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Eurozone business activity contracts as manufacturing downturn continues

23rd Sep 2024 09:04

(Sharecast News) - Business activity across the eurozone unexpectedly contracted this month, according to preliminary estimates released on Monday by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank, marking the first decline in seven months due to a sustained reduction in new orders.

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Berenberg hikes Currys price target, shares rally

23rd Sep 2024 09:03

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on Currys on Monday to 125p from 92p as it pointed to confidence in both the growth outlook and improving cash generation.

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Revolution Beauty inks manufacturing deals with director's associated firms

23rd Sep 2024 08:50

(Sharecast News) - Revolution Beauty Group announced new manufacturing and supply agreements involving its subsidiary Revolution Labs on Monday, reporting that it would produce and supply beauty and personal care products to Carbon Theory and Delhicious.

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BNP Paribas to buy HSBC's private banking business in Germany

23rd Sep 2024 08:40

(Sharecast News) - BNP Paribas said on Monday that it has agreed to buy HSBC's private banking activities in Germany, as it looks to position its wealth management arm "among the top leading players in Germany" and bring its assets under management to more than €40bn.

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Petrofac again extends deadline for missed interest payments

23rd Sep 2024 08:06

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Petrofac rose on Monday after the energy infrastructure services group secured yet more additional time with its bondholders to make its interest payment obligations.

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Eagle Eye Solutions secures five-year contract with leading UK retailer

23rd Sep 2024 08:03

(Sharecast News) - Software-as-a-Service technology group Eagle Eye Solutions has secured a five-year contract for its AIR platform with a leading UK retailer.

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London open: Stocks flat but Rightmove jumps as REA ups bid

23rd Sep 2024 07:56

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday as investors eyed a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, but Rightmove popped higher after REA Group sweetened its takeover offer.

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Galliford Try appointed to Wessex Water AMP8 framework

23rd Sep 2024 07:50

(Sharecast News) - Construction group Galliford Try said on Monday that its Environment business has been appointed to two lots on the new Wessex Water Capital Delivery Framework, part of the AMP8 delivery period.

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Union Jack Oil shares dip despite upbeat outlook

23rd Sep 2024 07:49

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Union Jack Oil were trading lower on Monday despite the UK and US-focused energy producer hailing a "solid and profitable" first half and delivering an optimistic outlook.

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Europe open: Stoxx in sluggish mood; Commerzbank in focus

23rd Sep 2024 07:43

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets edged ahead at the open on Monday, taking their cue from Asia, while Commerzbank shares were in focus after the German government decided to keep its stake in the lender.

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TSMC. Samsung considering chip projects in UAE - report

23rd Sep 2024 07:36

(Sharecast News) - Chipmakers TSMC and Samsung are reportedly considering establishing chip projects in the United Arab Emirates, which could be valued at more than $100bn.

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Apollo to offer up to $5bn investment in Intel - report

23rd Sep 2024 07:30

(Sharecast News) - Apollo Global Management has reportedly offered to make a multibillion-dollar investment in Intel in a move that would be a vote of confidence in the chipmaker's turnaround strategy.

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BT sets up new fund to boost apprenticeships across England

23rd Sep 2024 07:30

(Sharecast News) - BT is investing £4m of its apprenticeship levy reserves to launch a new Apprenticeship Fund, designed to support SMEs, charities and public-sector organisations across England.

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London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's losses

23rd Sep 2024 07:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.

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Monday newspaper round-up: Pubs, petrol prices, passive funds

23rd Sep 2024 07:20

(Sharecast News) - Fifty pubs a month closed for good across England and Wales in the first half of this year, with experts warning that tax rises in 2025 could make it even harder for some businesses to keep their doors open. Analysis by the real estate intelligence company Altus found that 305 pubs were forced to shut their doors permanently in the first six months of the year, meaning the number of pubs in England and Wales fell to 39,096 at the end of June. - Guardian

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