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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.

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Commerzbank 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.

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FTSE 250 movers: Hays jumps; Vistry slides

18th May 2026 15:38

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,705.94 0.49%

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Europe 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.

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FTSE 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.

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Jefferies 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.

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Cora 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.

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IMF 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".

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NextEra 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.

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Broker 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.

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Boston 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.

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Empresaria 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.

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Director 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.

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Aeorema 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.

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Synectics 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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