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Eurozone composite PMI slips after renewed manufacturing downturn

21st Nov 2025 08:49

(Sharecast News) - Preliminary estimates of private sector activity across the eurozone pointed to slight softening in growth in November as continued strength in services was met with a renewed downturn in manufacturing.

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Italian eyewear firm Safilo considering third offer for UK's Inspecs

21st Nov 2025 08:21

(Sharecast News) - Italian eyewear company Safilo has said it is considering making a third, revised offer to acquire UK-listed peer Inspecs after two previous takeover approaches were rejected.

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ITM Power secures German contract, shares spark

21st Nov 2025 08:10

(Sharecast News) - ITM Power has been selected as technology partner for two energy infrastructure projects in Germany, the green hydrogen specialist announced on Friday, sending the AIM-listed stock higher.

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Europe open: Shares tank as Nvidia rally evaporates

21st Nov 2025 08:06

(Sharecast News) - European shares continued their volatile week on Friday with markets slumping on persistent worries about AI valuations and a mixed outlook for the US jobs market, while a potential peace plan on the Ukraine war knocked defence stocks.

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Tullow Oil shares tank on refinancing, output update

21st Nov 2025 07:53

(Sharecast News) - Tullow Oil has said it is engaging in refinancing talks in an attempt to put the business on a "long-term sustainable financial footing", as it revealed that full-year output would be at the low end of guidance and production would fall further next year.

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London open: FTSE slumps as AI, US growth worries hit sentiment again

21st Nov 2025 07:52

(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as worries about AI valuations and US growth rattled markets yet again.

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UK government borrowing overshoots forecasts in October

21st Nov 2025 07:40

(Sharecast News) - The UK government borrowed more than expected in October, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

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London pre-open: Stocks to slump after Wall St losses; retail sales, borrowing in focus

21st Nov 2025 07:32

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slump at the open on Friday following heavy losses on Wall Street, as investors mulled the latest UK retail sales and borrowing data.

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PPHE Hotel Group begins review, sale among options

21st Nov 2025 07:31

(Sharecast News) - Hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group has launched a strategic review aimed at maximising value for shareholders, with options on the table including fresh growth capital, portfolio actions, or a potential sale of all or part of the group.

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Unilever mulls sale of historic British food brands - report

21st Nov 2025 07:30

(Sharecast News) - Unilever is reportedly considering selling some of its best-known British food brands, including Marmite, as it refocuses on beauty and wellbeing.

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Friday newspaper round-up: Unilever, Eurotunnel, American law firms

21st Nov 2025 07:21

(Sharecast News) - The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested two men as it launched an investigation into a suspected £20m cryptocurrency fraud. The law enforcement agency raided two sites in West Yorkshire and London as it appealed for information about $28m (£21.4m) invested into a cryptocurrency scheme called Basis Markets. Two men, one in his 30s and another in his 40s, were arrested on suspicion of multiple fraud and money-laundering offences, the agency said. - Guardian

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UK energy price cap to rise by 0.2% in January

21st Nov 2025 07:15

(Sharecast News) - Long-suffering UK households will see their energy bills rise by 0.2% from January 1 after industry regulator Ofgem increased its price cap despite a 4% fall in wholesale costs over the last three months.

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HgCapital sells Intelerad stake to GE Healthcare for $2.3bn

21st Nov 2025 07:15

(Sharecast News) - Investment firm HgCapital Trust said on Friday that it has exited from its investment in Intelerad, selling it to GE Healthcare in a deal worth around $2.3bn.

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Babcock posts solid profit growth as nuclear revenues jump

21st Nov 2025 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Babcock International delivered a big jump in profits over the first half ended 30 September, driven by double-digit organic growth in its nuclear division and an improvement in group margins.

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Hammerson takes full control of The Oracle, lifts guidance

21st Nov 2025 07:03

(Sharecast News) - Property development and investment firm Hammerson said on Friday that it has acquired the remaining 50% stake in The Oracle, as it reported strong year-to-date trading and lifted its EPRA earnings guidance for FY25.

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