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US close: Stocks rise as jobs slowdown eases rate hike fears
2nd Oct 2026 23:06
(Sharecast News) - US stocks registered solid gains on Friday after a sharp slowdown in the labour market eased concerns about a near-term interest rate hike, while oil prices fell after the G7 said it would release fuel reserves.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks rally as investors cheer softer-than-expected NFP
2nd Oct 2026 15:05
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rallied on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation and French government bond volatility as the latest US non-farm payrolls report raised expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold at its meeting this month.
Read moreDirector dealings: Symphony International Holdings director continues to buy
2nd Oct 2026 14:16
(Sharecast News) - A director of Asia-focused investment company Symphony International Holdings continued to ramp up his investment in the company on Friday, purchasing a further $200,000 of shares.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Wetherspoon surges on results
2nd Oct 2026 14:14
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,259.53 0.48%
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners gain, IG Group tumbles
2nd Oct 2026 14:08
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 10,473.75 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreBroker tips: Vodafone, TT Electronics
2nd Oct 2026 13:56
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Vodafone from 123p to 140p and reiterated a 'buy' rating, saying the stock remains "relatively cheap" compared with the wider European telco sector.
Read moreWeek ahead: Tesco and PepsiCo results due
2nd Oct 2026 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Next week will kick off with the release of UK, eurozone and US services and composite PMIs for September on Monday.
Read moreUS economy adds far fewer jobs than expected in September
2nd Oct 2026 13:42
(Sharecast News) - The US economy added far fewer jobs than expected in September, according to figures released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read moreBerenberg lifts target price for Vodafone, cites German M&A potential
2nd Oct 2026 13:12
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has raised its target price for Vodafone from 123p to 140p and reiterated a 'buy' rating, saying the stock remains "relatively cheap" compared with the wider European telco sector.
Read moreJefferies hikes TT Electronics target, but says more work needed on turnaround
2nd Oct 2026 13:09
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Jefferies have hiked their target price for UK-listed TT Electronics from 110p to 175p, but kept a 'hold' recommendation on the electronic components and sensors manufacturer.
Read moreEurozone inflation surges to three-year high
2nd Oct 2026 12:41
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation accelerated sharply in September to its highest in three years, driven by another surge in energy prices, according to preliminary figures from Eurostat.
Read morePlus500 says trading in line, seeks to reassure after IG Group warning
2nd Oct 2026 11:25
(Sharecast News) - Plus500 said on Friday that trading was in line with expectations as it sought to reassure investors after a warning from IG Group that a tough third quarter had hit annual revenues sent its shares tumbling.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE ticks higher ahead of payrolls
2nd Oct 2026 11:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreNAO to probe Capita's handling of troubled civil service pension scheme
2nd Oct 2026 10:54
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Capita came under pressure on Friday after the outsourcer confirmed it was facing a further probe over its handling of the civil service pension scheme.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares extend gains despite EZ inflation, French bond worries
2nd Oct 2026 10:47
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.
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