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London open: FTSE tips into the red as oil price tracks higher

Thu 22 October 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks tipped into the red as trading got underway on Thursday, as oil prices once again tracked sharply higher and mining stocks fell back.

London pre-open: Stocks set to fall as investors digest slew of corporate updates

Thu 22 October 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall on the open on Thursday, following a slew of Wall Street earnings overnight and ahead of a similarly busy day for corporate updates in the UK.

Europe open: Stocks slide as oil prices rise; Hermes tumbles

Thu 22 October 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - European stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid higher oil prices, having taken their cue from a weak session in Asia, as investors sifted through a raft of corporate news.

US close: Stocks jump ahead of Big Tech results

Wed 21 October 2026 21:32

(Sharecast News) - US stocks posted solid gains on Wednesday as investors awaited key earnings updates from some heavyweight tech names, while chip and AI shares were bolstered by strong quarterly results and M&A speculation from SpaceX.

Europe close: Stocks rebound, French shares rise despite bond sell-off

Wed 21 October 2026 17:30

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rose for the first time in three days on Wednesday, though ongoing political unrest in France continued to weigh on sentiment.

US open: Stocks higher despite tech jitters as SpaceX earnings buoy sentiment

Wed 21 October 2026 14:28

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday, buoyed by upbeat corporate earnings and a rebound in risk appetite despite lingering pressure in the tech space.

London midday: FTSE pops higher as Ithaca gains on Jackdaw approval

Wed 21 October 2026 11:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Wednesday, helped along by gains for the likes of Ithaca Energy after the government approved the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, as a bigger-than-expected rise in inflation cemen

Europe midday: Shares extend gains as French bond spread widens

Wed 21 October 2026 10:32

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Wednesday with French equities rallying after Tuesday's sell off amid political turmoil and bond yields that hit 5%.

London open: FTSE edges down as inflation data cements rate hike expectations

Wed 21 October 2026 08:02

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as a bigger-than-expected rise in UK inflation cemented rate hike expectations.

Europe open: Shares edge ahead; France rallies despite rising bond yields

Wed 21 October 2026 07:56

(Sharecast News) - European shares edged ahead at the open on Wednesday with French equities rallying after Tuesday's sell off amid political turmoil and surging bond yields.