US close: Major indices deliver mixed performance as AI stocks continue to trade higher

2nd Jan 2026 21:24

(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Friday as big-name chip stocks carried their recent strong performance over into the new year.

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Europe close: Stocks advance on first day of 2026

2nd Jan 2026 17:44

(Sharecast News) - European equities advanced sharply on the first trading day of the year, pushing to fresh intra-day highs and extending momentum from strong gains in 2025.

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London close: Stocks mixed after FTSE 100 ekes past 10,000

2nd Jan 2026 17:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were mixed at the close on Friday, with the FTSE 100 ending higher despite retreating from an earlier move above the 10,000-point mark, as markets recovered from a weaker end to last year and continued to hover near record territory.

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Director dealings: Quantum Helium director raises stake

2nd Jan 2026 15:11

(Sharecast News) - Quantum Helium revealed on Friday that executive director Andrew Scott had acquired 45m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed firm.

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