US close: Stocks drop sharply on home sales data, AI fears

12th Feb 2026 22:46

(Sharecast News) - US stocks quickly erased early gains to sink sharply into the red as disappointing housing data and ongoing fears about an AI bubble eroded market sentiment.

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London close: Stocks suffer late sell-off after weak start on Wall Street

12th Feb 2026 15:38

(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets suffered from a late sell-off on Thursday after a weak start on Wall Street prompted a bout of profit taking, with the FTSE 100 retreating from a record high.

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NatWest to disclose £500m in bonus awards for 2025 - report

12th Feb 2026 15:31

(Sharecast News) - NatWest Group will reportedly disclose on Friday that it awarded bonuses of nearly £500m last year, as it returned to full private ownership 17 years after it was rescued by taxpayers.

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Europe close: Markets turn weaker in late trading

12th Feb 2026 14:59

(Sharecast News) - European markets closed lower on Thursday, having reached record highs in the morning as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings and economic data, even as Asian markets extended their rally.

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