Sunday newspaper round-up: Water executive bonuses, British Steel, Gorton and Denton by‑election, Vladimir Alexeyev shooting, Tata Steel, M&S

8th Feb 2026 09:00

(Sharecast News) - The government will move to shut down loopholes that have allowed executives at struggling water companies to keep collecting hefty payouts despite a bonus ban introduced last year, according to reporting in the Guardian.

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US close: Dow closes above 50,000 as tech bounces back

6th Feb 2026 22:27

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed sharply higher on Friday as tech stocks bounced back following a wave of heavy selling in recent days.

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Europe close: Markets end turbulent week in the green

6th Feb 2026 16:29

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed higher on Friday, with gains across the region despite a plunge in Stellantis, and a fragile global backdrop dominated by renewed volatility in technology shares.

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US consumer sentiment unexpectedly improves in February

6th Feb 2026 15:32

(Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment unexpectedly improved in February, according to a preliminary survey released on Friday.

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