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German business sentiment improves more than expected in August
25th Aug 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved more than expected in August, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Ifo Institute.
Read moreVistry secures £350m in Homes England funding, shares surge
25th Aug 2026 09:15
(Sharecast News) - Housebuilder Vistry surged on Tuesday after securing initial funding of £350m as part of the government's £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP).
Read moreGulf Keystone Petroleum profits rise as price spike offsets lower output
25th Aug 2026 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Gulf Keystone Petroleum's share price jumped on Tuesday after the Iraq-focused operator unveiled a resilient financial performance over the first half of 2026, growing profits despite production being affected by "significant regional disruption".
Read moreAsia report: Shares mixed as investors weigh bond moves, Iran sanctions
25th Aug 2026 08:37
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings and continued to weigh the impact of firmer US yields on regional tech sentiment.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE nudges up as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran
25th Aug 2026 08:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged up in early trade on Tuesday as investors shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran.
Read moreVolex FY profit to beat consensus expectations after 'very strong' start to year
25th Aug 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - Volex said on Tuesday that FY2027 underlying operating profit was set to be ahead of market expectations of $138.3m following a "very strong" start to the year.
Read moreChesnara's H1 profits surge as results boosted by HSBC deal
25th Aug 2026 08:11
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Chesnara rose on Tuesday after the FTSE 250 insurance group's interim results impressed, with cash generation and profits surging year-on-year.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx up as investors assess expanded US sanctions on Iran
25th Aug 2026 07:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors assessed the actual structure of expanded US sanctions against Iran while Tehran pledged to retaliate against any measures that harmed its economy.
Read moreGerman GDP revised higher for second quarter
25th Aug 2026 07:43
(Sharecast News) - German economic growth slowed less than expected in the second quarter of 2026, according to revised estimates from the country's federal statistical office on Tuesday.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull US sanctions
25th Aug 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Tuesday as investors mulled the US announcement of fresh sanctions on Iran.
Read moreeasyJet, Apollo extend offer deadline as regulator talks continue
25th Aug 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - The offer deadline for Apollo's £5.7bn takeover proposal for easyJet has been extended by two weeks to facilitate ongoing discussions with regulators.
Read moreMelrose to open $100m claims scheme for Garden Grove incident
25th Aug 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Melrose Industries on Tuesday said it was opening a $100m claims programme for residents and businesses affected by the May evacuation around the Garden Grove facility in the US run by its GKN Aerospace unit, after a chemical tank containing thousands of gallons of methyl methacrylate overheated and forced authorities to clear a wide area for several days.
Read moreTuesday newspaper round-up: Trump tariffs, European insurers, high streets
25th Aug 2026 07:16
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on automobiles and crucial raw materials from Canada, the latest deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbours with historically strong economic ties. The US president said that the increased tariffs would start on 1 January 2027 on all cars, trucks, automobile parts and steel. He also derided the nation's tariffs on American farmers, writing on social media that Canada has been "ripping off" the US "for years". - Guardian
Read moreUS close: Stocks mixed as chip stocks drag despite easing Treasury yields
24th Aug 2026 23:09
(Sharecast News) - Major indices delivered a mixed performance on Monday as weakness across chipmakers outweighed a pullback in Treasury yields.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks end up as investors eye fresh US sanctions on Iran
24th Aug 2026 15:59
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Monday in quiet trade, as investors eyed details of further US sanctions on Iran.
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