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Europe close: Stocks fall as telecoms firms retreat; central bank decisions in focus
18th Sep 2026 16:24
(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended firmly in the red on Friday as investors took a breather following a tumultuous week for financial markets worldwide, which saw rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
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18th Sep 2026 15:02
(Sharecast News) - Next week will see the release of results from the likes of B&Q owner Kingfisher and JD Sports.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Airtel Africa tumbles; Fresnillo shines
18th Sep 2026 14:25
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.4% at 10,664.20 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed as Treasury yields climb after Fed hike
18th Sep 2026 14:17
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after a tech‑led rebound in the previous session helped give stocks a boost following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years.
Read moreDirector dealings: Astrazeneca CEO raises stake
18th Sep 2026 14:14
(Sharecast News) - Astrazeneca revealed on Friday that chief executive Pascal Soriot had acquired 60,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed drugmaker.
Read moreBroker tips: Bytes Technology, Dunelm, Wickes
18th Sep 2026 14:08
(Sharecast News) - Bytes Technology won an upgrade from Berenberg on Friday, with the broker lifting its recommendation from 'hold' to 'buy' and raising its target price sharply from 360p to 520p after a stronger‑than‑expected first‑half update and improved guidance.
Read moreDeutsche Bank upgrades Wickes to 'hold' from 'sell'
18th Sep 2026 13:58
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank upgraded Wickes on Friday to 'hold' from 'sell' and lifted the price target to 210p from 165p, saying it believes the downside risk to earnings is mitigated by better current trading and a growing pipeline of projects.
Read moreShore Capital stays at 'buy' on Dunelm
18th Sep 2026 13:51
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Shore Capital upgraded their view on Dunelm on Friday, arguing that the sharp share‑price reaction to the retailer's new strategy was overdone despite the scale and cost of the planned investment programme.
Read moreUS industrial output flat in August as capacity utilisation holds steady
18th Sep 2026 12:42
(Sharecast News) - US industrial production was flat in August, according to the Federal Reserve, as a dip in manufacturing offset modest gains elsewhere.
Read moreWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son named successor
18th Sep 2026 11:37
(Sharecast News) - Renowned investor Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 96, completing a leadership transition at the US conglomerate after more than six decades at its helm.
Read moreAirtel Africa shares sink as Airtel Money said to cut IPO size
18th Sep 2026 11:33
(Sharecast News) - Airtel Money's owners are reportedly considering raising less money than previously sought in the company's initial public offering.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Trustpilot, GlobalData bounce back after sell-off
18th Sep 2026 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Trustpilot and GlobalData were among the risers on the FTSE 250 on Friday as both stocks continue to recover after a battering earlier in the week.
Read moreAsia report: Tech stocks lift markets as BoJ hikes rates
18th Sep 2026 11:20
(Sharecast News) - Renewed strength in the chip sector lifted stocks in South Korea on Friday, while a weaker yen boosted Tokyo shares after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to their highest level in 31 years.
Read moreEurope midday: Stocks weaker across the board, oil falls for third day
18th Sep 2026 11:19
(Sharecast News) - European stocks had extended losses by Friday lunchtime, with all major indices across the region posting moderate declines as investors took a breather following a tumultuous week for financial markets worldwide.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE extends losses; Airtel Africa tumbles
18th Sep 2026 11:04
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday following strong gains in the previous session, with BP and Shell under the cosh as oil prices eased, and as investors mulled a rebound in UK retail sales.
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