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US close: Stocks finish firmer despite biggest ADP payrolls decline since 2023

3rd Dec 2025 22:25

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed the prospect of a year‑end rally and digested key jobs data ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

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US open: Stocks mixed as ADP payrolls show biggest decline since 2023

3rd Dec 2025 15:08

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday, as investors weighed the prospect of a year‑end rally and digested key jobs data ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision.

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Europe close: Stocks mixed as US-Russia talks end without progress

3rd Dec 2025 15:03

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed mixed on Wednesday as high-stakes talks between US and Russian officials ended without progress on a potential Ukraine peace deal, tempering gains driven by upbeat economic data and corporate moves.

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FTSE 100 movers: Miners in the black; Sainsbury's slumps

3rd Dec 2025 15:01

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 9,701.85 in afternoon trade on Wednesday

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Director dealings: Dunelm CFO snaps up shares

3rd Dec 2025 14:44

(Sharecast News) - Dunelm revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer Karen Witts had acquired 10,790 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed home furnishings retailer.

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Broker tips: Entain, Trainline, Drax

3rd Dec 2025 14:38

(Sharecast News) - Trainline tanked on Wednesday after JPMorgan downgraded its stance on the shares to 'underweight' from 'neutral' and cut the price target to 230p from 300p.

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FTSE 250 movers: Zigup surges, Spire slumps

3rd Dec 2025 14:33

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,957.35 -0.11%

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US private sector sheds 32,000 jobs in November

3rd Dec 2025 14:19

(Sharecast News) - US private employers cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to data from ADP, taking a bite out of October's upwardly revised 47,000 gain and missing estimates of an increase of 10,000.

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SDI Group reports solid first half

3rd Dec 2025 14:07

(Sharecast News) - SDI Group reported a strong first half on Wednesday as revenue growth, margin improvements and contract wins underscored continued progress in its buy-and-build strategy.

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Rockfire suspends second hold after 'extremely difficult' drilling

3rd Dec 2025 14:04

(Sharecast News) - Rockfire Resources reported operational challenges at its Molaoi zinc project in Greece on Wednesday, where difficult geological conditions had forced the suspension of a second drill hole under its current resource upgrade programme.

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Galileo starts drilling Molefe Project

3rd Dec 2025 14:01

(Sharecast News) - Galileo Resources announced the start of drilling at its Molefe Project in Zambia on Wednesday, following the signing of a cooperation and development agreement with Jubilee Metals Group last week.

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Coro Energy signs deal to launch pilot system in Vietnam

3rd Dec 2025 13:46

(Sharecast News) - Coro Energy announced the signing of binding agreements with Mobile World Group in Vietnam on Wednesday, to launch a pilot battery energy storage system at one of its rooftop solar sites in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the company's first move into combined solar-and-storage solutions.

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Macy's lifts full-year outlook

3rd Dec 2025 13:40

(Sharecast News) - US department store chain Macy's lifted its full-year outlook on Wednesday as it posted better-than-expected third-quarter sales and earnings.

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FCA to lift pause on motor finance complaint handling

3rd Dec 2025 13:33

(Sharecast News) - The Financial Conduct Authority will lift its freeze on handling motor finance complaints on 31 May next year, ending a pause that began nearly two years ago while regulators assessed industry commission disclosure practices.

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Judges Scientific takes full ownership of Geotek do Brasil

3rd Dec 2025 13:02

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific announced on Wednesday that it has taken full ownership of its Brazilian subsidiary, Geotek do Brasil, after acquiring the remaining 18% minority stake for an initial consideration of BRL 13m (£1.9m).

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