News Archive

McLaren appoints three industry vets to board

28th May 2024 10:58

(Sharecast News) - F1, motorsports and supercar maker McLaren Group has appointed three new boardmembers in recent weeks, just two months after the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain took full ownership of the manufacturer.

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London midday: Stocks stay down; Flutter Entertainment takes a hit

28th May 2024 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Tuesday, as investors mulled the latest shop price inflation data.

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UK retail sales surge in May - CBI

28th May 2024 10:47

(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales jumped in May, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, as selling price inflation continued to fall back.

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US pre-open: Futures rise as Dow rebounds after recent sell-off

28th May 2024 10:21

(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were rising in pre-market trade on Tuesday, with risk appetite expected to return following recent weakness, though rising oil prices may keep a lid on gains.

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NatWest banking app hit by IT glitch

28th May 2024 09:42

(Sharecast News) - NatWest customers were unable to use the online banking app on Tuesday due to an IT glitch, with thousands unable to access balance and payment services.

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Boohoo facing 'sizeable' revolt over executive bonuses - report

28th May 2024 09:28

(Sharecast News) - Boohoo is reportedly facing a potential investor revolt over plans to pay out millions in executive bonuses at its June annual general meeting.

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Jefferies has 'renewed confidence' for LSEG, hikes target price

28th May 2024 08:46

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies has hiked its target price for London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) from 1,110p to 1,150p and maintained a 'buy' rating, saying it sees "clear upside risk to consensus".

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Persimmon eyes up possible £1bn Cala bid - report

28th May 2024 08:30

(Sharecast News) - Persimmon saw its share price dip on Tuesday, after it was flagged as a potential buyer of rival housebuilder Cala.

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London open: Stocks edge lower; Persimmon said to weigh bid for Cala

28th May 2024 08:20

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as traders returned to their desks after the long weekend.

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Revolution Bars rejects Nightcap takeover proposal

28th May 2024 08:18

(Sharecast News) - Revolution Bars said on Tuesday that it has rejected a rescue deal by Nightcap as it is "incapable of being delivered" and that it will press ahead with a £12.5m fundraising.

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Europe open: Shares up after dovish ECB comments on June cut

28th May 2024 08:16

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to inflation data across the Atlantic later in the week while hopes of a June interest rate cut from the European Central Bank were buoyed by comments from two policymakers on Monday.

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Adriatic Metals to raise $50m as Vares project ramps up

28th May 2024 07:59

(Sharecast News) - Precious and base metals group Adriatic Metals has announced plans to raise $50m through a share placing as it "optimises" its balance sheet amid a ramp-up of its Vares project in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Asia report: Shares down as investors mull ECB rate cut talk

28th May 2024 07:46

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly lower Tuesday as traders mulled comments from European Central Bank officials suggesting interest rates could be cut next month.

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Genuit on track despite Q1 'softness'

28th May 2024 07:38

(Sharecast News) - Water, climate and ventilation solutions group Genuit has said its full-year outlook remains unchanged despite "market softness" since the start of 2024 as it continues to make improvements to underlying margins.

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Softcat reaffirms full-year guidance

28th May 2024 07:31

(Sharecast News) - Softcat said on Tuesday that full-year results were set to be in line with expectations.

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