London open: FTSE gains as oil prices fall, GDP revised up

30th Sep 2026 09:00

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday as data showed the UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, while oil prices fell and investors eyed a key US inflation reading.

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China manufacturing, services sectors return to growth in September

30th Sep 2026 08:20

(Sharecast News) - China's services and manufacturing sectors both returned to growth in September, according to data released on Wednesday.

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Europe open: Stoxx jumps again as equities shrug off bond yield rises

30th Sep 2026 08:10

(Sharecast News) - European equities continued their run of recent gains at the open on Wednesday, shrugging off rising bond yields and the continued military stalemate in the Middle East between Iran and the US.

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Pinewood H1 profits fall ahead of Ridgeview takeover

30th Sep 2026 07:52

(Sharecast News) - Cloud software firm Pinewood Technologies said it still expected full-year earnings to be broadly in line with 2025 as it posted a fall in interim profits.

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