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FTSE 100 movers: Admiral surges on results; Rio Tinto goes ex-div
15th Aug 2024 14:27
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.7% at 8,342.91 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher following data onslaught
15th Aug 2024 14:15
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were firmly higher early on Thursday as investors digested a slew of data points.
Read moreWeekly US jobless claims dip again
15th Aug 2024 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Unemployment claims in the US dipped unexpectedly during the previous week.
Read moreCarrier Global to sell commercial and fire business for $3bn
15th Aug 2024 13:28
(Sharecast News) - Carrier Global said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell its commercial and residential fire business to an affiliate of private equity firm Lone Star Funds for $3bn.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares hold gains as UK GDP rises
15th Aug 2024 12:46
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher on Thursday as investors digested UK GDP figures and the monthly China data dump.
Read moreAutos and parts drive surge in US July retail sales
15th Aug 2024 12:30
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales jumped last month, driven by a rebound in auto purchases.
Read moreFriday preview: US consumer confidence, UK retail sales in focus
15th Aug 2024 12:29
(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight at the end of the week will continue to be on the US, where a flurry of economic indicators are due out.
Read morePolarean Imaging retains co-founder on consultant basis
15th Aug 2024 12:19
(Sharecast News) - MRI technology specialist Polarean Imaging announced the appointment of Bastiaan Driehuys as a consultant to the company on Thursday, effective immediately.
Read moreTPG reportedly shortlisted as possible easyHotel buyer
15th Aug 2024 12:04
(Sharecast News) - Private equity firm TPG has been shortlisted as a potential buyer for the easyHotel chain of budget accommodation, it was reported on Thursday, valued at about £400m.
Read moreQuantum Blockchain shares slide on crypto mining method update
15th Aug 2024 12:04
(Sharecast News) - Quantum Blockchain Technologies shares were sliding on Thursday, after it updated the market on its recent activities aimed at developing disruptive bitcoin mining technologies.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures higher as investors brace for data onslaught
15th Aug 2024 11:55
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors braced for a slew of data points.
Read moreAtome completes Paraguay free trade zone agreement
15th Aug 2024 11:21
(Sharecast News) - Green fertiliser project developer Atome announced the completion of a formal free trade zone (FTZ) contract for its flagship 145 MW Villeta project in Paraguay on Thursday.
Read moreRedcentric reports solid full-year figures
15th Aug 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - Managed IT service provider Redcentric reported a robust full-year financial performance on Thursday, alongside significant progress in operational integration.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE little changed after GDP; Admiral surges
15th Aug 2024 11:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter, but Admiral surged after well-received results.
Read moreRBC Capital upgrades DCC after recent weakness
15th Aug 2024 10:54
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded DCC on Thursday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and lifted the price target to 5,800p from 5,700p following recent weakness.
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