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US close: Stocks fall as Nvidia CEO scandal rattles tech sector
12th Nov 2026 22:04
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished lower on Thursday as the resignation of Nvidia's influential chief executive Jensen Huang rattled nerves across the tech sector, though downside was limited by strong performances of rival chipmakers.
Read moreUS existing home sales fall 5.5pc in October
12th Nov 2026 15:20
(Sharecast News) - US existing home sales fell sharply in October, according to data from the National Association of Realtors, as higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures continued to weigh on housing market activity.
Read moreAlfa Financial Software sees FY profits ahead of expectations after strong Q3
12th Nov 2026 15:00
(Sharecast News) - Alfa Financial Software said on Thursday that full-year profits were expected to come in slightly ahead of market expectations following stronger-than-anticipated cost control, as the software provider reported continued growth in subscription revenues and its sales pipeline.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 holds onto gains to finish in the black
12th Nov 2026 14:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks held onto gains on Thursday to close in the black, supported by some well-received corporate updates alongside data showing the UK economy grew at the fastest pace in two years in the third quarter.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Burberry surges after results; Fresnillo slumps
12th Nov 2026 14:34
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was 0.2% higher at 10,852.74 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: B&M surges; Dr Martens slumps
12th Nov 2026 14:21
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,843.33 -0.33%
Read moreUS open: Nvidia shares slump after CEO resigns following alleged affair with suspected spy
12th Nov 2026 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Thursday, pressured by a sharp sell-off in Nvidia after chief executive Jensen Huang resigned from the company he founded after he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.
Read moreYoung & Co's toasts summer of sport after interim earnings fizz
12th Nov 2026 14:02
(Sharecast News) - Young & Co's Brewery reaffirmed its full-year outlook on Thursday, after hot, sunny weather and a summer of sport boosted interim earnings.
Read moreFriday preview: Land Securities results, Aviva update due
12th Nov 2026 13:54
(Sharecast News) - On Friday, investors will eye first-half results from Land Securities and a third-quarter trading update from Aviva.
Read moreShawbrook reiterates guidance as loan book, deposits grow
12th Nov 2026 13:32
(Sharecast News) - Lender Shawbrook reiterated its full-year guidance on Thursday after reporting further growth in its loan book and customer deposits during the third quarter, alongside an improvement in its capital position.
Read moreDirector dealings: Cavendish CEO raises stake
12th Nov 2026 13:31
(Sharecast News) - Cavendish revealed on Thursday chief executive Julian Morse had purchased 1.0m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed investment bank.
Read moreBroker tips: Keller, Bridgepoint
12th Nov 2026 13:29
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on Keller to 3,600p from 3,450p on Thursday, citing continued trading momentum, a record order book and stronger long-term growth prospects following the ground engineering specialist's recent capital markets day.
Read moreThe Works lifts FY profit outlook after strong first half
12th Nov 2026 13:16
(Sharecast News) - The Works lifted its full-year profit outlook on Thursday following a strong first-half performance.
Read moreKier reiterates FY27 outlook as contract wins improve visibility
12th Nov 2026 12:44
(Sharecast News) - Construction and infrastructure group Kier said on Thursday that trading was in line with expectations for the current financial year, supported by new contract wins across defence, healthcare, water and energy, while strong cash generation continued to strengthen its balance sheet.
Read moreJefferies raises target price on Bridgepoint as stock approaches multi-year growth phase
12th Nov 2026 12:44
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies raised its target price on Bridgepoint to 515p from 485p on Thursday and reiterated its 'buy' recommendation on the stock, arguing that the private markets investor was approaching a multi-year growth phase driven by stronger fundraising, rising fee-related earnings and increasing carried interest generation.
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