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US close: Stocks lower as Q1 earnings season begins to pick up steam

15th Apr 2025 22:42

(Sharecast News) - Major indices headed south on Tuesday as traders digested a fresh batch of Q1 earnings from more of the nation's biggest names in banking.

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Europe close: Stocks continue to grind higher

15th Apr 2025 18:47

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets extended gains on Tuesday as investor concerns surrounding trade uncertainty continued to ease, with strong performances in the auto sector and a host of positive corporate earnings providing a lift.

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Broker tips: 3i Group, Rotork, Next Fifteen

15th Apr 2025 16:38

(Sharecast News) - Citi lifted its price target on 3i Group on Tuesday to 4,850 from 4,670p, mainly due to FX, and reiterated its 'buy' rating following the filing of Dutch retailer Action's 2024 annual report.

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Ericsson reports strong Q1 as US tariff risks cloud outlook

15th Apr 2025 15:21

(Sharecast News) - Ericsson reported a stronger-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by a surge in US operator demand, even as global sales remained flat and trade tensions introduced new uncertainty.

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FTSE 250 movers: Tate & Lyle, B&M both impress with updates

15th Apr 2025 15:20

(Sharecast News) - Well-received updates from Tate & Lyle, B&M and FirstGroup were providing a boost to the FTSE 250 on Tuesday, while broker upgrades were giving DiscoverIE and Rotork a lift.

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Director dealings: Keller's Kerry Porritt lowers stake

15th Apr 2025 15:08

(Sharecast News) - Keller Group revealed on Tuesday that chief sustainability officer Kerry Porritt had disposed of 13,756 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed geotechnical engineering firm.

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Elliott said to have built large stake in Hewlett Packard, shares jump

15th Apr 2025 15:05

(Sharecast News) - Elliott Investment Management has reportedly built a position worth more than $1.5bn in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

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US open: Stocks higher as Q1 earnings take centre stage

15th Apr 2025 15:01

(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded higher early on Tuesday as traders digested a fresh batch of Q1 earnings from a number of the nation's biggest companies.

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London close: Stocks rise on hopes of UK-US trade deal

15th Apr 2025 14:51

(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Tuesday, lifted by renewed optimism over trade prospects and a measured response to UK labour market data.

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FTSE 100 movers: 3i Group boosted by upgrade; Diageo fizzes lower

15th Apr 2025 14:24

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.3% at 8,239.37 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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Griffin Mining reports 'exciting' gold intercepts from Caijiaying

15th Apr 2025 13:46

(Sharecast News) - Griffin Mining reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Caijiaying Mine on Tuesday, with recent results confirming the down-plunge continuity of the Yuan Long gold domain and underscoring the potential for significant gold resources distinct from the mine's primary zinc-lead-silver-gold mineralisation.

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Johnson & Johnson lifts guidance after strong first quarter

15th Apr 2025 13:27

(Sharecast News) - American healthcare and consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson hiked its annual guidance after a strong start to the year, with the company beating estimates on both the top and bottom lines.

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Accesso Technology launches £8m share buyback

15th Apr 2025 13:08

(Sharecast News) - Accesso Technology Group announced the launch of a share repurchase programme of up to £8m on Tuesday, aimed at reducing its share capital.

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Oil prices slip as IEA cuts demand growth forecast

15th Apr 2025 13:05

(Sharecast News) - Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) significantly reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth, citing mounting economic headwinds and escalating trade tensions.

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Citigroup first-quarter earnings top Wall Street expectations

15th Apr 2025 12:11

(Sharecast News) - Citigroup reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations on Tuesday, bolstered by a rebound in trading activity and stronger results across all five of its business units.

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