News Archive

Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls, China foreign trade data

6th Jun 2024 12:28

(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus at the end of the week will be squarely on the US non-farm payrolls report for the month of May.

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S4 Capital reiterates full-year targets

6th Jun 2024 12:06

(Sharecast News) - Digital advertising and marketing agency S4 Capital reiterated its full-year targets on Thursday despite "volatile" global macroeconomic conditions.

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Antofagasta shares rise on Centinela water-supply deal

6th Jun 2024 12:00

(Sharecast News) - Shares in copper miner Antofagasta were rising on Thursday after the company announced the completion of a water-supply agreement at its Centinela project in Chile.

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US pre-open: Futures little changed following Nvidia's record-setting rally

6th Jun 2024 11:52

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as market participants awaited the release of this week's jobless claims data from the Labor Department.

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Concurrent Technologies secures two 'important contracts'

6th Jun 2024 11:50

(Sharecast News) - Computer products designer Concurrent Technologies said on Thursday that it has secured "two important contracts" via its recently acquired Phillips Aerospace business.

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Europe midday: Stoxx hits fresh high ahead of ECB decision

6th Jun 2024 11:33

(Sharecast News) - European shares hit fresh highs on Thursday with all eyes were on the European Central Bank for a widely-expected cut in interest rates.

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Mission rejects 'opportunistic' Brave Bison approach

6th Jun 2024 11:23

(Sharecast News) - The Mission Group has rejected a revised "opportunistic" takeover approach from Brave Bison, it confirmed on Thursday, arguing that it undervalues the business.

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ECB cuts rates for first time in five years

6th Jun 2024 11:18

(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, as widely expected.

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ECB cuts rates for first time in five years

6th Jun 2024 11:18

(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, as widely expected.

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JPMorgan reinstates 'overweight' rating on DCC

6th Jun 2024 10:58

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove reinstated coverage of DCC on Thursday with an 'overweight' rating and 6,700p price target.

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Inspecs H1 revenue and underlying earning seen lower YOY

6th Jun 2024 10:49

(Sharecast News) - Eyewear manufacturer Inspecs Group warned on Thursday that interim revenues and underlying earnings would be lower than the prior year and more in line with historic trading.

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London midday: Stocks tick up ahead of expected ECB rate cut

6th Jun 2024 10:49

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Thursday as investors eyed an expected 25 basis points rate cut from the European Central Bank.

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US regulators take aim at Big Tech's role in AI - report

6th Jun 2024 10:41

(Sharecast News) - US antitrust regulators are to investigate Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia over their roles in the artificial intelligence industry, it was reported on Thursday.

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Citi sees near-term upside for FirstGroup despite rail renationalisation plans

6th Jun 2024 10:37

(Sharecast News) - Citigroup has said that the Labour Party's plans to renationalise the railways could offer some near-term upside for transport firm FirstGroup despite recent concerns.

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Eurozone retail sales fall more than expected

6th Jun 2024 09:43

(Sharecast News) - Retail sales in the eurozone fell more than expected in April declining across all major categories, according to data released on Thursday by Eurostat.

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