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Europe close: Shares rally on EZ PMI, confidence data despite bond worries
21st Aug 2026 16:13
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Friday as upbeat eurozone sdata helped offset fears sparked by rising bond yields with investors sceptical about the US government's ability to quell inflation.
Read moreUS private sector growth hits four-year high as services surge
21st Aug 2026 15:10
(Sharecast News) - US business activity strengthened in August, with S&P Global's flash manufacturing, services and composite PMIs pointing to the fastest pace of private‑sector growth in more than four years.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners rally, Smith & Nephew slumps again
21st Aug 2026 14:12
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 10,781.95 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE gains as miners shine
21st Aug 2026 14:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the black on Friday, with miners lending a helping hand as investors digested a raft of UK data releases.
Read moreWeek ahead: Nvidia results, Kevin Warsh speech among the highlights
21st Aug 2026 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Next week looks set to be fairly quiet in the UK as the summer lull well and truly kicks in before the August Bank Holiday weekend, but investors will have results from the likes of Nvidia to look forward to, along with a hotly-anticipated speech from new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.
Read moreNvidia in talks to make investment in Cloverleaf Infrastructure - report
21st Aug 2026 14:09
(Sharecast News) - Nvidia is reportedly in advanced discussions to make an investment in Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a company that arranges power for data-centre projects.
Read moreJPMorgan resumes coverage on Drax with 'overweight' rating
21st Aug 2026 13:40
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan resumed coverage on Drax on Friday with an 'overweight' rating following a period of restriction, with a 960p price target that implies 33% upside potential.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Gamma surges on bid talks
21st Aug 2026 13:22
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,676.41 0.68%
Read moreUS open: Stocks edge higher as yields steady, crude softens
21st Aug 2026 13:05
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Friday as steadier long‑dated Treasury yields and softer crude prices helped calm markets.
Read moreBroker tips: Ashtead Technology, Drax
21st Aug 2026 13:04
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on subsea equipment rental provider Ashtead Technology from 700p to 650p on Friday, stating recent geopolitical volatility had impeded momentum.
Read moreDirector dealings: KRM22 director snaps up shares
21st Aug 2026 13:03
(Sharecast News) - KRM22 revealed on Friday that executive director Keith Todd had acquired 350,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed technology and software investor.
Read moreGamma Communications in early takeover talks with PE firm Waterland
21st Aug 2026 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Telecoms provider Gamma Communications confirmed on Friday that it is in preliminary talks with private equity firm Waterland about a possible takeover that would involve telecoms services firm Giacom buying some of its business divisions.
Read moreShore Capital upgrades Domino's Pizza to 'buy' after 'reassuring' H1 results
21st Aug 2026 11:15
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital upgraded its stance on Domino's Pizza on Friday to 'buy' from 'hold' as it said the company's first-half results were reassuring, with good sales momentum, robust profit delivery and strong cash generation.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares up despite rising bond yields, inflation fears
21st Aug 2026 11:11
(Sharecast News) - European shares were up by midday on Friday despite bond yields heading north again with investors sceptical about the US government's ability to quell inflation.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE ekes out small gain as miners rally
21st Aug 2026 10:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were just a smidgen higher by midday on Friday, with miners providing a boost in an otherwise lacklustre session, as investors digested a raft of UK data releases.
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