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Unite reiterates outlook on solid trading
9th Jan 2026 08:33
(Sharecast News) - The Unite Group said on Friday that it remained on track to meet full-year targets, despite universities adopting a more cautious approach.
Read moreClarksons rallies on improved profit outlook
9th Jan 2026 08:19
(Sharecast News) - Shipping services provider Clarksons shot higher on Friday on the back of a slightly improved outlook for 2025 profit.
Read moreLondon open: Miners pace gains on Glencore-Rio news; payrolls eyed
9th Jan 2026 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with miners powering ahead after Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed merger talks, and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreLondon open: Miners pace gains on Glencore-Rio news; payrolls eyed
9th Jan 2026 08:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday, with miners powering ahead after Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed merger talks, and as investors eyed the release of the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreGlass Lewis recommends EWIT shareholders vote against Saba resolutions
9th Jan 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust said on Friday that independent voting adviser Glass Lewis has recommended that shareholders vote against all of Saba Capital Management's resolutions at the general meeting on 20 January.
Read moreAsia report: Shares mixed as China CPI, Rio-Glencore talks in focus
9th Jan 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors remained wary of geopolitical tensions driven by the US and also assessed China inflation data and a potential tie up between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore.
Read moreRio Tinto and Glencore confirm merger talks
9th Jan 2026 07:38
(Sharecast News) - Miners Glencore and Rio Tinto confirmed on Friday that they are in preliminary talks about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger - a deal that would create the world's largest mining company.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of payrolls; Glencore/Rio in focus
9th Jan 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as investors eyed the non-farm payrolls report, with M&A in focus after miners Glencore and Rio Tinto said they were in early talks over a possible merger.
Read moreGerman trade surplus falls to lowest since late 2022, industrial output rises
9th Jan 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Germany's trade surplus eased to its lowest level in nearly three years in November as exports unexpectedly fell, data on Friday showed, while industrial output across the country picked up.
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: Shadow banking sector, Soho House, X
9th Jan 2026 07:20
(Sharecast News) - The UK Treasury has a "limited grasp" of concerns linked to the booming shadow banking sector and may not be prepared for risks the unregulated industry poses to financial stability, peers have said. While a lack of data makes it hard to say whether the $16tn (£12tn) non-bank financial sector could bring the wider financial system to its knees, officials do not seem to be alive to the potential risks, according to a Lords financial services regulation committee report. - Guardian
Read moreChina inflation hits highest rate since 2023, but deflation woes persist
9th Jan 2026 07:20
(Sharecast News) - Chinese inflation rose at its quickest the pace in almost three years, driven by higher food prices, but weak factory gate deflation remained, highlighting weak underlying demand.
Read moreHalma buys Italy's Safetec for $72.5m
9th Jan 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Safety equipment maker Halma said it had bought Italian firm Safetec for €72.5m (£63m), on a cash- and debt-free basis, to be funded from Halma's existing facilities.
Read moreFestive food sales spark at Sainsbury's
9th Jan 2026 07:00
(Sharecast News) - J Sainsbury said on Friday it remained on track to deliver annual retail profits of more than £1bn, following strong demand for food and drink in the run up to Christmas.
Read moreUS close: Stocks mixed as investors eye December jobs report
8th Jan 2026 21:12
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mixed on Thursday with the Dow and S&P 500 closing in the green but the Nasdaq slipping, as nervousness ahead of Friday's non-farm payrolls report weighed on risk appetite.
Read moreBroker tips: BT Group, Safestore
8th Jan 2026 16:03
(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its 'sell' rating and 140p price target on BT Group on Thursday as it said consumer downgrades should be in focus, not just Openreach line loss.
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