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London midday: Stocks down; sterling gains on reports Mahmood may become chancellor

Thu 16 July 2026 11:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still weaker by midday on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK GDP data and a slew of corporate releases amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, while sterling rallied on reports that Shabana Mahmood may bec

Europe midday: Losses extend as investors fret over rate hikes

Thu 16 July 2026 10:32

(Sharecast News) - European stocks extended losses on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions and a global tech sell‑off weighed on sentiment across the region.

Asia report: Markets led lower by semiconductor slide

Thu 16 July 2026 09:58

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific semiconductor stocks tumbled on Thursday as a sell-off in US chipmakers spilled into the region, with SK Hynix reversing the previous session's rally and continuing to experience sharp volatility since its US listing last w

London open: FTSE falls as investors mull UK GDP data

Thu 16 July 2026 08:36

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK GDP data and a slew of corporate releases.

Europe open: Shares down again as geopolitical concerns weigh

Thu 16 July 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower on Thursday morning as renewed geopolitical tensions and a global tech sell‑off weighed on sentiment across the region.

London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull GDP figures

Thu 16 July 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday as investors digested the latest UK GDP data.

US close: Stocks finish higher as cooling inflation offsets Iran tensions

Wed 15 July 2026 22:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday despite rising oil prices amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

Europe close: Stocks mixed as oil prices slip back

Wed 15 July 2026 16:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the close on Wednesday as the US launched a fourth consecutive day of strikes against Iran and president Donald Trump threatened to escalate the campaign if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.

London close: FTSE dips as miners fall; housebuilders rally on Barratt results

Wed 15 July 2026 16:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a touch weaker on Wednesday and off earlier lows, after Donald Trump threatened to expand US strikes on Iran and target the country's infrastructure.

US open: Stocks higher as traders weigh Iran tensions, PPI data

Wed 15 July 2026 14:35

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday, though gains were limited as US-Iran tensions remained elevated.