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Asia report: Stocks mostly higher amid economic data barrage

Mon 17 August 2026 10:02

(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks finished firmly higher on Monday with strong gains in the tech sector lifting markets, as investors digested mixed economic data in Japan and awaited key indicators from China.

Europe open: Shares mixed as traders eye Asia data

Mon 17 August 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened mixed to flat on Monday as investors eyed weak data out of China and Japan.

London open: Miners pace the gains as metals prices rise

Mon 17 August 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains, as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Rightmove.

London open: Miners pace the gains as metals prices rise

Mon 17 August 2026 08:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the gains, as investors mulled the latest house price figures from Rightmove.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise; Rightmove house prices in focus

Mon 17 August 2026 07:38

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session, as investors mulled the latest house price data from Rightmove.

US close: Stocks slip but S&P and Nasdaq secure third weekly gain

Sat 15 August 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed on Friday, holding near record highs as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to notch a third straight weekly gain.

US open: Stocks little changed as retail sales disappoint

Fri 14 August 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were little changed early on Friday, holding near record highs as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq looked set to notch a third straight weekly gain.

Europe close: Shares close lower as Hormuz stalemate drags Stoxx lower

Fri 14 August 2026 12:31

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Friday as investors assessed the latest US treasury auction and threats from Washington to blockade Iran indefinitely.

London midday: FTSE touch lower as miners fall, software stocks rally

Fri 14 August 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a smidgen lower by midday on Friday, failing to make any gains despite a fresh high for the S&P 500 after another soft US inflation reading eased concerns about a rate hike in September.

Europe midday: Stoxx hovers on flatline as Iran war, US bonds in focus

Fri 14 August 2026 10:55

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Friday as investors assessed the latest US treasury auction and threats from Washington to blockade Iran.