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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq jump to new highs on ceasefire extension

22nd Apr 2026 23:13

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks rose strongly on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new record highs despite a renewed surge in oil prices, after Donald Trump announced the US would extend its ceasefire with Iran.

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Capricorn Energy among suitors in takeover talks with Deltic Energy

22nd Apr 2026 18:32

(Sharecast News) - Deltic Energy confirmed on Wednesday that it is in potential takeover talks with three parties: Capricorn Energy, Petrogas International E&P - a subsidiary of Mohammed Al Barwani - and private Norwegian company Blue Concept.

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Baltic Classifieds COO Simonas Orkinas to step down

22nd Apr 2026 18:13

(Sharecast News) - Baltic Classifieds said on Wednesday that chief operating officer Simonas Orkinas plans to retire and not to stand for re-election at the next annual general meeting in September.

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Europe close: Markets fall, oil prices rise on reports of Hormuz attacks

22nd Apr 2026 16:28

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed lower on Wednesday while oil prices surged, as renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz offset a surprise extension of the US-Iran ceasefire and heightened concerns over prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.

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London close: Stocks fall for third session as Brent tops $100

22nd Apr 2026 16:16

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as oil prices jumped back above the $100-a-barrel mark due to heightened tensions in the Middle East after Iran struck three commercial vessels on the Strait of Hormuz.

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First Development completes key survey at Lander West gold target

22nd Apr 2026 16:15

(Sharecast News) - First Development Resources said in an update on Wednesday that it has completed a key geophysical survey at its Lander West gold target in Australia's Northern Territory, marking the final stage of its current exploration programme ahead of planned drilling.

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hVIVO secures large whooping cough vaccine test contract

22nd Apr 2026 16:11

(Sharecast News) - hVIVO said on Wednesday that it has secured a contract to conduct what it described as the world's first pivotal phase three human challenge trial for a whooping cough vaccine, marking its largest study to date.

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Cambridge Nutritional Sciences flags lower revenue, small loss

22nd Apr 2026 16:08

(Sharecast News) - Cambridge Nutritional Sciences said in an update on Wednesday that it expects lower full-year revenue and a swing to a small EBITDA loss for the year ended 31 March, reflecting disruption to orders in key international markets.

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Richmond Hill completes acquisition of Bartlett Mining Claims

22nd Apr 2026 16:01

(Sharecast News) - Richmond Hill Resources said on Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of the Bartlett Mining Claims in Ontario, Canada, settling the consideration through a combination of cash and equity.

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Eurozone consumer confidence hits lowest since December 2022

22nd Apr 2026 15:32

(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence levels across the eurozone plummeted to their lowest in three and a half years in April, as growing geopolitical uncertainty and soaring energy prices hammered sentiment.

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Sweden's EQT lifts takeover proposal for Intertek

22nd Apr 2026 15:14

(Sharecast News) - Intertek said on Wednesday that Swedish private equity firm EQT has sweetened its takeover proposal for the inspection, product testing and certification group.

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FTSE 250 movers: Marshalls slides on RBC TP cut; Quilter jumps on net inflows

22nd Apr 2026 14:40

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,973.17 0.01%

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FTSE 100 movers: Bunzl rallies, Reckitt under the cosh after results

22nd Apr 2026 14:30

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 10,484.75 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.

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Berenberg lowers target price on LBG Media following H1 update

22nd Apr 2026 14:20

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg cut its target price on digital publisher LBG Media from 170p to 90p on Wednesday following the group's interim trading update.

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Philip Morris reports solid revenue growth as smoke-free sales jump

22nd Apr 2026 14:16

(Sharecast News) - The share price of Philip Morris International jumped on Wednesday after the American tobacco giant said it exceeded its own expectations in the first quarter, as its smoke-free alternatives division grew sales at a double-digit rate.

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