Stock market news from ShareCast
Stock market reports
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US close: Alphabet sell-off weighs on tech stocks as earnings disappoint
Thu 29 October 2026 21:50
(Sharecast News) - A sharp drop in the share price of Alphabet weighed heavily on US tech stocks on Thursday as weaker-than-expected results from the search giant reignited concerns over the cost of AI investment. -
Europe close: Stocks gain as ECB stands pat, signals December rate hike
Thu 29 October 2026 15:23
(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended firmly in the black on Thursday after the European Central Bank left rates on hold, as expected, and signalled a 25 basis points hike was likely in December. -
US open: Alphabet slump and firm inflation data pull major indices into the red
Thu 29 October 2026 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday as investors worked through another volatile round of hyperscaler earnings and digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged. -
Europe midday: Stocks rally ahead of ECB announcement
Thu 29 October 2026 11:12
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement form the European Central Bank. -
Asia report: Markets diverge amid steady central bank signals, Samsung slips on record profits
Thu 29 October 2026 11:04
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors weighed steady policy signals from Hong Kong and Japan against surging South Korean export momentum.
Press round-up
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Thursday newspaper round-up: Thames Water, Toblerone, Rolls-Royce
Thu 29 October 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - A group of creditors to troubled Thames Water are poised to vote on whether to grant an emergency £2.4bn loan to keep the company afloat, as campaigners raise concerns it could add £40 to each household's bills in interest alone. -
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Sizewell plant, Rosebank oilfield, Google
Wed 28 October 2026 07:16
(Sharecast News) - The government's plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear plant at the Sizewell site in Suffolk represents a "terrible deal" for the UK taxpayer over the rest of the century, according to the government's spending watchdog. MPs on the
Company news
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WPP reiterates FY guidance as Q3 sales nudge higher
Thu 29 October 2026 12:39
(Sharecast News) - Advertising firm WPP reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday as it posted a slight uptick in third-quarter revenues. -
PPHE lifts Q3 revenue as London and Croatia drive growth
Thu 29 October 2026 12:35
(Sharecast News) - Hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group reported a solid third‑quarter performance on Thursday, with London and Croatia once again driving growth. -
Friday preview: BP and NatWest slated to report
Thu 29 October 2026 11:32
(Sharecast News) - Friday will bring quarterly results from BP and NatWest, as well as quarterly numbers from ExxonMobil and Chevron in the US. -
Rank Group flags £9m per year hit from gambling tax increase
Thu 29 October 2026 11:29
(Sharecast News) - Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino owner Rank Group said on Thursday that the rise in machine games duty announced in this week's Budget will add around £9m in costs per year before mitigating actions. -
St James's Place posts record £242bn FUM, Q3 net inflows soften on tough comparator
Thu 29 October 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - Wealth manager St James's Place reported record funds under management in the third quarter, though softer net inflows and a lower retention rate versus last year were likely to draw investor attention.
Directors' dealings
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Director dealings: Raspberry Pi CEO snaps up shares
Thu 29 October 2026 13:33
(Sharecast News) - Raspberry Pi revealed on Thursday that chief executive Eben Upton had acquired 5,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed single-board computers designer and developer. -
Director dealings: Primary Health Properties CEO raises stake
Wed 28 October 2026 15:26
(Sharecast News) - Primary Health Properties revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Mark Davies had acquired 140,759 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed real estate investment trust.
Sector review
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Sector movers: Santa Rally gets off to early start, analysts say
Wed 11 December 2024 18:41
(Sharecast News) - This year's Santa Rally appeared to get off to an early start according to some analysts in the City. -
Sector movers: Precious metals miners dip ahead of Fed decision
Wed 18 September 2024 20:55
(Sharecast News) - Stocks fell in the middle of the week with investors opting to sit on their hands ahead of the US central bank's interest rate decision scheduled for later.
Aim and small cap news
AIM bulletins
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Shoe Zone to swing to loss amid 'continued decline' in consumer confidence
Tue 27 October 2026 09:39
(Sharecast News) - Shoe Zone shares tumbled on Tuesday after the value shoe retailer said it was set to swing to a full-year loss amid a "continued decline" in consumer confidence and as it traded from fewer stores. -
Boohoo swings back to profit as turnaround accelerates, net debt nears zero
Fri 23 October 2026 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Debenhams parent company Boohoo Group said on Friday that its turnaround continued to gather momentum in the first half, with a sharp swing back to profit and a further reduction in net debt. -
Higher costs push Virgin Wines into the red despite sales spark
Wed 21 October 2026 12:07
(Sharecast News) - Virgin Wines was pushed into the red amid higher costs and a "challenging" consumer environment, the direct-to-consumer retailer confirmed on Wednesday. -
US PE firm Ember to buy Ashtead Technology in £505m deal
Wed 21 October 2026 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Ashtead Technology has agreed to be taken over by US private equity firm Ember Infrastructure Management in a £505m deal. -
Vertu Motors lifts FY profit expectations again after strong H1
Wed 14 October 2026 10:23
(Sharecast News) - Automotive retailer Vertu Motors lifted its full-year profit expectations again on Wednesday following a strong first half.
Small cap bulletins
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Wise to reapply for US trust-bank charter after OCC rejection
Fri 24 July 2026 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Fintech group Wise said on Friday that the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency had denied its application for a national trust bank charter, noting the decision relates to issues in its original submission more than a year ago. -
PensionBee reaches £8bn AUA milestone
Mon 27 April 2026 09:05
(Sharecast News) - Online retirement savings provider PensionBee Group announced on Monday that assets under administration had hit approximately £8bn.