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US open: Stocks mixed as tech rebounds, AI slowdown keeps sentiment fragile

Mon 19 October 2026 14:16

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mixed early on Monday, helped by a rebound in tech after last week's sharp selloff in AI‑linked names.

London midday: FTSE extends losses; miners slump

Mon 19 October 2026 11:03

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Monday as the selloff in US tech shares last week continued to dent sentiment, and as investors eyed a raft of key US earnings later in the week.

Asia report: Stocks mixed as KOSPI rebounds, Nikkei retreats

Mon 19 October 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished mixed on Monday, with solid gains in Seoul, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai met with losses in Tokyo, Singapore and Taipei, as investor sentiment remained fragile following last week's AI sell-off.

Europe midday: Shares, euro fall on higher French yields amid political turmoil

Mon 19 October 2026 10:40

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower at midday on Monday as political unrest in France over plans to cut public spending sent bond yields higher and hit the euro.

London open: Stocks fall as investors eye US tech earnings

Mon 19 October 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors mulled a raft of Chinese data and looked ahead to the release of key US tech earnings this week.

Europe open: French, Italian stocks fall after weekend protests turn violent

Mon 19 October 2026 07:49

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the open on Monday as investors assessed the impact of political unrest in France over plans to cut public spending, while protests also turned violent in Italy.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower; US tech earnings eyed

Mon 19 October 2026 07:45

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Monday as oil prices fell and as investors eyed a slew of US tech earnings this week.

US close: Nasdaq drops over 2% as AI sell-off resumes

Fri 16 October 2026 21:39

(Sharecast News) - US stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the Nasdaq suffering steep losses, as a renewed sell-off in the AI and chip sectors dragged markets lower.

Europe close: stocks finish higher despite tech sell-off

Fri 16 October 2026 13:37

(Sharecast News) - European shares finished the week on the front foot on Friday, shrugging off a global sell-off in tech stocks, after corporate earnings helped bolster sentiment.

London close: FTSE in the black as investors snap up defensive stocks

Fri 16 October 2026 13:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed modestly higher on Friday, as a strong performance from defensive stocks helped offset weakness among banks, following reports chancellor John Healey was poised to hit the sector with higher taxes in the Budget late