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Europe open: Oil up, shares down as US-Iran attacks intensify

Wed 22 July 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday and oil prices rose again as military exchanges between the US and Iran intensified over the disputed Strait of Hormuz.

London open: Stocks nudge higher on better-than-expected inflation print

Wed 22 July 2026 07:25

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged slightly higher in early trading on Wednesday, as investors mulled better-than-expected inflation data and a profit warning from JD Wetherspoon.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain after positive US session; UK inflation dips

Wed 22 July 2026 07:23

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following a positive US session, as oil prices ticked up amid escalating tensions between the US and as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to earning

US close: Stocks higher as investors refocus on earnings

Tue 21 July 2026 22:22

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Tuesday as investors looked past the latest developments in the Iran conflict and shifted focus back to a busy slate of corporate earnings.

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.

US open: Stocks higher as investors look past Iran tensions

Tue 21 July 2026 14:45

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Tuesday as investors looked past the latest developments in the Iran conflict and shifted focus back to a busy slate of corporate earnings.

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 midday: FTSE turns higher as Healy appointment boosts defence sector

Tue 21 July 2026 10:53

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned higher by midday on Tuesday, with defence names pacing the gains after Andy Burnham appointed former Defence Secretary John Healy as chancellor.

Asia report: Markets rise after oil price pull-back

Tue 21 July 2026 09:46

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Tuesday, recovering losses from the previous session as investors looked beyond the latest developments in the Iran conflict and focused on corporate earnings.