News Archive

US close: Stocks surge as oil slump lifts sentiment ahead of inflation data

9th Nov 2026 22:02

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed sharply higher on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for markets, with declining oil prices boosting sentiment ahead of key inflation data and earnings from several major AI-linked companies later in the week.

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Barrick profits jump as prices rise, guidance maintained

9th Nov 2026 15:50

(Sharecast News) - NYSE-listed mining giant Barrick reported a sharp increase in adjusted profits in the third quarter on Monday, benefiting from higher gold and copper prices, as it maintained its full-year production and cost guidance.

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Whitbread shareholders vote down activist investor Corvex

9th Nov 2026 15:38

(Sharecast News) - Shareholders in Premier Inn-owner Whitbread have overwhelmingly voted down an attempt by activist investor Corvex Management to install a partner on the board.

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London close: FTSE 100 finishes in the black as stocks rebound, oil prices fall

9th Nov 2026 15:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished firmly on the front foot on Monday, as oil prices eased and sentiment revived after a choppy few days.

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Deutsche Bank lifts AB Foods price target after results, maintains 'hold'

9th Nov 2026 15:18

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lifted its price target on Associated British Foods on Monday to 1,820p from 1,790p following the Primark owner's full-year results last week.

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Broker tips: Auto Trader, AB Foods, Vaalco Energy

9th Nov 2026 14:53

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Auto Trader to 'buy' from 'hold' on Monday and raised its target price on the stock to 650p from 510p, arguing that concerns surrounding the company's troubled Deal Builder rollout were now largely behind it and that the outlook has improved materially.

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FTSE 250 movers: Kainos slumps; Miners shine

9th Nov 2026 14:32

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,659.41 0.63%

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Carlsberg to sell Britvic Brazil for €80m

9th Nov 2026 14:13

(Sharecast News) - Danish brewer Carlsberg said on Monday that it has agreed to sell Britvic Brazil to Grupo JAV for €80m.

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FTSE 100 movers: Miners gain in tandem with metals prices; energy shares slump

9th Nov 2026 14:08

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was 0.6% firmer at 10,736.91 in afternoon trade on Monday.

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US wholesale inventories and sales increase in September

9th Nov 2026 13:54

(Sharecast News) - US wholesale sales and inventories both increased in September, according to the Census Bureau, with sales growth comfortably outpacing stock building.

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Nordea fined £17m by Danish court for historic money laundering failures

9th Nov 2026 13:47

(Sharecast News) - Nordea Bank has been fined by a Copenhagen court for failing to comply with Denmark's anti-money laundering controls between 2012 and 2015, it was confirmed on Monday.

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US open: Dow jumps 700 points as markets gear up for CPI, AI earnings

9th Nov 2026 13:45

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the green early on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week for markets, with key inflation data and earnings from several major AI-linked companies due in the coming days.

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Hannover Re profits rise as reinsurer backs full-year guidance

9th Nov 2026 13:34

(Sharecast News) - German reinsurer Hannover Re reported a 7% increase in profits over the first three quarters on Monday, supported by an improved underwriting performance and higher investment income, as it reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance.

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Hannover Re profits rise as reinsurer backs full-year guidance

9th Nov 2026 13:34

(Sharecast News) - German reinsurer Hannover Re reported a 7% increase in profits over the first three quarters on Monday, supported by an improved underwriting performance and higher investment income, as it reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance.

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Director dealings: Ecora CEO makes share purchase

9th Nov 2026 13:05

(Sharecast News) - Ecora Royalties revealed on Monday that chief executive Marc Lafleche had acquired 18,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed natural resources royalty and streaming company.

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