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US open: Stocks gain as oil drops, Nvidia earnings eyed

Tue 25 August 2026 13:39

(Sharecast News) - Stronger bonds and lower oil prices helped US stocks rise on Tuesday, led by strong gains in the tech sector, as market sentiment recovered after recent losses.

London midday: FTSE up as investors shrug off US sanctions; Melrose surges

Tue 25 August 2026 12:08

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little higher by midday on Tuesday as investors shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, with Melrose and Vistry powering ahead.

Europe midday: Shares up, oil down as markets ignore US sanctions package

Tue 25 August 2026 11:08

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Tuesday as investors essentially ignored the latest raft US sanctions against Iran while Tehran pledged to retaliate against any measures that harmed its economy, while oil fell below $90 a barrel.

Asia report: Shares mixed as investors weigh bond moves, Iran sanctions

Tue 25 August 2026 08:37

(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings and continued to weigh the impact of firmer US yields on regional tech sentiment.

London open: FTSE nudges up as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran

Tue 25 August 2026 08:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran.

Europe open: Stoxx up as investors assess expanded US sanctions on Iran

Tue 25 August 2026 07:58

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors assessed the actual structure of expanded US sanctions against Iran while Tehran pledged to retaliate against any measures that harmed its economy.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull US sanctions

Tue 25 August 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the US announcement of fresh sanctions on Iran.

US close: Stocks mixed as chip stocks drag despite easing Treasury yields

Mon 24 August 2026 23:09

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Monday as weakness across chipmakers outweighed a pullback in Treasury yields.

London close: Stocks end up as investors eye fresh US sanctions on Iran

Mon 24 August 2026 15:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Monday in quiet trade, as investors eyed details of further US sanctions on Iran.

Europe close: Shares close mixed ahead of latest sanctions on Iran

Mon 24 August 2026 15:07

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed mixed on Monday as traders awaited the details of planned US sanctions against Iran.