News Archive

US close: Uncertainty rattles markets as hectic tariff campaign continues

11th Mar 2025 22:12

(Sharecast News) - A step-up in protectionist threats between Canada and the US prompted another negative session on Wall Street on Tuesday, with all three benchmark indices hitting six-month lows.

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Ontario suspends electricity tariffs as US trade officials agree to talks

11th Mar 2025 19:38

(Sharecast News) - Ontario has suspended its 25% surcharge on exports of electricity to three US states after US officials agreed to talks with the Canadian province's Premier Doug Ford in Washington later this week.

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Broker tips: Glencore, Anglo American, Capital

11th Mar 2025 16:31

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg initiated coverage of Glencore on Tuesday with a 'buy' rating and 380.0p price target, offering 21% upside, as it said self-help can drive improved returns and a better rating.

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Henkel disappoints with weak Q4 growth, 2025 guidance

11th Mar 2025 16:02

(Sharecast News) - Chemical and consumer goods giant Henkel dropped 10% on Tuesday despite the announcement of a new share buyback, as fourth-quarter results and guidance from the German conglomerate disappointed.

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Europe close: Stocks hit by fresh US tariff announcement

11th Mar 2025 16:01

(Sharecast News) - European markets were in the red on Tuesday after the US announced that it would double its tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium.

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Wednesday preview: US CPI, Legal & General in focus

11th Mar 2025 15:41

(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight in the middle of the week will be on the US Consumer Price Index for the month of February.

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FTSE 100 movers: Airlines fly lower; housebuilders boosted by Persimmon results

11th Mar 2025 15:37

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1% at 8,515.16 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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Trump doubles tariffs to 50% on Canadian steel, aluminium

11th Mar 2025 14:56

(Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50%, sending global stock markets into turmoil once again.

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US open: Stocks mostly lower as Trump doubles steel and aluminium duties

11th Mar 2025 14:18

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mostly in the red early on Tuesday following yesterday's heavy sell-off.

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FTSE 250 movers: Kier slumps; Target Healthcare surges

11th Mar 2025 14:11

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,898.64 0.12%

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Ageas, Allianz said to be exploring bid for Esure

11th Mar 2025 14:03

(Sharecast News) - Belgian insurer Ageas has reportedly retained advisors to explore a bid for British motor and home insurer Esure, as part of plans to consolidate the UK personal lines market.

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Nissan CEO ousted after Honda talks collapse

11th Mar 2025 13:57

(Sharecast News) - Nissan chief executive Makoto Uchida will step down from his position on April 1 and replaced by chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa, the company said on Tuesday.

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Delta slashes Q1 guidance due to 'soft' demand

11th Mar 2025 13:03

(Sharecast News) - Airline and travel stocks were on the descent on Tuesday after Delta became the latest carrier to slash financial forecasts, cutting growth guidance for the first quarter by around a half.

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Canaccord Genuity drops Capital to 'hold', slashes target price

11th Mar 2025 12:59

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity slashed their target price on mining services firm Capital from 130.0p to 60.0p on Tuesday and dropped the stock from 'buy' to 'hold' following disappointing FY25 revenue guidance.

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Citi downgrades US equities, upgrades China

11th Mar 2025 12:50

(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on US equities on Tuesday to 'neutral' from 'overweight' as it made changes to equities and credit in its global asset allocation, in line with its view "that US exceptionalism is at least pausing".

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