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Europe close: Shares down as bonds, Iran war and EZ inflation hit sentiment
1st Sep 2026 15:50
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed sharply lower on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran, while rising bond yields and higher eurozone inflation also raised concerns among investors about increases in the cost of borrowing.
Read moreWPP to cut up to 1,000 more jobs - report
1st Sep 2026 15:33
(Sharecast News) - WPP slumped on Tuesday following a report the advertising agency is cutting up to 1,000 more jobs by the end of the year as it accelerates a restructuring programme under new boss Cindy Rose that will also offload non-core businesses and surplus properties.
Read moreUS manufacturing PMIs continue to expand in August
1st Sep 2026 15:11
(Sharecast News) - US factory activity continued to expand in August, with both the ISM and S&P Global manufacturing PMIs signalling further growth even as demand, output and supply‑chain conditions showed signs of cooling.
Read moreEurozone manufacturing growth hits four-and-a-half year high in August
1st Sep 2026 15:01
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the eurozone manufacturing sector hit a four-and-a-half year high in August, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks slip amid higher yields, rising oil prices
1st Sep 2026 14:07
(Sharecast News) - Major indices headed south early on Tuesday after major indices delivered a weak finish to August in the previous session.
Read moreUS job openings little changed in July
1st Sep 2026 14:06
(Sharecast News) - US job openings were little changed in July, holding at 7.3m, according to the latest JOLTS report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: BP and Shell gush higher; Fresnillo loses its shine
1st Sep 2026 14:04
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.3% at 10,791.48 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Read moreNorway's DNO to buy Capricorn Energy in $396m deal
1st Sep 2026 13:23
(Sharecast News) - Capricorn Energy said on Tuesday that it has agreed to be bought by Norwegian oil company DNO in a $396m (£292m) deal that trumps an offer by Genel Energy.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Bodycote jumps on offer; Oxford Biomedica slumps
1st Sep 2026 13:14
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,552.05 -1.55%
Read morePE firm Epiris to buy Gamma Communications in £1.02bn deal
1st Sep 2026 12:31
(Sharecast News) - Private equity firm Epiris said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Gamma Communications in a £1.02bn deal.
Read moreDirector dealings: Genedrive CEO raises stake
1st Sep 2026 12:14
(Sharecast News) - Genedrive revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Gino Miele had acquired 700,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed pharmacogenetic testing company.
Read moreWednesday preview: Broadcom results in focus
1st Sep 2026 12:00
(Sharecast News) - On Wednesday, half-year results are due from Cairn Homes and TT Electronics, while Broadcom will report in the US.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE extends losses as borrowing costs jump
1st Sep 2026 11:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Tuesday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran, as UK borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.
Read moreUK manufacturing growth eases to five-month low in August
1st Sep 2026 11:13
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK manufacturing sector eased to a five-month low in August as growth rates in both output and new orders lost momentum, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures trade lower following soft start to the week
1st Sep 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday after major indices logged a weak finish to August a day earlier.
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