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Monday newspaper round-up: UK productivity, Shein, Poundland
24th Aug 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Productivity in the UK - a vital measure of economic health - is growing more strongly than official figures suggest, according to analysis from the Resolution Foundation. The thinktank suggests the chancellor, John Healey, may have inherited an economy finally starting to emerge from the long shadow of the 2008 global financial crisis. Productivity measures the economic output produced by each worker, and is a crucial determinant of growth. - Guardian
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: Mayoral powers, wind farm applications, Iranian hackers, Reform-Conservative coalition, JLR, WPP, Reform crypto donors, US sanctions
23rd Aug 2026 08:56
(Sharecast News) - Andy Burnham was poised to hand England's devolved mayors sweeping new powers to take control of major planning decisions, enabling them to "call in" large‑scale developments and grant upfront permission for projects to proceed. According to the Guardian, he measures, backed by ten of the 14 mayors, would apply to schemes of more than 150 homes, commercial sites over 15,000 square metres, or buildings taller than 30 metres. The move brings regional leaders into line with London mayor Sadiq Khan, who received similar powers earlier this year to unblock stalled housing sites.
Read moreUS close: Crypto stocks lead markets higher as bitcoin jumps
22nd Aug 2026 08:57
(Sharecast News) - US stocks posted decent gains on Friday despite another rise in bond yields, as crypto stocks tracked the bitcoin price higher.
Read moreEurope close: Shares rally on EZ PMI, confidence data despite bond worries
21st Aug 2026 16:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Friday as upbeat eurozone sdata helped offset fears sparked by rising bond yields with investors sceptical about the US government's ability to quell inflation.
Read moreUS private sector growth hits four-year high as services surge
21st Aug 2026 15:10
(Sharecast News) - US business activity strengthened in August, with S&P Global's flash manufacturing, services and composite PMIs pointing to the fastest pace of private‑sector growth in more than four years.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners rally, Smith & Nephew slumps again
21st Aug 2026 14:12
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 10,781.95 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE gains as miners shine
21st Aug 2026 14:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Friday, with miners lending a helping hand as investors digested a raft of UK data releases.
Read moreWeek ahead: Nvidia results, Kevin Warsh speech among the highlights
21st Aug 2026 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Next week looks set to be fairly quiet in the UK as the summer lull well and truly kicks in before the August Bank Holiday weekend, but investors will have results from the likes of Nvidia to look forward to, along with a hotly-anticipated speech from new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
Read moreNvidia in talks to make investment in Cloverleaf Infrastructure - report
21st Aug 2026 14:09
(Sharecast News) - Nvidia is reportedly in advanced discussions to make an investment in Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a company that arranges power for data-centre projects.
Read moreJPMorgan resumes coverage on Drax with 'overweight' rating
21st Aug 2026 13:40
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan resumed coverage on Drax on Friday with an 'overweight' rating following a period of restriction, with a 960p price target that implies 33% upside potential.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Gamma surges on bid talks
21st Aug 2026 13:22
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,676.41 0.68%
Read moreUS open: Stocks edge higher as yields steady, crude softens
21st Aug 2026 13:05
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as steadier long‑dated Treasury yields and softer crude prices helped calm markets.
Read moreBroker tips: Ashtead Technology, Drax
21st Aug 2026 13:04
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on subsea equipment rental provider Ashtead Technology from 700p to 650p on Friday, stating recent geopolitical volatility had impeded momentum.
Read moreDirector dealings: KRM22 director snaps up shares
21st Aug 2026 13:03
(Sharecast News) - KRM22 revealed on Friday that executive director Keith Todd had acquired 350,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed technology and software investor.
Read moreGamma Communications in early takeover talks with PE firm Waterland
21st Aug 2026 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Telecoms provider Gamma Communications confirmed on Friday that it is in preliminary talks with private equity firm Waterland about a possible takeover that would involve telecoms services firm Giacom buying some of its business divisions.
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