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London close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
19th Apr 2024 16:56
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreDirectors deals: Ashtead Technology finance director adds to holdings
19th Apr 2024 16:02
(Sharecast News) - Ashtead Technology's finance director sold some shares to cover her obligations with HMRC after exercising options under the company's incentive plan.
Read moreHSBC-backed Monese said to be planning breakup
19th Apr 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - HSBC-backed technology company Monese - which was in talks to raise funding at a valuation of over £1bn four years ago - is reportedly set to break itself up amid mounting losses.
Read moreBroker tips: DS Smith, Man Group
19th Apr 2024 14:54
(Sharecast News) - Numis downgraded its stance on packaging group DS Smith on Friday to 'hold' from 'buy' as it said there was insufficient upside to retain a buy rating.
Read moreBillionaire Issa nearing deal to sell Asda stake to TDR Capital
19th Apr 2024 14:21
(Sharecast News) - Private equity firm TDR Capital is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy petrol station billionaire Zuber Issa's stake in supermarket chain Asda.
Read moreBillionaire Issa nearing deal to sell Asda stake to TDR Capital
19th Apr 2024 14:21
(Sharecast News) - US private equity firm TDR Capital is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy petrol station billionaire Zuber Issa's stake in supermarket chain Asda.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Miners benefit from Israel attack on Iran; Man Group disappoints
19th Apr 2024 13:55
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,323.96 -0.65%
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Mondi, retailers under the cosh
19th Apr 2024 13:35
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.5% at 7,840.05 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed amid Middle East tensions; Netflix slumps
19th Apr 2024 13:34
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were mixed in early trade on Friday amid growing tensions in the Middle East, with Netflix under the cosh after results.
Read moreUS pre-open: Stocks to edge down amid Middle East tensions
19th Apr 2024 13:22
(Sharecast News) - US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street on Friday amid growing in tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreDS Smith tumbles as Mondi abandons pursuit
19th Apr 2024 12:08
(Sharecast News) - DS Smith tanked on Friday after Mondi said it would not be making an offer for the rival packaging group, clearing the path for a takeover by International Paper.
Read moreEurope midday: Israel attack on Iran rattles investors; Royal Unibrew soars
19th Apr 2024 11:56
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower at midday on Friday after Israel launched an attack on Iran in the latest escalation of hostilities between the two since Tel Aviv attacked the Iranian consulate in Syria.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks lower on Middle East tensions as risk appetite fades
19th Apr 2024 11:45
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were firmly in the red on Friday as traders reacted to rising tensions in the Middle East, with oil markets volatile as news continued to emerge from the region.
Read moreEqtec agrees amendment to Verde subscription
19th Apr 2024 11:13
(Sharecast News) - Waste-to-energy technology developer Eqtec updated the market on the Verde Corporation subscription on Friday, confirming that an amendment to the subscription letter had been agreed upon with Verde.
Read moreIntelligent Ultrasound tech launches on new GE system
19th Apr 2024 11:07
(Sharecast News) - Healthcare software and simulation specialist Intelligent Ultrasound Group announced the launch of GE HealthCare's SonoLyst software, powered by its 'ScanNav AI', on the new Voluson Signature Series portfolio of ultrasound machines on Friday.
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