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London close: Stocks rise for second day on Iran ceasefire hopes
25th Mar 2026 16:35
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks advanced again on Wednesday after hitting its lowest levels of the year earlier in the week, as investors hunted for bargains amid rising hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Read moreMeta lays off 'hundreds' across wearables, ads divisions
25th Mar 2026 15:02
(Sharecast News) - Meta Platforms has reportedly laid off hundreds of people across its wearables and advertising divisions, which is thought to be the start of the biggest round of lay-offs in the Facebook owner's history as it continues to invest heavily in AI.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Eurowag surges, RS Group slips on revenue fall
25th Mar 2026 14:46
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,479.95 1.63%
Read moreOn Holding names founders Allemann and Coppetti co-CEOs
25th Mar 2026 14:20
(Sharecast News) - Swiss sportswear brand On Holding named co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti new co-CEOs on Wednesday with effect from 1 May, as it "prepares to enter its next growth phase".
Read morePatria Private Equity Trust replaces chair as Devine steps down
25th Mar 2026 14:04
(Sharecast News) - Speciality chemicals firm Croda surged on Wednesday as Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to 'overweight' from 'equalweight' and lifted its price target to 3,350p from 3,280p as it pointed to pricing agility ahead of peers.
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher following Washington's peace proposal, despite Tehran's pushback
25th Mar 2026 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Wednesday following news that the US has reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreEnergy crisis means 'case for action' has grown, says ECB's Lagarde
25th Mar 2026 13:27
(Sharecast News) - The head of the European Central Bank has said that the "case for action" has grown to deal with the inflationary energy shock emanating from the US-Iran war.
Read moreNexus Infrastructure flags resilient full-year performance
25th Mar 2026 12:47
(Sharecast News) - Nexus Infrastructure said on Wednesday that it delivered a resilient performance in 2025 and remained well positioned for long-term growth, supported by a stronger order book and exposure to more resilient end markets.
Read moreKnights in talks about potential acquisition of Moore Barlow
25th Mar 2026 12:46
(Sharecast News) - AIM-listed legal and professional services business Knights Group confirmed on Wednesday that it is in talks with Moore Barlow about a potential acquisition.
Read moreFCA unveils plans to make financial advice more accessible, affordable
25th Mar 2026 11:51
(Sharecast News) - The UK financial regulator has said it wants to help improve consumer access to financial advice, and is consulting on how to make it easier for firms to provide support for important financial decisions.
Read moreDirector dealings: ICG CFO raises stake
25th Mar 2026 11:29
(Sharecast News) - ICG revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer David Bicarregui had acquired 30,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed private equity firm.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares spark on Iran ceasefire hopes, but caution persists
25th Mar 2026 11:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump tried to extricate himself from his war of choice with Iran by offering a 15-point "peace plan" that has so far been ridiculed by Tehran.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures rise as US reportedly sends 15‑point plan to Iran
25th Mar 2026 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday following news that the US had reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreMerck to buy Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7bn
25th Mar 2026 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Merck said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Terns Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage oncology company, for $6.7bn.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE extends gains amid Middle East peace hopes
25th Mar 2026 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday amid hopes of a potential resolution to the war in the Middle East, and as investors digested the latest UK inflation reading.
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