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Stock market reports
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Europe open: Stoxx down as investors eye Powell remarks; Oil slumps 3%
Thu 15 May 2025 08:28
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower as investors digested another dump of corporate earnings and GDP data from the UK. -
London open: FTSE falls despite better-than-expected GDP data
Thu 15 May 2025 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday despite better-than-expected UK GDP figures, as investors sifted through another raft of corporate news. -
London pre-open: Stocks seen steady; UK economy grows more than expected
Thu 15 May 2025 07:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were for a steady open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data. -
US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq rise for third straight day
Wed 14 May 2025 22:31
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday, but trading within a relatively narrow range following recent gains, with sentiment lifted by a flurry of deals in the tech sector. -
Europe close: Stocks pull back from seven-week high
Wed 14 May 2025 15:23
(Sharecast News) - European stocks snapped a four-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors turned cautious with markets trading at their highest levels in seven weeks.
Press round-up
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Thursday newspaper round-up: Bank of London, Telefonica, Boeing
Thu 15 May 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - The post-pandemic shift to greater home working among highly skilled professionals has failed to level up Britain's economy and help struggling regions as many had predicted it would, according to academic research. Hybrid working - whe -
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Channel 4, Jaguar Land Rover, Thames Water
Wed 14 May 2025 07:23
(Sharecast News) - European companies are increasingly lobbying for strong climate action, research has found, in a "profound shift" that analysts say challenges the narrative that businesses see green rules as a threat to profits. The share of companies
Company news
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3i Group shares slide despite improved full-year return
Thu 15 May 2025 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Shares in 3i Group were sliding on Thursday morning, after it reported a total return of £5.05bn for the year ended 31 March on Thursday, representing a 25% return on opening shareholders' funds, up from 23% a year earlier. -
Serco wins three UK navy contracts worth more than £1bn
Thu 15 May 2025 08:09
(Sharecast News) - UK government contractor Serco said it had won three contracts with a combined value of more than £1bn by the Ministry of Defence to provide maritime services for the Royal Navy. -
Watches of Switzerland FY revenues jump as it returns to growth in UK, US
Thu 15 May 2025 08:06
(Sharecast News) - Watches of Switzerland reported a jump in full-year revenues on Thursday as it returned to growth in the UK and US. -
Premier Foods hikes divi 62% as branded volumes drive strong FY growth
Thu 15 May 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Premier Foods rose on Thursday after the food manufacturer hiked its dividend significantly and reported strong branded volume growth and trading profits ahead of expectations for the year ended 29 March. -
Aviva's Q1 premiums up 9% as insurer gives bullish outlook
Thu 15 May 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Aviva said it was confident in achieving its group targets after a "great start" to 2025, with premiums rising by almost a tenth.
Directors' dealings
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Director dealings: Flutter Entertainment, Power Metal insiders disclose trades
Wed 14 May 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - Two companies disclosing director dealings on Tuesday included Flutter Entertainment and Power Metal Resources. -
Director dealings: Aston Martin insiders join placing, Pensana finance director sells
Tue 13 May 2025 14:40
(Sharecast News) - Aston Martin Lagonda saw significant director and related party participation in its latest equity placing, it emerged on Tuesday, with three parties acquiring shares on 9 May.
Sector review
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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. -
Sector movers: Investors breathe sigh of relief after volatile week
Fri 09 August 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - Stocks finished a rough and tumble week on the up as markets at least stabilised following the volatility storm of the previous weekend.
Aim and small cap news
AIM bulletins
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TPXimpact reports solid fourth-quarter trading
Wed 14 May 2025 11:27
(Sharecast News) - TPXimpact reported solid trading in the fourth quarter of its financial year ended 31 March on Wednesday, with full-year results expected to align with guidance and adjusted EBITDA forecast at the top end of its targeted margin growth r -
Chariot regains full control of Moroccan offshore interests
Wed 14 May 2025 11:02
(Sharecast News) - Chariot announced on Wednesday that it has regained full control of its Moroccan offshore interests after Energean transferred its stakes in the Lixus and Rissana licences back to the company, restoring it as operator with a 75% working -
Niox Group reports strong start to 2025
Wed 14 May 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - Niox Group reported strong trading in the first four months of 2025 on Wednesday, with group sales rising 21% year-on-year, supported by continued momentum in its clinical business and a sharp increase in research revenues. -
Amaroq Minerals reports steady progress at Nalunaq
Wed 14 May 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Amaroq Minerals reported steady operational progress at its Nalunaq gold project in Greenland during the first quarter on Wednesday, with the ramp-up of mining and processing facilities continuing amid the challenges of Arctic winter co -
AdvancedAdvT agrees £5.2m acquisition of HFX
Wed 14 May 2025 10:05
(Sharecast News) - AdvancedAdvT announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire HFX, a UK-based provider of cloud-based workforce management software, for total consideration of £5.3m, net of £0.6m in acquired cash.
Small cap bulletins
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Jet2 launches £250m share buyback, delivers solid Q1 trading performance
Tue 29 April 2025 08:59
(Sharecast News) - Leisure travel group Jet2 announced a £250.0m share buyback on Tuesday as it outlined a solid FY25 trading performance despite uncertainty across the wider travel sector. -
ITM Power signs new NEPTUNE V supply contract
Thu 13 February 2025 09:45
(Sharecast News) - Energy storage and clean fuel business ITM Power said on Thursday that it has signed a new contract to supply four of its NEPTUNE V units to multi-energy producer La Française de l'Energie.