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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs, oil prices gain
16th Apr 2026 21:52
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets finished marginally higher on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new records for the second straight day despite ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East, with tech stocks leading the charge.
Read moreTrump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed 10-day ceasefire
16th Apr 2026 19:17
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel have agreed a 10-day ceasefire.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise, but gains limited amid geopolitical uncertainty
16th Apr 2026 16:31
(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index edged higher on Thursday, as a renewed upturn in oil prices pushed heavyweight energy stocks higher, offsetting weaknesses in the travel sector, with all eyes still firmly fixed on the Middle East.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Intertek surges, easyJet flies lower
16th Apr 2026 15:36
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,805.43 0.62%
Read moreEurope close: Stocks mixed on latest Middle East developments
16th Apr 2026 15:30
(Sharecast News) - European equities closed mixed on Thursday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, including efforts to end the conflict involving Iran and Lebanon, alongside mounting concerns over energy supply disruptions, with sentiment remaining sensitive to the trajectory of diplomatic talks.
Read moreAvingtrans AES division makes strong start to year
16th Apr 2026 15:27
(Sharecast News) - Avingtrans reported a strong start to the year for its Advanced Engineering Systems division on Thursday, supported by rising demand in global nuclear markets.
Read moreBP Marsh lays out distribution plans for last tranche of Paladin money
16th Apr 2026 15:24
(Sharecast News) - BP Marsh & Partners said on Thursday that it has received the final tranche of deferred consideration from the sale of its stake in Paladin Holdings, as the group outlined plans to return capital to shareholders.
Read moreSovereign Metals shares jump on Kasiya feasibility study
16th Apr 2026 15:21
(Sharecast News) - Sovereign Metals said on Thursday that a definitive feasibility study for its Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi had confirmed strong economics and the potential to become a globally significant supplier of two critical minerals.
Read moreGoogle should share search data with third-party engines, says EU
16th Apr 2026 15:08
(Sharecast News) - The European Commission said on Thursday that Google should allow third-party search engines to access its search data in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Read moreBNY Mellon beats estimates with record first quarter
16th Apr 2026 14:56
(Sharecast News) - Financial services group Bank of New York Mellon comfortably beat expectations with a strong start to 2026, as revenues rose to a record high and profits surged.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Intertek surges on EQT proposal; Convatec goes ex-div
16th Apr 2026 14:51
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 10,588.66 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Read moreCiti downgrades Flutter, opens 'negative catalyst watch' on the shares
16th Apr 2026 14:48
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded Flutter Entertainment on Thursday to 'sell' from 'buy', slashed its price target and opened a 'negative catalyst watch' on the shares, as it removed them from its European Focus List.
Read moreBroker tips: Antofagasta, Flutter
16th Apr 2026 14:39
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg downgraded copper miner Antofagasta from 'buy' to 'hold' on Thursday, but stated there was "more upside long term".
Read moreUS open: Stocks edge higher as peace‑deal hopes, strong earnings lift sentiment
16th Apr 2026 14:39
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday following yesterday's record closes for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
Read moreDirector dealings: Hilton Food director raises stake
16th Apr 2026 14:15
(Sharecast News) - Hilton Food Group revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Bindi Foyle had acquired 3,761 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed food packaging business.
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