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US open: Stocks lower following bank earnings, PPI reading

Wed 14 January 2026 15:20

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Wednesday as traders digested another round of bank earnings and some more key inflation numbers.

Europe close: Markets give up early gains amid geopolitical concerns

Wed 14 January 2026 15:20

(Sharecast News) - European equities retreated from early gains on Wednesday after the Stoxx 600 touched another intra-day record high in morning trade, as geopolitical risks and central bank commentary tempered sentiment.

Europe midday: Shares give up gains after touching intra-day high

Wed 14 January 2026 11:55

(Sharecast News) - European shares retreated from early gains after the Stoxx 600 index hit yet another intra-day high in the morning session.

London midday: FTSE maintains gains as miners rally

Wed 14 January 2026 10:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday, hitting a fresh high thanks to strength in the mining sector, as investors mulled encouraging Chinese trade data and updates from the likes of Vistry and BP.

Asia report: Tokyo leads risers as investors bet on snap election

Wed 14 January 2026 09:58

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Wednesday, led by fresh record highs in Japan as investors piled into the so-called 'Takaichi trade' amid rising expectations that prime minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap general election,

London open: FTSE gains after encouraging China data; Vistry, BP updates in focus

Wed 14 January 2026 08:23

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled encouraging Chinese trade data, with trading updates from Vistry and BP in focus.

Europe open: Stoxx surges after China posts record surplus

Wed 14 January 2026 07:52

(Sharecast News) - European shares jumped again at the open after China reported a record trade surplus, pushing the Stoxx 600 index to yet another intra-day high.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; US data, bank earnings eyed

Wed 14 January 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US producer price index and retail sales data, and more earnings from US banks.

London close: FTSE hits record high but Pearson, Vistry tumble

Wed 14 January 2026 07:11

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Wednesday, boosted by strength in the mining sector, as investors mulled encouraging Chinese trade data, although educational publisher Pearson and housebuilder Vistry tumbled on disappointing updates.

US close: Financials lead stocks lower after inflation data, earnings underwhelm

Tue 13 January 2026 21:32

(Sharecast News) - Financial stocks dragged Wall Street indices lower on Tuesday as sticky inflation data and an underwhelming start to fourth-quarter earnings season prompted investors to book profits following recent gains.