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Europe open: Stoxx down on weak Wall St, Asia; Vistry slumps 30%

8th 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.

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London open: Stocks drop after China disappointment; Vistry tanks on profit warning

8th 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.

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Senior shares sink, customers delays to hit full-year results

8th Oct 2024 07:49

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Senior tanked on Tuesday 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.

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Vodafone, Google in 10-year AI tie-up

8th Oct 2024 07:47

(Sharecast News) - UK telecoms giant Vodafone and Google on Tuesday said they had extended their partnership in a 10-year deal they claimed would be worth more than $1bn.

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London pre-open: Stocks seen down after China disappointment

8th 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.

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Unite Group delivers strong rental growth in Q3 as valuations increase

8th Oct 2024 07:38

(Sharecast News) - Student accommodation developer Unite delivered a strong lettings performance in the third quarter, with occupancy levels already close to the full-year target.

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Auto industry drive big jump in German Aug industrial production

8th Oct 2024 07:29

(Sharecast News) - German industrial production increased more than expected in August, driven by a "significant" jump in the auto industry, according to official data published on Tuesday.

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Auto industry drive big jump in German Aug industrial production

8th Oct 2024 07:29

(Sharecast News) - German industrial production increased more than expected in August, driven by a "significant" jump in the auto industry, according to official data published on Tuesday.

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Tuesday newspaper round-up: Winter blackouts, Selfridges, Richemont

8th Oct 2024 07:29

(Sharecast News) - Ticket sales for the Oasis reunion tour helped to increase non-essential spending by British consumers to the highest level this year in September, amid a bumper month for retailers. In a sign of resilience despite a pre-budget hit to consumer confidence, industry figures show retail sales and discretionary spending on entertainment, meals out and little luxuries rose sharply last month. - Guardian

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Vistry warns on profits after underestimating build costs

8th Oct 2024 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Vistry warned on profits on Tuesday after the housebuilder underestimated build costs on nine schemes in its Southern Division.

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Angling Direct impresses with first-half growth, current trading

8th Oct 2024 07:22

(Sharecast News) - Shares in fishing tackle and equipment group Angling Direct rose strongly on Tuesday after the specialist retailer impressed with double-digit profit growth in the first half, and revealed an impressive performance over recent weeks.

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Harworth acquires new urban logistics estate in Rotherham

8th Oct 2024 07:17

(Sharecast News) - Harworth Group announced the completed acquisition of a newly-developed grade A urban logistics estate, 'Catalyst', in Rotherham, South Yorkshire on Tuesday, for £43.7m.

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Imperial Brands ups shareholder returns as FY results meet guidance

8th Oct 2024 07:15

(Sharecast News) - Imperial Brands has beefed up its shareholder returns programme by £400m after confirming it finished the fiscal year with in-line results, with growth in both tobacco and next generation products (NGP).

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Greencore lifts FY guidance again after strong Q4

8th Oct 2024 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Convenience food producer Greencore lifted full-year profit guidance again after a strong fourth quarter performance.

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US close: Stocks drop as investors scale back risk appetite

7th 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.

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