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US close: Wall Street hits fresh records as tech leads monthly gains

Fri 29 May 2026 23:35

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed at fresh record highs on Friday, capping a strong month for equities as technology shares continued to lead the market higher and crude prices eased.

London close: FTSE edges lower as investors mull prospect of peace

Fri 29 May 2026 14:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a little lower on Friday, unable to hold on to earlier gains as investors mulled the prospect of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Europe close: Stocks mixed as oil prices ease

Fri 29 May 2026 14:25

(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed mixed on Friday as investors grew more hopeful that the US and Iran could reach an agreement to extend their fragile ceasefire and begin talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.

US open: Stocks rise despite renewed ceasefire fears

Fri 29 May 2026 14:24

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as market participants kept a keen eye on the conflict in the Middle East, with the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US seemingly breaking down.

Europe midday: Stocks extend gains on peace hopes

Fri 29 May 2026 10:30

(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors grew increasingly hopeful of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

London midday: Stocks tick higher, oil falls amid US-Iran peace hopes

Fri 29 May 2026 10:29

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Friday as oil prices fell amid hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Asia report: Most markets rise despite renewed Iran tensions

Fri 29 May 2026 08:39

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday, with South Korea's Kospi hitting a fresh intraday record and Japan's Topix reaching a new all-time high, as investors looked past renewed military activity involving Iran and focused on gains

London open: FTSE steady despite growing US-Iran peace hopes

Fri 29 May 2026 07:47

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Friday despite growing hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Europe open: Stocks gain amid US-Iran peace hopes

Fri 29 May 2026 07:47

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors grew increasingly hopeful of a peace deal between the US and Iran.

London pre-open: Stocks set for muted open despite US-Iran peace hopes

Fri 29 May 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a muted open on Friday despite growing hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.