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London open: FTSE gains after encouraging China data; Vistry, BP updates in focus

Wed 14 January 2026 08:23

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled encouraging Chinese trade data, with trading updates from Vistry and BP in focus.

Europe open: Stoxx surges after China posts record surplus

Wed 14 January 2026 07:52

(Sharecast News) - European shares jumped again at the open after China reported a record trade surplus, pushing the Stoxx 600 index to yet another intra-day high.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge up; US data, bank earnings eyed

Wed 14 January 2026 07:34

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US producer price index and retail sales data, and more earnings from US banks.

US close: Financials lead stocks lower after inflation data, earnings underwhelm

Tue 13 January 2026 21:32

(Sharecast News) - Financial stocks dragged Wall Street indices lower on Tuesday as sticky inflation data and an underwhelming start to fourth-quarter earnings season prompted investors to book profits following recent gains.

Europe close: Markets pulls back from recent highs

Tue 13 January 2026 16:16

(Sharecast News) - European stocks pulled back from recent highs on Tuesday and edged into negative territory as fresh geopolitical and trade concerns weighed on sentiment.

London close: Markets pause at record highs, but Whitbread jumps

Tue 13 January 2026 15:56

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished with small losses on Tuesday after a choppy trading session as the FTSE 100 teetered at record highs.

US open: Sticky inflation, earnings dampen stocks early on

Tue 13 January 2026 14:21

(Sharecast News) - US stock markets opened mostly lower on Tuesday with sentiment dampened persistent inflation and a weak start to fourth-quarter earnings season.

Europe midday: Shares slip into red as Trump threatens tariffs over Iran

Tue 13 January 2026 11:52

(Sharecast News) - European stocks pulled back from fresh highs on Tuesday and slipped into the red as US President Donald Trump's to slap Iran's trading partners with 25% tariffs hit sentiment.

London midday: FTSE treads water ahead of US inflation reading

Tue 13 January 2026 11:22

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were treading water by midday on Tuesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation reading and the start of the US earnings season.

Asia report: Most markets rise despite rising global tensions

Tue 13 January 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Tuesday, with investors largely shrugging off geopolitical tensions in Iran and Venezuela as well as a criminal investigation into US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.