News Archive

JPMorgan ups easyJet to 'neutral' as it brings PT in line with Apollo bid

7th Aug 2026 09:34

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan upgraded easyJet on Friday to 'neutral' from 'underweight' as it hiked the priced target to 715p from 360p to bring it in line with the agreed takeover price by Apollo.

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Goodwin considering sale of mechanical engineering arm

7th Aug 2026 08:33

(Sharecast News) - Goodwin confirmed on Friday that it is considering the sale of a substantial part of its mechanical engineering division.

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London open: FTSE edges up as investors eye payrolls

7th Aug 2026 08:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the conditions attached to a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

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Genel rejects £202m takeover approach from Norway's DNO

7th Aug 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - DNO said on Friday that Kurdistan-focused Genel Energy had rejected a £202m takeover proposal from the Norwegian oil and gas operator.

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Europe open: Shares, oil up as traders eye US jobs data, MEast

7th Aug 2026 07:54

(Sharecast News) - European shares and oil prices both rose at the open on Friday as traders awaited US jobs data and moves by Iran to further hinder shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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German exports, industrial production beat expectations

7th Aug 2026 07:53

(Sharecast News) - German exports and industrial production beat expectations for June, according to official data published on Friday.

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UK house prices flat in July - Lloyds

7th Aug 2026 07:48

(Sharecast News) - UK house prices were flat in July, according to figures released by Lloyds on Friday.

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London pre-open: Stocks to fall ahead of payrolls

7th Aug 2026 07:40

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday as investors mulled the conditions attached to a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

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Oxford Biomedica slashes FY revenue, margin guidance

7th Aug 2026 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Oxford Biomedica on Friday slashed its full year revenue and margins forecast citing short‑term client ordering delays, programme deferrals and the later‑than‑expected readiness of its Durham, North Carolina facility.

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Friday newspaper round-up: Gas power stations, Apple, Raleigh

7th Aug 2026 07:19

(Sharecast News) - Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region. Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains have been advised not to travel, with widespread cancellations and other services delayed by more than an hour already. - Guardian

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JD Sports Fashion appoints Peter Agnefjäll as chair

7th Aug 2026 07:03

(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion said Peter Agnefjäll has been appointed as chair effective from September 2026.

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US close: Stocks retreat after Dow record amid rising oil, heavy data slate

6th Aug 2026 22:38

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Thursday after the Dow's fresh record high, with investors digesting news from the Middle East, more corporate earnings and a number of data points.

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US close: Stocks retreat after Dow record amid rising oil, heavy data slate

6th Aug 2026 22:38

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Thursday after the Dow's fresh record high, with investors digesting news from the Middle East, more corporate earnings and a number of data points.

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Europe close: Stoxx 600 near record; Renk and Telekom lift mood

6th Aug 2026 16:46

(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished higher on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 closing near fresh record highs as investors continued to weigh resilient corporate earnings against lingering geopolitical uncertainty.

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Spire extends deadline for Toscafund takeover bid again

6th Aug 2026 16:31

(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that the deadline for Toscafund Asset Management to make a firm offer or walk away has been extended once again as the suitor finalises its financing arrangements.

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