Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits new high as tech stocks jump

2nd Oct 2025 17:38

(Sharecast News) - Big gains in the tech sector pushed European stock markets to fresh records on Thursday after a share sale valued ChatGPT maker OpenAI at half a trillion dollars.

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UBS upgrades 3i to 'buy', highlights sustainable growth at Action

2nd Oct 2025 16:28

(Sharecast News) - UBS upgraded 3i Group on Thursday to 'buy' from 'neutral' and lifted the price target to 4,700p from 4,450p, highlighting sustainable growth at Action.

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Berkshire Hathaway to buy OxyChem for $9.7bn

2nd Oct 2025 14:56

(Sharecast News) - American holding company Berkshire Hathaway on Thursday announced that it is to purchase Occidental Petroleum's chemical business, OxyChem, for $9.7bn in its biggest acquisition in three years.

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Broker tips: PensionBee, Jadestone Energy

2nd Oct 2025 14:16

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of PensionBee on Thursday with a 'sector perform' rating and 170p price target, stating it believes the firm's "simple and differentiated proposition" was an "ideal solution" to the proliferation of unconsolidated UK DC pension pots.

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