News Archive

Transport sector drives US factory orders lower

4th Nov 2024 16:05

(Sharecast News) - Factory orders in the United States fell more than expected in September, according to figures out on Monday from the Census Bureau, representing the fourth decline in the past five months

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Europe close: Stocks erase gains as investors show nerves ahead of US elections

4th Nov 2024 16:04

(Sharecast News) - European stocks lost steam on Monday afternoon as earlier gains faded and global markets turned red ahead of Tuesday's US presidential election.

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Director dealings: Science Group executive chairman raises stake

4th Nov 2024 15:36

(Sharecast News) - Science Group revealed on Monday that executive chair Martyn Ratcliffe had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed science and technology consultancy business.

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Broker tips: Fresnillo, Smith and Nephew, 3i Group

4th Nov 2024 15:35

(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity downgraded Fresnillo on Monday to 'hold' from 'buy' as it pointed to a strong run over the past three to six months.

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London close: Stocks mixed on eve of US presidential election

4th Nov 2024 15:13

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with mixed results on Monday, as investors prepared for a week laden with key political and economic events, including the upcoming US presidential election and anticipated policy statements in both the UK and US.

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FTSE 250 movers: Burberry jumps on M&A buzz, Raspberry Pi drops

4th Nov 2024 14:43

(Sharecast News) - Luxury brand Burberry topped the risers list on Monday on the back of takeover rumours, while low-cost single-board computer maker Raspberry Pi was the worst performer, extending recent losses.

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FTSE 100 movers: NatWest boosted by upgrade; S&N in the red

4th Nov 2024 14:31

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 8,207.11 in afternoon trade on Monday.

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Futura Medical reports progress with R&D pipeline

4th Nov 2024 14:21

(Sharecast News) - Futura Medical announced encouraging progress in its product development pipeline on Monday, with successful proof-of-concept results for two new treatments addressing sexual dysfunction.

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US open: Stocks mixed ahead of presidential election

4th Nov 2024 14:00

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as Americans get set to head to the polls tomorrow.

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IMI appoints Luke Grant as CFO

4th Nov 2024 12:39

(Sharecast News) - Birmingham-based engineer IMI said on Monday that it has appointed Luke Grant as chief financial officer and executive director with effect from 25 July 2025.

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DSW Capital acquires DR Solicitors for £6.1m

4th Nov 2024 12:39

(Sharecast News) - DSW Capital announced the acquisition of DR Solicitors for £6.1m on Monday, marking a transformative and earnings-enhancing move for the group.

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Thames Water creditors seek support for £1.5bn rescue fund

4th Nov 2024 12:34

(Sharecast News) - A coalition of Thames Water's creditors was reported to be seeking additional investors to support a £1.5bn rescue fund on Monday, aimed at stabilising the troubled water utility and sustaining its operations through to next October.

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Clean Power Hydrogen strikes new licence agreement with Hidrigin, settles legal action with GHFG

4th Nov 2024 12:30

(Sharecast News) - Hydrogen technology company Clean Power Hydrogen has struck a new licence agreement and sales contract with Hidrigin and "amicably" settled its legal action with GHFG.

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Zahawi reportedly helping Dovid Efune in £550m Telegraph bid

4th Nov 2024 12:22

(Sharecast News) - Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is actively engaged in efforts to support a £550m takeover of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph led by Dovid Efune, a New York-based media investor and current proprietor of the New York Sun, it was reported on Monday.

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US pre-open: Futures trade higher as America gets set to vote

4th Nov 2024 12:21

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as Americans get set to head to the polls in a little over 24 hours.

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