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Europe open: Stoxx shrugs off US-Iran tensions to post gains
9th Jul 2026 08:19
(Sharecast News) - European shares shrugged off the latest tit-for-tat strikes by the US and Iran to be broadly higher at the open on Thursday.
Read moreUS and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes
9th Jul 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - The US has launched another round of attacks against Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to flare.
Read moreToscafund gets another extension to deadline for Spire offer
9th Jul 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that the 'put up or shut up' deadline for Toscafund Asset Management to make a takeover offer has been extended again as the investment firm continues to work towards the announcement of a 250p-a-share bid.
Read moreCapita tanks again on potential £40m hit from civil service pension contract failings
9th Jul 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - Capita's troubles deepened and its share price spiralled again on Thursday as the UK government outsourcer warned profits would be hit by up to £40m as a result of its disastrous handling of the civil service pension contract.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to rise despite escalating US-Iran tensions
9th Jul 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday despite escalating tensions between the US and Iran, following heavy losses in the previous session.
Read moreComputacenter boosts guidance on bumper demand
9th Jul 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Computacenter boosted full-year guidance on Thursday on the back of strong second-quarter trading, fuelled by bumper demand from hyperscalers.
Read morePlaytech sees FY earnings above expectations despite H2 slowdown
9th Jul 2026 07:27
(Sharecast News) - Gambling software maker Playtech said it expected annual earnings to be "significantly" above estimates after a strong performance in the first six months of the year.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: UK vets, Sizewell B, Terry Smith
9th Jul 2026 07:17
(Sharecast News) - UK vets may have to have a licence and cap prescriptions for pet medicine at £21 under plans being considered by the government. Ministers are also considering establishing a regulator for the veterinary sector, including inspections, a mandatory licensing system and published compliance reports to improve accountability and choice. Every vet practice could need an official operating licence - similar to GP surgeries and care homes - under proposals in a white paper. - Guardian
Read moreUS close: Stocks mostly lower as US-Iran ceasefire ends, oil jumps
9th Jul 2026 00:01
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow falling sharply as the Nasdaq partially rebounded following a sell-off the previous session, with investors digesting the breakdown of diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 tumbles 1.7% as US-Iran diplomacy falls apart
8th Jul 2026 17:15
(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets dropped sharply on Wednesday as oil prices soared to a three-week high after the dismantling of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Read moreUS wholesale inventories tick up in May
8th Jul 2026 15:11
(Sharecast News) - US wholesale inventories edged higher in May, according to revised Census Bureau data, offering a fresh read on stock levels across the sector.
Read moreTesco exploring sale of central and eastern European operations - report
8th Jul 2026 15:09
(Sharecast News) - Tesco is reportedly exploring a sale of its central and eastern European operations.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks plunge, oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare
8th Jul 2026 15:08
(Sharecast News) - European shares plunged on Wednesday and oil prices surged after US president Donald Trump declared the fragile truce with Iran "over" following an exchange of missile strikes between the two countries.
Read moreUS open: Stocks lower as renewed Iran tensions hit sentiment
8th Jul 2026 14:35
(Sharecast News) - Major indices opened lower on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions and a jump in oil prices weighed on sentiment after Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" at the NATO summit in Turkey.
Read moreBroker tips: Jet2, Shawbrook, Grafton
8th Jul 2026 14:34
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity has lowered its target price for Jet2 but kept a 'buy' rating on the stock, saying the holidays group has the potential to grow its market share while it maintains a strong balance sheet.
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