Sunday newspaper round-up: Ed Miliband, Ukraine, British Steel, WH Smith, Peter Magyar, Reform UK

10th May 2026 08:34

(Sharecast News) - Labour MPs on the party's left are preparing to urge Ed Miliband to consider a leadership bid in the coming days, as Keir Starmer faced the prospect of a formal challenge from within his own ranks next week, the Guardian reported.

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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records after jobs report

8th May 2026 22:59

(Sharecast News) - Stronger-than-expected jobs data and strong gains in the chip sector pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to more record highs on Friday, with investors seemingly shrugging off ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.

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London close: Blue chips fall for second day as oil prices rise

8th May 2026 16:09

(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London fell again on Friday as oil prices rose for the first time in four days after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Europe close: Stocks lower as investors watch US-Iran ceasefire

8th May 2026 16:03

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Friday as the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries may not hold.

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