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London midday: FTSE maintains gains as miners rally
Wed 14 January 2026 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Wednesday, hitting a fresh high thanks to strength in the mining sector, as investors mulled encouraging Chinese trade data and updates from the likes of Vistry and BP.
Asia report: Tokyo leads risers as investors bet on snap election
Wed 14 January 2026 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Wednesday, led by fresh record highs in Japan as investors piled into the so-called 'Takaichi trade' amid rising expectations that prime minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap general election,
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.