News Archive

John Lewis on track to deliver 'significantly' improved profits

12th Sep 2024 07:46

(Sharecast News) - Interim losses narrowed at John Lewis Partnership, the retailer confirmed on Thursday, leaving it on track to deliver "significantly" higher full-year profits.

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Europe open: Stocks rally after US gains; ECB announcement eyed

12th Sep 2024 07:35

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose sharply in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.

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London open: Stocks rally on strong US cues; house prices pick up

12th Sep 2024 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, particularly for the tech sector, and encouraging UK house price data.

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Trainline lifts full-year outlook after strong first half

12th Sep 2024 07:34

(Sharecast News) - Trainline lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday following a strong first half, which was ahead of its expectations.

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London pre-open: Stocks to surge after Wall Street gains

12th Sep 2024 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street and the release of encouraging UK house price data.

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Wednesday newspaper round-up: Telegraph, flexible working, Ford

12th Sep 2024 07:27

(Sharecast News) - The owner of the New York Sun has emerged as the latest bidder aiming to take control of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph. British-born Dovid Efune, who took control of the assets of the former newspaper the New York Sun three years ago, is understood to be in the running to lodge an offer before the deadline set for second-round bidders on 27 September. - Guardian

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Kier Group reports solid full-year growth

12th Sep 2024 07:22

(Sharecast News) - Kier Group reported significant growth and debt reduction in its full-year results on Thursday, driven by strong operational performance across its divisions.

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US close: Stocks race higher as investors digest inflation figures

12th Sep 2024 00:54

(Sharecast News) - Despite an earlier wobble, US equity markets raced into positive territory on Wednesday as investors assessed a key inflation report and what it means for interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting next week.

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Europe close: Stocks little changed after mixed US CPI, bank M&A in focus

11th Sep 2024 20:07

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets put in a mixed showing on Wednesday following the release of a somewhat mixed report on US consumer prices.

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London close: Stocks slip as US CPI slows, UK GDP stagnates

11th Sep 2024 16:51

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed weaker on Wednesday, reflecting caution among investors following weaker-than-expected inflation data from the US and economic stagnation in the UK.

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JPMorgan upgrades Rotork to 'overweight'

11th Sep 2024 15:57

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Rotork on Wednesday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and lifted the price target to 370p from 365p.

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Celadon inks partnership with Denmark's Valeos

11th Sep 2024 15:52

(Sharecast News) - Celadon Pharmaceuticals announced a strategic collaboration with Danish pharmaceutical company Valeos Pharma on Wednesday, to accelerate the production and supply of high-THC medical cannabis across Europe.

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Microlise signs three new contracts

11th Sep 2024 15:44

(Sharecast News) - Microlise Group announced the signing of new and expanded contracts with Goldstar Heathrow, One Stop, and Romac on Wednesday, totaling over £2m in value.

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Synergia updates Cambay Field work programme

11th Sep 2024 15:34

(Sharecast News) - Synergia Energy updated the market on the planned work programme for the Cambay Field production sharing contract (PSC) in Gujarat, India on Wednesday.

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Broker tips: Rotork, Trustpilot

11th Sep 2024 15:33

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Rotork on Wednesday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and lifted its price target on the stock to 370.0p from 365.0p.

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