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US close: Dow hits new record, but markets subdued ahead of Fed
16th 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.
Read moreTuesday preview: US retail sales, Kingfisher in focus
16th Sep 2024 16:20
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on the latest industrial production and retail sales numbers out of the US.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks slip as global markets await Fed decision
16th 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.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage gains ahead of key rate decisions
16th 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.
Read moreDirector dealings: FirstGroup CEO buys shares, Deliveroo chief sells
16th 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.
Read moreBP to sell off US onshore wind arm
16th Sep 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - BP is planning to offload its onshore wind division in the US, disposing of interests in 10 assets, according to a statement from the energy titan on Monday.
Read moreBroker tips: Marks & Spencer, JTC
16th 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.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: M&S boosted by broker note; Phoenix slumps
16th Sep 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,285.18 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Read moreBausch & Lomb shares jump on spin-off sale hopes
16th Sep 2024 14:25
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Bausch & Lomb surged on Monday amid speculation that the North American contact lens and eye care products supplier is exploring a potential sale.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Playtech on winning streak; Close Bros slides
16th Sep 2024 14:17
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Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed meeting, Apple provides a drag
16th 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.
Read moreManx Financial buys rest of Payment Assist earlier than planned
16th Sep 2024 12:57
(Sharecast News) - Manx Financial Group, a diversified financial services provider in the Isle of Man and the UK, announced the accelerated acquisition of the remaining 49.9% interest in Payment Assist on Monday.
Read moreBerenberg lifts JTC price target after Citi Trust deal
16th Sep 2024 12:34
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on JTC on Monday to 1,400p from 1,300p on the back of news it has acquired Citi Trust - the global fiduciary and trust administration services business - from Citigroup for $80m.
Read moreFlutter closing in on £2bn acquisition of Playtech's consumer operations - report
16th Sep 2024 12:21
(Sharecast News) - Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment is reportedly closing in on a £2bn swoop for the consumer operations of Playtech.
Read moreHarland & Wolff set to enter administration
16th Sep 2024 12:18
(Sharecast News) - Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff on Monday said it would enter administration this week after failing to find new cash sources.
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