2024.
Fri 03 May 2024 16:52
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed positively on Friday, as investors digested slower-than-expected payrolls growth in the US, while Anglo American jumped amid anticipation of a potential bidding war for the mining giant.
Fri 03 May 2024 16:41
(Sharecast News) - Cohort revealed on Friday that chief executive Andrew Thomis had disposed of 3,792 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed management consultant.
Fri 03 May 2024 16:16
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets has raised its forecasts for Shell and kept an 'outperform' rating, saying the business was "firing on most cylinders" in the quarter.
Fri 03 May 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly in the green early on Friday as market participants digested some key jobs data.
Fri 03 May 2024 14:38
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,209.34 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Fri 03 May 2024 13:54
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,198.09 0.73%
Fri 03 May 2024 13:04
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus over the coming week would shift back to the UK as rate-setters met to decide on monetary policy.
Fri 03 May 2024 11:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday, with Anglo American leading the advance amid the prospect of a potential bidding war, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 03 May 2024 11:21
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Friday as corporate news just kept coming with investors cheering better-than-expected results from tech stalwart Apple and a report that Glencore was considering a rival bid for Anglo-American.
Fri 03 May 2024 10:58
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday ahead of key jobs data.
Fri 03 May 2024 08:40
(Sharecast News) - Hong Kong emerged as a frontrunner in the Asia-Pacific markets on Friday, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street.
Fri 03 May 2024 08:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Friday as corporate news just kept coming with investors cheering better-than-expected results from tech stalwart Apple and a report that Glencore was considering a rival bid for Anglo-American.
Fri 03 May 2024 07:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday following solid sessions in Asia and on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Fri 03 May 2024 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a firmer open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Thu 02 May 2024 22:24
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose strongly on Thursday with tech names leading the surge as investors continued to absorb comments from the Federal Reserve the previous session, who reassured that interest rates are unlikely to rise despite stickier-than-expected inflation.
Thu 02 May 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - Breedon Group revealed on Thursday that chief executive Rob Wood had acquired 10,909 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed construction materials company.
Thu 02 May 2024 16:07
(Sharecast News) - London's stocks finished with gains on Thursday, fuelled by strong performances from key players like Standard Chartered and Smurfit Kappa.
Thu 02 May 2024 16:04
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished in mixed fashion on Thursday with the regional Stoxx 600 slipping into the red by the close as investors were met with weak economic data as they returned to their desks following the Labour Day holiday.
Thu 02 May 2024 15:24
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,173.17 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Thu 02 May 2024 14:28
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Thursday as investors continued to feast on corporate earnings and another slew of data points.
Thu 02 May 2024 14:08
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,018.20 0.46%
Thu 02 May 2024 12:09
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors continued to feast on corporate earnings.
Thu 02 May 2024 11:56
(Sharecast News) - European shares trimmed losses on Thursday as weak manufacturing survey data dampened sentiment as traders returned from the May Day holiday amid another dump of earnings and trading updates.
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