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Citi lifts price target on Vodafone, maintains 'neutral' rating

15th Sep 2026 14:14

(Sharecast News) - Citi lifted its price target on Vodafone on Tuesday to 127p from 110p as it said scope for positive news was stopping it from taking a more cautious stance.

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Eurozone trade surplus hits nine-month high

15th Sep 2026 13:29

(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's trade surplus with the rest of the world reached its highest level in nine months in July, according to figures out on Tuesday from Eurostat, as exports jumped to their steepest in over a year.

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MJ Gleeson swings to full-year loss, cuts dividend

15th Sep 2026 13:12

(Sharecast News) - MJ Gleeson said on Tuesday that it swung to a full-year pre-tax loss in a 'subdued' market, as it took a hit from exceptional costs of £13.6m.

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Deutsche Bank upgrades Astrazeneca to 'hold'

15th Sep 2026 12:42

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank upgraded Astrazeneca from 'sell' to 'hold' on Tuesday and nudged its price target up from 11,500p to 11,700p, saying the risk‑reward scenario had shifted following last week's negative SERENA-4 readout and a period of underperformance against European large‑cap peers.

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NY Empire State manufacturing index slows to 7.60 in September

15th Sep 2026 12:33

(Sharecast News) - The NY Empire State manufacturing index decreased to 7.60 points in September, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, down from 20.60 points in August but remaining in positive territory.

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US pre-open: Futures fall as Treasury yields hit 19‑year high ahead of Fed decision

15th Sep 2026 12:31

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday, as traders awaited this week's Federal Reserve decision and another jump in Treasury yields weighed on sentiment.

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Europe midday: Shares pare losses, but AI, bond yields weigh

15th Sep 2026 11:49

(Sharecast News) - European shares pared losses by midday on Tuesday as more uncertainty around the artificial‑intelligence IPO pipeline and elevated oil prices spooked investors while the prospects of a Fed rate hike increased as yields surged to their highest level in almost two decades.

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German investor sentiment improves less than expected in September

15th Sep 2026 11:12

(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment improved less than expected in September, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.

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London midday: FTSE stays down amid rising bond yields; all eyes on Fed

15th Sep 2026 10:59

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday amid rising bond yields and elevated oil prices, as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

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Trustpilot H1 profit, revenue rise but shares slide on accounting 'missteps'

15th Sep 2026 10:53

(Sharecast News) - Trustpilot posted a rise in first-half profit and revenue on Tuesday and said it was on track to meet full-year guidance, but shares slid as the online review website acknowledged a couple of accounting issues.

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McBride sees signs of stronger demand, but warns of price rises

15th Sep 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - McBride said on Tuesday that trading at the start of its new financial year was in line with expectations, with early signs of stronger demand in some markets, although continued input-cost volatility could require further price increases.

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UK grocery inflation rises to 2.3%, Asda returns to growth

15th Sep 2026 09:49

(Sharecast News) - UK grocery price inflation edged higher in the four weeks to 6 September, although it remained relatively subdued, according to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator.

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Asia report: Stocks down as bond sell-off sends Japanese yields to 30-year high

15th Sep 2026 09:49

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished lower on Tuesday as sentiment remained dampened by the recent AI sell-off, while oil prices rose and Japanese bond yields climbed to their highest in three decades.

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Kier to stop investing in property development

15th Sep 2026 09:37

(Sharecast News) - Kier Group said on Tuesday that its 2027 earnings were set to be at the top end of the board's expectations, as it announced it will not be making any more investments in new property developments as it focuses on its core businesses of infrastructure and construction.

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Big Yellow to sell Staines industrial estate for £36.5m

15th Sep 2026 08:46

(Sharecast News) - Self storage firm Big Yellow has agreed to sell its Staines industrial estate for £36.5m and has also received a £2m retention payment linked to the firm's earlier disposal of its Harrow site, taking total proceeds from the two transactions to £75m.

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