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London midday: Stocks maintain gains in calmer markets

12th Aug 2024 11:03

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.

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Downing Renewables upbeat on recent portfolio progress

12th Aug 2024 10:47

(Sharecast News) - Downing Renewables & Infrastructure announced a series of positive developments across its portfolio in an update on Monday.

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Europe midday: Stocks pare gains in calmer markets

12th Aug 2024 10:23

(Sharecast News) - European stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday but markets were calmer overall following last week's turmoil.

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WH Ireland losses widen in 'extremely challenging' markets

12th Aug 2024 09:02

(Sharecast News) - Broker WH Ireland posted a widening of its full-year losses on Monday as revenue fell in an "extremely challenging" market backdrop.

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Genedrive makes first commercial sales of CYP2C19-ID testing kit

12th Aug 2024 09:01

(Sharecast News) - Pharmacogenetic testing firm Genedrive said on Monday that it has made the first UK commercial sales of its CYP2C19-ID testing kit.

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Asia report: Markets make modest gains after last week's turbulence

12th Aug 2024 09:01

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday as investors cautiously looked to upcoming US inflation data, after a volatile week of trading last week.

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HSS Hire appoints Richard Jones as interim CFO

12th Aug 2024 08:54

(Sharecast News) - HSS Hire said on Monday that it has appointed Richard Jones as interim chief financial officer.

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Heathrow loses 90,000 transfer passengers due to ETA scheme

12th Aug 2024 08:21

(Sharecast News) - Britain's Heathrow Airport said on Monday that passenger numbers had fallen by 90,000 on certain routes following the introduction of a £10 electronic travel authorisation charge that it branded "devastating" for its hub competitiveness.

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Tuesday preview: US producer prices, Flutter in focus

12th Aug 2024 08:15

(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on producer price data that are scheduled for release in the US.

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Europe open: Stoxx 600 breaks above 500-point mark

12th Aug 2024 08:02

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were in the green early again on Monday as the Stoxx 600 index broke above the 500-point mark following a volatile week for global markets.

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London open: Stocks gain as calm returns to markets

12th Aug 2024 07:38

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week's turmoil.

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BoE's Mann says wage growth still a concern for inflation - report

12th Aug 2024 07:31

(Sharecast News) - Catherine Mann, an external member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, has said the UK should not be "seduced" into thinking the battle against inflation is over after a short-term drop in the headline measure targeted by the Bank.

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London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye UK, US inflation data

12th Aug 2024 07:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session.

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Monday newspaper round-up: Inflation, water compensation, FTSE 100 bosses pay

12th Aug 2024 07:21

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England is poised for a setback in the battle against high inflation this week amid expectations for a first increase in the headline rate this year, highlighting the pressure from the cost of living crisis. In a week of key updates from the British economy, official figures on Wednesday are expected to show inflation returned above the Bank's 2% target in July, driven in part by fast-rising prices for air fares, package holidays and hotels. - Guardian

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Marshalls still confident despite tough first half

12th Aug 2024 07:17

(Sharecast News) - Landscaping and building products and supplier Marshalls reported a 13% decline in revenue for the first half on Monday, amounting to £306.7m.

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