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Europe open: Shares down sharply as AI, rate hike fears grow
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply at the open on Tuesday as more uncertainty around the artificial‑intelligence IPO pipeline and elevated oil prices spooked investors while the prospects of a Fed rate hike increased as yields surged to their highest level in almost two decades.
London pre-open: Stocks to dip as investors mull UK jobs data
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday, having avoided the AI-fuelled weakness that hit European and US markets a day earlier, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
US close: Stocks slip as AI uncertainty builds, energy prices climb
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the close on Monday as investors assessed fresh uncertainty around the artificial‑intelligence IPO pipeline and monitored another jump in oil prices.
Broker tips: Antofagasta, Cerillion
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg upgraded Antofagasta from 'hold' to 'buy' on Monday, saying last week's sharp pullback in copper prices had created an attractive entry point, while keeping its 4,400p price target unchanged for around 16% upside.
FTSE 250 movers: GlobalData slumps on profit warning
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,879.33 -0.40%
FTSE 100 movers: Software stocks rally; miners in the red
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 10,712.16 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Harworth sets out £7.4m in cost cuts to fend off Peel
(Sharecast News) - Land and property regeneration specialist Harworth on Tuesday set out £7.4m of planned cost cuts as it resists Peel's unsolicited takeover bid, aiming to create a simpler, lower‑cost platform focused on powered land and data centres.
GSK acquires global rights to multiple myeloma asset from Chimagen Biosciences
(Sharecast News) - Drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday that it would pay up to $750m to acquire full global rights to a trispecific T‑cell engager for multiple myeloma from privately held biotechnology company Chimagen Biosciences.
Wickes on track to meet FY estimates
(Sharecast News) - DIY chain Wickes said it was on track to meet expectations of a 10% jump in adjusted annual profit despite an uncertain consumer environment.
Fresnillo CFO Mario Arreguin to retire
(Sharecast News) - Fresnillo said on Monday that chief financial officer Mario Arreguín plans to retire following a 37-year career with the precious metals miner.
Tuesday preview: UK jobs data, Kier Group results due
(Sharecast News) - On Tuesday, investors will eye full-year results from Kier Group and MJ Gleeson, as well as first-half results from Fintel and Accesso Technology.
Dusk abandons £300m IPO plans - report
(Sharecast News) - Online furniture retailer Dusk has reportedly abandoned plans for a £300m London flotation that would have seen it join the ranks of Britain's listed companies later this year.
The Works raises FY profit guidance as strong early‑year trading boosts momentum
(Sharecast News) - Stationery retailer The Works said on Monday that trading had continued to build momentum in the opening weeks of its new financial year, prompting it to lift profit expectations after a strong start.
Wise to reapply for US trust-bank charter after OCC rejection
(Sharecast News) - Fintech group Wise said on Friday that the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency had denied its application for a national trust bank charter, noting the decision relates to issues in its original submission more than a year ago.
Smiths News inks distribution contract with Associated Newspapers
(Sharecast News) - Print media distributor Smiths News has secured a new long‑term distribution contract with Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and i.
S4 Capital flags tough trading amid volatile macro conditions
(Sharecast News) - Digital advertising and marketing firm S4 Capital said on Thursday that trading through 2025 had continued to reflect volatile macro conditions, with tariff negotiations and geopolitical risks keeping clients cautious.
PensionBee reaches £8bn AUA milestone
(Sharecast News) - Online retirement savings provider PensionBee Group announced on Monday that assets under administration had hit approximately £8bn.
Auction Technology Q2 performance remains 'positive'
(Sharecast News) - Auction and list price marketplaces operator Auction Technology Group said on Monday that second‑quarter trading remained positive, building on momentum seen in the first quarter, with the group now expecting to report first‑half revenues of roughly $125m.

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Sector movers: Precious metals miners dip ahead of Fed decision
(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.
Sector movers: Autos, Big Oil drop as Brent futures and US Treasury yields slide
(Sharecast News) - Stocks on the FTSE 350 slumped on Tuesday led by declines in cyclical areas of the market such as Autos and Banks.
Sector movers: Investors seek out high dividend names
(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.
Sector movers: China and US growth concerns weigh on commodity plays
(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.
Sector movers: Defence shares drag on market amid investor caution
(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.
Sector movers: Cyclicals to the fore as Fed chief adopts forceful tone
(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.
Director dealings: Applied Nutrition CEO, COO sell nearly £20m in shares
(Sharecast News) - Two board members of Applied Nutrition have sold nearly £20m of shares in the sports supplements manufacturer, the company revealed on Friday, as part of the first placing since its 2024 IPO.
Director dealings: Dunelm chair increases shareholding
(Sharecast News) - Dunelm revealed on Thursday that chairwoman Alison Brittain had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed homewares retailer.
Director dealings: Rosebank Industries director raises stake
(Sharecast News) - Rosebank Industries revealed on Wednesday that senior independent director Christopher Miller had acquired 414,803 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed industrial company.
Director dealings: Cloudcoco chairman snaps up shares
(Sharecast News) - Cloudcoco Group revealed on Tuesday that chairman Simon Duckworth had acquired 5m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed e-commerce and IT procurement group.
Director dealings: Sirius Real Estate non-executive director snaps up shares
(Sharecast News) - Sirius Real Estate revealed on Monday that non-executive director Joanne Kenrick had acquired 31,699 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed real estate investment trust.
Director dealings: Oxford Nanopore CFO raises stake
(Sharecast News) - Oxford Nanopore Technologies revealed on Friday that chief financial officer Nick Keher had acquired 15,325 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed molecular sensing technology developer.

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