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London close: Stocks rally amid US-Iran peace talk hopes
18th May 2026 17:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied on Monday amid renewed optimism over US-Iran peace talks.
Read moreCommerzbank urges shareholders to reject UniCredit takeover
18th May 2026 16:00
(Sharecast News) - Commerzbank said on Monday that it was recommending that shareholders reject a takeover offer by Italy's UniCredit.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Hays jumps; Vistry slides
18th May 2026 15:38
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,705.94 0.49%
Read moreEurope close: Stocks manage gains on hope for US-Iran peace proposal
18th May 2026 14:47
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed higher on Monday as Iran said it had responded to a US peace proposal, easing some tensions after president Donald Trump again threatened to resume bombing if Tehran did not sign a deal.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: IAG flies higher; 3i Group under the cosh again
18th May 2026 14:31
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.3% at 10,330.33 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Read moreJefferies initiates coverage of Cohort at 'hold'
18th May 2026 14:29
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies initiated coverage of AIM-listed Cohort on Monday with a 'hold' recommendation and a 1,290p price target, which implies around 11% upside.
Read moreCora Gold reports progress across Sanankoro
18th May 2026 14:09
(Sharecast News) - Cora Gold reported progress across its Sanankoro gold project in Mali during 2025 on Monday, with an updated feasibility study, larger reserve and subsequent financing steps giving the company a clearer route towards development.
Read moreIMF lifts UK growth estimate but warns risks remain
18th May 2026 13:59
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for the UK on Monday, but warned risks remained, including "domestic uncertainty".
Read moreNextEra to buy Dominion Energy in $67bn deal
18th May 2026 13:50
(Sharecast News) - NextEra Energy said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn all-share deal that will create the world's largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalisation.
Read moreBroker tips: AstraZeneca, GSK, Oxford Instruments
18th May 2026 13:18
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Citi have reiterated a 'buy' rating on AstraZeneca and a 'neutral' on GSK following the European pharma sector's first-quarter earnings season.
Read moreBoston Scientific buys 34% stake in MiRus for $1.5bn
18th May 2026 12:43
(Sharecast News) - Boston Scientific said on Monday that it has invested $1.5bn in privately-held MiRus in exchange for a 34% stake, with an exclusive option to buy the company's novel balloon-expandable aortic valve business.
Read moreEmpresaria reports narrower annual loss
18th May 2026 12:37
(Sharecast News) - Empresaria Group reported a narrower annual loss for 2025 and higher adjusted profit on Monday, after cost reductions offset weaker reported net fee income in a challenging staffing market.
Read moreDirector dealings: New Hays CEO invests, Van Elle CFO covers tax bill
18th May 2026 12:36
(Sharecast News) - Hays chief executive Mark Dearnley and Van Elle finance chief Graeme Campbell were among directors disclosing share dealings to the London market on Monday.
Read moreAeorema upbeat on revenue, underlying profit growth
18th May 2026 12:32
(Sharecast News) - Aeorema Communications reported higher revenue and underlying profit for its extended 2025 financial period on Monday, and said trading in early 2026 had been encouraging with strong forward visibility.
Read moreSynectics trading in line with expectations
18th May 2026 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Synectics said on Monday trading in the first five months of its financial year was broadly in line with management expectations, supported by contract wins in gaming, transport, public space and critical infrastructure, although energy sector decisions remained uncertain.
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