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Europe close: Stocks finish higher with defence names in focus

Wed 24 June 2026 17:31

(Sharecast News) - European shares finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with defence stocks in focus after a report that the German navy had abandoned plans to build a fleet of large frigates.

US open: Stocks higher as traders await Micron earnings

Wed 24 June 2026 13:57

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to Micron Technology's earnings after the closing bell.

London midday: FTSE little changed as property stocks rally, defence firms dip

Wed 24 June 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Wednesday, with property names lending support on news of a takeover bid for Segro but an overall sense that markets were struggling for direction.

Europe midday: Defence stocks slump as Germany reportedly pulls frigate contract

Wed 24 June 2026 11:05

(Sharecast News) - European shares were down at midday on Wednesday as the tech-sell off continued, while defence stocks were in focus on a report that the German navy had ditched plans to build a fleet of frigates.

Asia report: Tech stocks rebound on mixed day for region

Wed 24 June 2026 11:04

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed whether a rebound in technology shares on Wall Street could stabilise sentiment after the recent sell-off.

London open: FTSE nudges up, property stocks surge on Segro bid news

Wed 24 June 2026 08:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Wednesday, with property names lending support on news of a takeover bid for Segro.

Europe open: Stoxx still red as tech sell-off continues; Segro surges

Wed 24 June 2026 07:50

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as the tech sell-off continued in the US overnight.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Iran, US offer differing accounts of nuclear discussions

Wed 24 June 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors continue to mull developments in the peace talks between the US and Iran, and news that Andy Burnham is likely to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor if he becomes pri

London close: FTSE ends up as property stocks, housebuilders rally

Wed 24 June 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Wednesday, with property names lending support on news of a takeover bid for Segro, while housebuilders gained following well-received results from Berkeley.

US close: Stocks lower as chip sell-off deepens

Tue 23 June 2026 22:12

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Tuesday as a global sell‑off in chip names deepened, as traders took cues from hard hit Asian markets.