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Europe close: Stocks manage modest gains in thin holiday trading

Mon 29 December 2025 17:27

(Sharecast News) - European shares edged modestly higher on Monday in subdued trade, with defence stocks under pressure after US president Donald Trump said a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia was "closer than ever," even as key territorial issues rem

US open: Stocks dip as late‑December momentum cools

Mon 29 December 2025 14:03

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Monday as the late‑December rally showed signs of losing momentum.

Europe midday: Shares make muted gains as Ukraine peace talks inch ahead

Mon 29 December 2025 11:12

(Sharecast News) - European shares edged ahead on Monday with defence stocks in focus as US President Donald Trump claimed a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia was "closer than ever", although territorial issues remained unresolved.

London midday: FTSE little changed in quiet trade; defence stocks fall

Mon 29 December 2025 10:52

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned a smidgen higher by midday on Monday in quiet trade, with little to move markets in the lull between Christmas and New Year.

Asia report: Markets near year-end in mixed state

Mon 29 December 2025 08:26

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors kicked off the final trading week of 2025, with cautious positioning despite a firm lead from Wall Street.

London close: FTSE ends flat after lacklustre session; IPF surges on takeover

Mon 29 December 2025 08:06

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended an unsurprisingly lacklustre session flat on Monday, with little to move markets in the lull between Christmas and New Year.

Europe open: Defence stocks slip as Trump claims Ukraine peace deal is close

Mon 29 December 2025 07:52

(Sharecast News) - European shares were flat at the open on Monday with defence stocks in focus as US President Donald Trump claimed a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia was "closer than ever", although territorial issues remained unresolved.

London open: FTSE nudges lower in quiet trade; IPF surges on takeover

Mon 29 December 2025 07:48

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday at the start of what was set to be a quiet few sessions in the usual lull between Christmas and New Year.

London pre-open: Stocks to gain in quiet Twixmas trade

Mon 29 December 2025 07:24

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday at the start of what was likely to be a quiet few sessions in the lull between Christmas and New Year.

US close: Five-day win streak pushes S&P 500, Dow to new highs

Wed 24 December 2025 19:49

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow both settling at new record highs despite a low-volume, shortened trading session ahead of the Christmas break.