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London open: Shell paces the gains after well-received results; ECB eyed
Thu 29 October 2026 08:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, with Shell pacing the gains after well-received results, as investors mulled a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve, ahead of the European Central Bank's latest decision.
Europe close: Markets inch higher but caution sets in ahead of Fed, Big Tech earnings
Wed 28 October 2026 16:06
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets finished mostly higher on Wednesday, though upside was limited following a mixed reaction to bank earnings and uncertainty ahead of some key risk events.
US open: Markets steady ahead of tech earnings, Fed rate decision
Wed 28 October 2026 15:24
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were mostly higher early on Wednesday as market participants braced for quarterly earnings reports from big-name tech firms and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
London close: FTSE nudges up as banks, gambling stocks rally on Budget; housebuilders slide
Wed 28 October 2026 14:50
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just in the black on Wednesday as investors mulled Chancellor John Healey's first Autumn Budget, with banks and gambling companies higher, but housebuilders under the cosh as details of the government scheme for firs
London midday: FTSE stays down ahead of Budget but banks rally
Wed 28 October 2026 11:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed Chancellor John Healey's first Autumn Budget, although banks rallied following a report the bank tax will be less severe than feared.