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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as expected
29th Apr 2026 15:24
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Canada left interest rates on hold on Wednesday at 2.25%, as widely expected.
Read moreSovereign Metals makes further progress at Kasiya project
29th Apr 2026 15:08
(Sharecast News) - Sovereign Metals said on Wednesday that it had made further progress at its Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi during the March quarter, including the completion of a definitive feasibility study, an upgraded mineral resource estimate and new offtake memoranda of understanding.
Read moreSylvania Platinum Q3 revenue, earnings rise
29th Apr 2026 15:04
(Sharecast News) - Sylvania Platinum reported a rise in third-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA on Wednesday, as stronger platinum group metal prices and chrome sales offset slightly lower PGM production.
Read moreBroker tips: Anglo American, SIG
29th Apr 2026 14:58
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg hiked its target price on mining giant Anglo American from 3,600p to 4,100p on Wednesday, stating the group was "grinding higher" as it approached the close of its merger with Teck Resources.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Ceres Power surges on GS price target hike; RHI Magnesita slips
29th Apr 2026 14:57
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,292.33 -0.48%
Read moreUS open: Stocks lower as tech jitters, FOMC decision weigh
29th Apr 2026 14:57
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to a heavy evening of tech earnings and the conclusion of what will likely be Jerome Powell's final Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: GSK slumps after results; DCC surges on bid approach
29th Apr 2026 14:37
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.3% at 10,198.20 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreCVC said to consider €9bn bid for Italian payments firm Nexi
29th Apr 2026 13:49
(Sharecast News) - Nexi shares rose on Wednesday following a report that private equity firm CVC is weighing a €9bn deal to take the Italian payments group private after a share price collapse.
Read moreDirector dealings: Kazera Global interim CEO raises stake
29th Apr 2026 13:30
(Sharecast News) - Kazera Global revealed on Wednesday that interim chief executive Richard Jennings had acquired 6.5m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed investment firm.
Read moreYum Brands beats forecasts as Taco Bell sales jump
29th Apr 2026 13:00
(Sharecast News) - Yum! Brands managed to top forecasts with its first-quarter results, with solid same-store sales growth at Taco Bell overshadowing an uncertain future for the Pizza Hut business.
Read moreKeystone Law revenue, profit growth marginally ahead of expectations
29th Apr 2026 12:56
(Sharecast News) - Keystone Law reported full-year revenue and profit growth marginally ahead of market expectations on Wednesday, supported by strong client demand and a record number of fee earner additions.
Read moreFinland's Kone to buy German rival TK Elevator for €29.4bn
29th Apr 2026 12:45
(Sharecast News) - Finnish lift maker Kone said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy German rival TK Elevator for €29.4bn.
Read moreEtsy shares jump as Q1 sales growth prompts return to profit
29th Apr 2026 12:22
(Sharecast News) - Etsy's share price jumped by a tenth on Wednesday after the handmade and vintage goods marketplace swung to a profit in the first quarter, with general merchandise sales growth picking up from the end of last year.
Read moreUS mortgage applications fall 1.6pc
29th Apr 2026 12:18
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 1.6% week-on-week in the seven days ended 24 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, trimming the 7.9% jump from the earlier period.
Read moreWatkin Jones flags profit in line with forecasts despite lower revenue
29th Apr 2026 12:15
(Sharecast News) - Watkin Jones said on Wednesday that its first-half operating profit was expected to be broadly in line with the prior year, despite lower revenue caused by reduced transactional activity.
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