Market reports from ShareCast

US close: Earnings, peace talk hopes drive indices to new highs

Fri 24 April 2026 21:33

(Sharecast News) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq raced ahead to more record highs on Friday amid rising optimism about US-Iran peace talks this weekend, while the tech sector was given a boost as shares in chip giant Intel jumped by almost a quarter.

Europe close: Stocks fall as US-Iran ceasefire optimism wanes

Fri 24 April 2026 17:34

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire continued to fade, leaving continental markets on course for their first weekly loss in more than a month.

London close: Stocks fall for fifth day as geopolitical uncertainty persists

Fri 24 April 2026 16:45

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 fell for the fifth straight session on Friday amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, as investor focus remains fixed on developments in the Middle East.

US open: Stocks mixed as investors weigh ceasefire extension, Iran talks

Fri 24 April 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend their ceasefire by a further three weeks, with the US set to work with Beirut to help it protect itself fro

Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices continue to climb

Fri 24 April 2026 11:55

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with lingering geopolitical risks and higher oil prices weighing on sentiment.

London midday: FTSE drops as US-Iran stalemate weighs on sentiment

Fri 24 April 2026 11:52

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday as oil prices rose amid ongoing concerns about the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a prolonged conflict, as investors digested an unexpected jump in UK r

Europe midday: Stoxx set for first weekly loss in a month

Fri 24 April 2026 11:32

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire started to dissipate, priming continental markets for their first weekly loss in more than a month.

London open: FTSE falls amid Hormuz standoff; retail sales in focus

Fri 24 April 2026 08:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as investors digested a surprise jump in UK retail sales.

Europe open: Shares fall, oil above $105 as Iran stalemate drags on

Fri 24 April 2026 07:53

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire started to dissipate.

London pre-open: Stocks to slump amid Hormuz standoff; retail sales in focus

Fri 24 April 2026 07:39

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday amid ongoing concerns about the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US soc