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London close: Defence shares rise as equities finish higher
Tue 21 July 2026 16:20
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with defence shares pacing the gains after Andy Burnham appointed former defence secretary John Healy as chancellor, surprising markets after reports had suggested Shabana Mahmood or Ed Miliband w
Europe close: Stocks rally despite higher oil price
Tue 21 July 2026 16:10
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rallied into the afternoon session to finish with solid gains on Tuesday, as a positive start on Wall Street and a recovery in the chip sector helped investors overlook ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.
Europe midday: Stocks rise, but Middle East tensions limit upside
Tue 21 July 2026 12:37
(Sharecast News) - European stocks edged higher on Tuesday after two days in the red, with reports of diplomatic progress between the US and Iran helping to lift sentiment - even as oil prices continued to rise.
London open: Stocks edge lower as investors mull jobs, borrowing data
Tue 21 July 2026 07:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs and borrowing data ahead of Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister, but defence names powered ahead after former Defence Secretary John
London pre-open: Stocks to fall ahead of Burnham's first full day as PM
Tue 21 July 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to Andy Burnham's first full day as Prime Minister after he surprised markets with the appointment of John Healy as chancellor, and as tensions between the