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London close: Stocks rise, but gains limited amid geopolitical uncertainty

Thu 16 April 2026 16:31

(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index edged higher on Thursday, as a renewed upturn in oil prices pushed heavyweight energy stocks higher, offsetting weaknesses in the travel sector, with all eyes still firmly fixed on the Middle East.

Europe close: Stocks mixed on latest Middle East developments

Thu 16 April 2026 15:30

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed mixed on Thursday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, including efforts to end the conflict involving Iran and Lebanon, alongside mounting concerns over energy supply disru

US open: Stocks edge higher as peace‑deal hopes, strong earnings lift sentiment

Thu 16 April 2026 14:39

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday following yesterday's record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

London midday: FTSE extends gains on ceasefire extension hopes, after UK GDP

Thu 16 April 2026 10:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Thursday amid hopes of an extension to the US-Iran ceasefire and after the release of better-than-expected UK GDP data.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains as peace talk moves remain unclear

Thu 16 April 2026 10:49

(Sharecast News) - European shares were largely unchanged at midday on Thursday as traders assessed the latest moves to end the war on Iran and Lebanon.

Asia report: Most markets rise on hopes of de-escalation in Iran

Thu 16 April 2026 10:18

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets rallied on Thursday, led by a record close in Japan, as growing optimism over a potential US-Iran deal boosted global risk sentiment, while investors also tracked fresh highs on Wall Street amid expectations the con

London open: FTSE edges up on ceasefire extension hopes; GDP in focus

Thu 16 April 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged up in early trade on Thursday amid hopes of an extension to the US-Iran ceasefire and as investors mulled the latest UK GDP reading.

Europe open: Shares up as traders eye Iran war latest

Thu 16 April 2026 08:05

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday as traders assessed the latest moves to end the war on Iran and Lebanon.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge down as investors mull GDP

Thu 16 April 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Thursday as investors mulled the latest UK GDP reading and looked ahead to the resumption of US-Iran peace talks.

US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records despite Iran uncertainty

Wed 15 April 2026 22:27

(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging new record closing highs despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, with another strong round of bank earnings lifting sentiment.