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Tue 14 Jan 2025 16:27
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had erased earlier gains to finish slightly lower on Tuesday as elevated bond yields kept a lid on risk appetite across the continent.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has named Rio Tinto as its top pick for 2025 among London's blue-chip diversified mining stocks ahead of what's set to be a volatile start to the year for the sector.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed Tuesday in mixed territory as investors assessed new producer price data from across the pond, as well as the implications of a heavily oversubscribed UK government bond auction.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.4% at 19,800.86 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 8,208.53 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 14:15
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Tuesday as major indices looked set to deliver another winning session.
Mon 13 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Business leaders plan to cut costs and rein in hiring in response to government tax increases set out in the autumn budget, with employment expectations taking the sharpest tumble since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. A net two-thirds of finance directors said they did not expect to increase hiring levels this year, a four-year high, with a net 26% feeling more pessimistic about the prospects for their business than three months ago, the first time sentiment had slipped into negative territory in 18 months, according to the latest survey by the accountancy firm Deloitte. - Guardian
Sun 12 Jan 2025 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Rachel Reeves has been left facing a £50bn bill as a result of higher debt interest payments following a rout in the bond market. And City exports caution that the bill could keep climbing. Hence, the Chancellor may soon have to choose between either bending her own fiscal rules, enacting tax increases or cutting spending. The rout has seen the tiny £10bn buffer left by Reeves to meet her main fiscal rule, which requires that tax revenues cover day-to-day expenditures, evaporate. - The Financial Mail on Sunday
Fri 10 Jan 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - The number of people in England and Wales who sought help with energy bills jumped by 20% last year, according to Citizens Advice, which assisted 60,000 households struggling with the soaring cost of gas and electricity. That number was double the figure for 2020, the national consumer advice charity said, with problems with billing being the single most common type of issue raised with its service providers. - Guardian
Thu 09 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Vacancies for permanent jobs in the UK declined at their fastest pace for four years last month, according to a new survey that adds to the gloomy economic mood. Amid febrile markets and weak economic data, the monthly jobs report from the consultancy KPMG and the recruitment firm REC shows many firms reluctant to hire. - Guardian
Wed 08 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - The UK's advertising watchdog has banned a campaign by an online investment company predominantly targeting Muslims that featured images of euros and US dollars and the words "The United States of America" in flames alongside a call to "join the money revolution". Wahed Invest Ltd, an online investment platform, ran six posters on various Transport for London (TfL) services, including the London Underground and on buses, last September and October. - Guardian
Wed 08 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - The UK's advertising watchdog has banned a campaign by an online investment company predominantly targeting Muslims that featured images of euros and US dollars and the words "The United States of America" in flames alongside a call to "join the money revolution". Wahed Invest Ltd, an online investment platform, ran six posters on various Transport for London (TfL) services, including the London Underground and on buses, last September and October. - Guardian
Tue 14 Jan 2025 12:49
(Sharecast News) - The UK government further reduced its ownership of NatWest Group on Tuesday, cutting its stake to 8.9% from 9.99%, according to a regulatory filing from the bank.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 12:19
(Sharecast News) - France's state auditor has urged EDF to delay making a final investment decision on its massive Sizewell C nuclear reactor project in Suffolk, it was reported on Tuesday.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity hiked their target price on shipping firm Clarkson from 4,300.0p to 4,500.0p on Tuesday, stating the firm was "well-positioned" to ride out volatility.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 10:12
(Sharecast News) - Tissue-healing technology specialist Advanced Medical Solutions Group reported robust growth for the year ended 31 December in an update on Tuesday, driven by strategic acquisitions and continued strength across its product portfolio.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 10:03
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has named Rio Tinto as its top pick for 2025 among London's blue-chip diversified mining stocks ahead of what's set to be a volatile start to the year for the sector.
Tue 14 Jan 2025 09:57
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Card Factory sparked in early trading on Tuesday, after the retailer confirmed robust trading over the crucial Christmas period.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - Exploration and production firm Cadogan Energy said on Friday that it has signed a settlement agreement with Proger Management, Proger Ingegneria, Ma.Lo and TIFS Partecipazioni.
Fri 13 Dec 2024 09:05
(Sharecast News) - Pottery business Portmeirion warned on Friday that both revenue and pre-tax profits for the year ending 31 December were now expected to be below market expectations.
Fri 06 Dec 2024 09:39
(Sharecast News) - Clothing business Quiz warned on Friday that it may require additional funding as decreased footfall weighed on sales in the three months ended 30 November.
Thu 05 Dec 2024 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Semiconductor business Alphawave IP revealed on Thursday that chairman John Holt was set to retire from the group for undisclosed "personal reasons".
Wed 04 Dec 2024 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Construction and engineering group Costain has been awarded a new contract as a sole supplier to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical systems for HS2.
Thu 07 Nov 2024 12:07
(Sharecast News) - Sub-prime lender Vanquis Banking Group reiterated its full-year financial guidance on Thursday as it said turnaround efforts were "progressing".
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Wed 18 Sep 2024 20:55
(Sharecast News) - Stocks fell in the middle of the week with investors opting to sit on their hands ahead of the US central bank's interest rate decision scheduled for later.
Wed 11 Sep 2024 06:59
(Sharecast News) - Stocks on the FTSE 350 slumped on Tuesday led by declines in cyclical areas of the market such as Autos and Banks.
Thu 05 Sep 2024 19:27
(Sharecast News) - Utilities paced gains on the FTSE 350 on Thursday as investors added to their positions in interest rate sensitive names in a bid to lock in current dividend yields.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 19:01
(Sharecast News) - Stocks in the UK ended the session clearly in the red amid growth concerns in China and the US, which resulted in broad-based losses in the commodities space.
Tue 03 Sep 2024 00:54
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 350 started the month of September on a down note with Defence issues weakest as analysts acted on the sector's lofty valuation.
Fri 23 Aug 2024 14:18
(Sharecast News) - Cyclicals paced gains at the end of the week after Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, confirmed that investors could expect a first interest rate cut for this cycle when rate-setters in the US next met.
Mon 13 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Business leaders plan to cut costs and rein in hiring in response to government tax increases set out in the autumn budget, with employment expectations taking the sharpest tumble since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. A net two-thirds of finance directors said they did not expect to increase hiring levels this year, a four-year high, with a net 26% feeling more pessimistic about the prospects for their business than three months ago, the first time sentiment had slipped into negative territory in 18 months, according to the latest survey by the accountancy firm Deloitte. - Guardian
Sun 12 Jan 2025 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Rachel Reeves has been left facing a £50bn bill as a result of higher debt interest payments following a rout in the bond market. And City exports caution that the bill could keep climbing. Hence, the Chancellor may soon have to choose between either bending her own fiscal rules, enacting tax increases or cutting spending. The rout has seen the tiny £10bn buffer left by Reeves to meet her main fiscal rule, which requires that tax revenues cover day-to-day expenditures, evaporate. - The Financial Mail on Sunday
Fri 10 Jan 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - The number of people in England and Wales who sought help with energy bills jumped by 20% last year, according to Citizens Advice, which assisted 60,000 households struggling with the soaring cost of gas and electricity. That number was double the figure for 2020, the national consumer advice charity said, with problems with billing being the single most common type of issue raised with its service providers. - Guardian
Thu 09 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Vacancies for permanent jobs in the UK declined at their fastest pace for four years last month, according to a new survey that adds to the gloomy economic mood. Amid febrile markets and weak economic data, the monthly jobs report from the consultancy KPMG and the recruitment firm REC shows many firms reluctant to hire. - Guardian
Wed 08 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - The UK's advertising watchdog has banned a campaign by an online investment company predominantly targeting Muslims that featured images of euros and US dollars and the words "The United States of America" in flames alongside a call to "join the money revolution". Wahed Invest Ltd, an online investment platform, ran six posters on various Transport for London (TfL) services, including the London Underground and on buses, last September and October. - Guardian
Wed 08 Jan 2025 07:26
(Sharecast News) - The UK's advertising watchdog has banned a campaign by an online investment company predominantly targeting Muslims that featured images of euros and US dollars and the words "The United States of America" in flames alongside a call to "join the money revolution". Wahed Invest Ltd, an online investment platform, ran six posters on various Transport for London (TfL) services, including the London Underground and on buses, last September and October. - Guardian
Mon 13 Jan 2025 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded Bunzl on Monday to 'buy' from 'neutral' as it said it was a hedged sector investment.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 13:37
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley upgraded Reckitt Benckiser and downgraded Haleon on Friday as it took a look at consumer staples stocks.
Thu 09 Jan 2025 15:48
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets reiterated its 'outperform' rating on Volution on Thursday, saying it continues to be a standout among its peers.
Wed 08 Jan 2025 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Ashmore on Wednesday to 'hold' from 'buy' and it cut the price target to 170p from 220p as it said it was moving to the sidelines until a macro catalyst emerges.
Tue 07 Jan 2025 15:01
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on AJ Bell to 'sell' on Tuesday and cut its price target to 390p from 450p, citing risks from cash balances and competitor pricing.
Mon 06 Jan 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - Rolls-Royce slumped on Monday after Citi downgraded its stance on the shares to 'neutral' from buy' on valuation grounds.
Fri 10 Jan 2025 15:12
(Sharecast News) - Two of the director transactions disclosed to the London market on Friday involved share purchases by insiders in Diploma and LifeSafe Holdings.
Thu 09 Jan 2025 16:52
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to the market in London today were transactions involving Netcall and Rolls-Royce.
Wed 08 Jan 2025 17:54
(Sharecast News) - Two of the director dealings involving London-listed companies disclosed to the market on Wednesday involved senior insiders at fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group and sensor specialist Transense Technologies.
Tue 07 Jan 2025 12:48
(Sharecast News) - Two of the top director dealings disclosed to the market in London on Tuesday involved insiders at Team and the Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust.
Mon 06 Jan 2025 11:17
(Sharecast News) - Two significant director share transactions disclosed to the London market on Monday involved directors of French broadcasting giant Canal+, and business software and service specialist Marlowe.
Fri 03 Jan 2025 13:21
(Sharecast News) - Two of the top director dealings disclosed to the market in London on Friday involved insiders at both the Mission Group and Raspberry Pi Holdings.
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