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London close: Banking, defence stocks provide as investors await Budget
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks performed strongly on Monday, helped by a rebound in the banking and defence sectors, as investors positioned ahead of Wednesday's all-important Autumn Budget.
Man rises after boosting Japanese partnership, Trustpilot falls amid compliance worries
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.92% at 24,459.99 in afternoon trade on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Computacenter rises on upgraded guidance, Sage slips after Canaccord downgrade
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.66% at 10,761.29 in afternoon trade on Monday.
US open: Stocks higher as energy pressure eases, Fed decision looms
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Monday as market participants awaited a raft of central bank decisions later in the week.
Broker tips: ACG Metals, Sage
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its ACG Metals target price to 2,400p from 2,300p and reiterated its 'buy' rating on the stock, saying the miner's latest Competent Person's Report underlined the strength of its copper‑led growth strategy.
Director dealings: Literacy Capital chair snaps up shares
(Sharecast News) - Literacy Capital revealed on Monday that chairwoman Dawn Marriott had acquired 49,574 ordinary shares in the London-listed investment firm.
Airtel Money sees interim revenues surge, reaffirms outlook
(Sharecast News) - Airtel Money posted maiden results on Monday showing a spike in interim revenues, putting the mobile payments company on track to meet full-year expectations.
Canaccord Genuity lowers Sage to 'hold' following recent rally
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded Sage from 'buy' to 'hold' on Monday, but nudged their target price up from 1,135p to 1,230p, noting that the shares have rallied hard and now look fairly valued after a strong run through 2026.
Plus500 set to beat full-year forecasts, shares spark
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Plus500 jumped on Monday, after the fintech said full-year earnings were on track to beat market expectations following a bumper third quarter.
GSK reports encouraging data in ovarian and rectal cancer studies
(Sharecast News) - Drugmaker GSK reported two sets of encouraging cancer‑drug results on Monday, with fresh data for its experimental ovarian‑cancer therapy Mo‑Rez and new interim findings for Jemperli in rectal cancer, both due to be presented at the ESMO Congress.
Computacenter lifts full‑year guidance after stronger‑than‑expected Q3
(Sharecast News) - Technology and services provider Computacenter said on Monday that it had delivered another stronger‑than‑expected quarter, prompting the group to lift its full‑year guidance after a robust performance across both technology sourcing and services.
Man Group and Japan's Meiji Yasuda to expand partnership
(Sharecast News) - Man Group is to expand its strategic relationship with Meiji Yasuda Insurance Company, the alternative investment management firm announced on Monday, nearly two years after first announcing the partnership.
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: Rosebank chairman raises stake
(Sharecast News) - Rosebank Industries revealed on Friday that chairman Justin Dowley had acquired 161,576 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed turnaround specialist.
Director dealings: IQE director snaps up shares
(Sharecast News) - IQE revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Robert Dennehy had acquired 468,817 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed semiconductor wafers and materials solutions supplier.
Director dealings: Everyman Media's Dorfman snaps up shares
(Sharecast News) - Everyman Media revealed on Wednesday that interim creative director Charles Dorfman had acquired 925,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed cinema operator.
Director dealings: Accler8 chairman raises stake
(Sharecast News) - Acceler8 Ventures revealed on Tuesday that chairman Nigel Rudd had acquired 121,429 ordinary shares in the London-listed life sciences business.
Director dealings: Porvair chiefs snap up shares
(Sharecast News) - Porvair revealed on Monday that chief executive Hooman Caman Javvi had acquired 5,567 ordinary shares in the London-listed filtration systems designer.
Director dealings: Currys CFO lowers stake
(Sharecast News) - Currys revealed on Friday that chief financial officer Bruce Marsh had disposed of 500,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed electrical goods retailer.

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