Stock market news from ShareCast
Stock market reports
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US open: Stocks mixed as Treasury yields climb after Fed hike
Fri 18 September 2026 14:17
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after a tech‑led rebound in the previous session helped give stocks a boost following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years. -
Asia report: Tech stocks lift markets as BoJ hikes rates
Fri 18 September 2026 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Renewed strength in the chip sector lifted stocks in South Korea on Friday, while a weaker yen boosted Tokyo shares after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to their highest level in 31 years. -
Europe midday: Stocks weaker across the board, oil falls for third day
Fri 18 September 2026 11:19
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended losses by Friday lunchtime, with all major indices across the region posting moderate declines as investors took a breather following a tumultuous week for financial markets worldwide. -
London midday: FTSE extends losses; Airtel Africa tumbles
Fri 18 September 2026 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday following strong gains in the previous session, with BP and Shell under the cosh as oil prices eased, and as investors mulled a rebound in UK retail sales. -
Europe open: Markets pull back as energy stocks track oil lower
Fri 18 September 2026 08:28
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened slightly lower on Friday as investors paused for breath following a busy week for financial markets, which included three major central bank decisions, with weakness in the energy and telecoms sectors providing a
Press round-up
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Friday newspaper round-up: Thames Water, British Steel, OITS
Fri 18 September 2026 07:21
(Sharecast News) - Andy Burnham is under further pressure to take control of ailing Thames Water from a cross-party group of MPs who are calling for ministers to break off talks with the US hedge funds who are effectively running the company. Adding their -
Thursday newspaper round-up: Gambling advertising, diesel prices, Revolut founder
Thu 17 September 2026 07:20
(Sharecast News) - The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos. In a 173-page report, the House of Lords
Company news
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son named successor
Fri 18 September 2026 11:37
(Sharecast News) - Renowned investor Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 96, completing a leadership transition at the US conglomerate after more than six decades at its helm. -
Airtel Africa shares sink as Airtel Money said to cut IPO size
Fri 18 September 2026 11:33
(Sharecast News) - Airtel Money's owners are reportedly considering raising less money than previously sought in the company's initial public offering. -
Nestle 'assessing options' after Kremlin seizes control of Russian assets
Fri 18 September 2026 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Swiss food giant Nestlé has said it is "assessing its options" after Russia seized control of its assets in the country, where it operates six factories. -
Harworth firmly rejects Peel's increased takeover offer
Fri 18 September 2026 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Harworth reiterated its firm rejection of Peel Holdings' increased takeover offer, arguing the revised terms continued to undervalue the business and its long‑term prospects. -
Investec H1 results seen in line with guidance amid solid lending, inflows
Fri 18 September 2026 07:09
(Sharecast News) - Banking and wealth management group Investec said on Friday that it expects to deliver interim results in line with guidance, with its stable year‑to‑date performance supported by disciplined execution, strong client activity and co
Directors' dealings
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Director dealings: Astrazeneca CEO raises stake
Fri 18 September 2026 14:14
(Sharecast News) - Astrazeneca revealed on Friday that chief executive Pascal Soriot had acquired 60,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed drugmaker. -
Director dealings: McBride CFO lowers stake
Thu 17 September 2026 12:11
(Sharecast News) - McBride said on Thursday that chief financial officer Marck Strickland had disposed of 110,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed household goods manufacturer.
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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Mothercare warns of 'uncertain' future as Middle East partner to close stores
Fri 18 September 2026 09:30
(Sharecast News) - Mothercare shares tanked on Friday as the retailer warned of an "uncertain" future after its leading Middle East franchise partner said it would be closing most of its stores. -
System1 rejects fourth takeover offer from Brave Bison
Wed 16 September 2026 10:09
(Sharecast News) - Market research firm System1 Group said on Wednesday that it has rejected a fourth takeover offer of £47.5m from Brave Bison, arguing that it materially undervalues the company. -
Brave Bison makes fourth offer for System1 at £47.5m
Mon 14 September 2026 09:45
(Sharecast News) - Brave Bison sweetened its takeover offer for System1 Group on Monday for the fourth time, to £47.5m. -
Accel-KKR to buy Eleco in £206.7m deal
Thu 10 September 2026 13:18
(Sharecast News) - Construction software provider Eleco has agreed to be taken over by private equity firm Accel-KKR in a £207.6m deal. -
Gear4music slides as hot weather hits growth
Tue 08 September 2026 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Shares in musical equipment retailer Gear4music shares fell early on Tuesday as investors reacted to news of slower summer trading and a lack of fresh upgrades in the the firm's annual general meeting statement, despite reporting year??
Small cap bulletins
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Fevertree posts rise in interim profit as UK returns to growth
Thu 10 September 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Fevertree Drinks posted a rise in interim profit and revenue on Thursday as the UK returned to growth and as US momentum built under the Molson Coors partnership. -
The Works raises FY profit guidance as strong early‑year trading boosts momentum
Mon 07 September 2026 08:45
(Sharecast News) - Stationery retailer The Works said on Monday that trading had continued to build momentum in the opening weeks of its new financial year, prompting it to lift profit expectations after a strong start.