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FTSE 100 movers: Frasers rallies on buyback; JD Sports hit by downgrade

29th Apr 2024 14:33

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 8,153.26 in afternoon trade on Monday.

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BHP offers $25.7bn settlement for Brazil dam disaster

29th Apr 2024 14:27

(Sharecast News) - Mining giant BHP and its Brazilian joint venture partner have submitted a $25.7bn (£20.5bn) settlement for the collapse of a tailings dam in 2015 that killed 19 people and devastated the local community.

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Tuesday preview: Euro area CPI, HSBC in the spotlight

29th Apr 2024 14:22

(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on a preliminary reading on euro area consumer prices covering the month of April.

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UMB Financial to buy Heartland Financial in $2bn deal

29th Apr 2024 13:58

(Sharecast News) - UMB Financial Corporation said on Monday that it has agreed to buy rival Heartland Financial USA in a $2bn all-share deal.

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Viking expands planned IPO to $1.33bn

29th Apr 2024 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Travel company Viking Holdings announced plans on Monday to expand its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, aiming to raise up to $1.33bn.

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German inflation edges up to 2.4% in April

29th Apr 2024 13:21

(Sharecast News) - German inflation registered a slight rise in April as food prices rose while energy costs fell less than expected, according to preliminary data published on Monday.

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US pre-open: Futures higher as investors await more earnings

29th Apr 2024 11:36

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as investors brace for more corporate earnings, some key labour market data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

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Europe midday: Shares hold gains as Philips soars 42% on payout news

29th Apr 2024 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Monday as investors eyed central bank rate decisions this week, while shares in Philips and Atos were in focus.

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London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Frasers, Anglo rally

29th Apr 2024 11:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, helped along by gains from the likes of Frasers Group and Anglo American, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.

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Luxury giant Puig set to raise €2.6bn in Madrid IPO this week

29th Apr 2024 11:00

(Sharecast News) - Puig, the Spanish fashion, cosmetics and fragrance conglomerate that's set to list on the Madrid Stock Exchange this week, has set its initial public offering (IPO) price at the top end of the range at €24.50 a share.

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Itaconix launches two new ingredients

29th Apr 2024 10:50

(Sharecast News) - Plant-based polymer specialist Itaconix announced two new ingredients on Monday, designed to enhance the performance of household detergent formulations.

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DP Poland reports robust first quarter of trading

29th Apr 2024 10:26

(Sharecast News) - DP Poland, the operator of Domino's pizza stores and restaurants in Poland and Croatia, reported a robust first quarter of trading in Poland on Monday, with double-digit sales growth in both delivery and non-delivery channels.

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Tesla teams up with Baidu for assisted driving features in China

29th Apr 2024 10:25

(Sharecast News) - Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla looks set to team up with Beijing-based internet company Baidu in mapping and navigation functions for its advanced assisted driving features in China.

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Sondrel achieves tapeout in automotive chip contract

29th Apr 2024 10:21

(Sharecast News) - Chip supplier Sondrel announced the successful completion of a significant milestone in its material turnkey ASIC engagement for a tier-one OEM automotive customer on Monday.

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Image Scan gets first order for new ThreatScan system

29th Apr 2024 10:17

(Sharecast News) - Security and industrial screening specialist Image Scan announced an initial order worth £0.3m from a partner on Monday, for the supply of 'ThreatScan-AS1' portable x-ray systems as part of a framework contract secured by the partner with a European Ministry of Defence organisation.

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