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Active Energy energises Ghummud site ahead of schedule
20th Apr 2026 14:13
(Sharecast News) - Active Energy Group said on Monday that its Ghummud site in the UAE had been energised ahead of schedule, accelerating its timeline to revenue generation and supporting its strategy of leveraging existing grid connections.
Read moreFirering lime operation in Zambia secures offtake deal
20th Apr 2026 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Firering Strategic Minerals said on Monday that its Zambian lime operation has secured a two-year offtake agreement with a major international copper producer and reached breakeven in March, marking a key step in its operational ramp-up.
Read moreSeveral buyout firms said to be circling Schroders' financial planning unit
20th Apr 2026 13:53
(Sharecast News) - A number of private equity firms are reportedly circling Benchmark, the financial planning unit of asset manager Schroders, which recently agreed a £9.9bn takeover by US investment manager Nuveen.
Read moreUSA Rare Earth snaps up Serra Verde for $2.8bn
20th Apr 2026 13:23
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Nasdaq-listed USA Rare Earth were set to surge on Monday after the announcement of a $2.8bn cash-and-shares deal to buy Brazilian rare earth miner Serra Verde.
Read moreCiti reiterates 'buy' on Centrica after Friday's slump
20th Apr 2026 12:43
(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its buy' rating on British Gas owner Centrica on Monday after the shares fell sharply at the end of last week on news that Chancellor Rachel Reeves was considering cutting the link between electricity and gas prices.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures retreat as Gulf tensions rise
20th Apr 2026 12:35
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Monday as tensions with Iran escalated over the weekend following the seizure of an Iranian‑flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
Read moreHoneywell to offload productivity solutions unit in $1.4bn deal
20th Apr 2026 12:32
(Sharecast News) - Honeywell has agreed to offload its productivity solutions and services unit in a $1.4bn all-cash deal, the US industrial giant confirmed on Monday.
Read moreAmerican American, United shares fall as merger talks dismissed
20th Apr 2026 12:12
(Sharecast News) - Shares in American Airlines were flying lower in pre-market trade on Monday after the Fort Worth-based carrier quashed speculation regarding a rumoured merger with United Airlines.
Read moreCordel Group secures £3m Network Rail Infrastructure contract
20th Apr 2026 12:04
(Sharecast News) - Cordel Group said on Monday that it has secured a £3m contract with Network Rail Infrastructure to deliver structure gauging data processing services across Britain's rail network.
Read moreTheraCryf manufactures over 2kg of Ox-1 receptor antagonist substance
20th Apr 2026 11:56
(Sharecast News) - TheraCryf said on Monday that it has successfully manufactured clinical-grade material for its lead Ox-1 receptor antagonist, marking a key step towards initiating human trials.
Read moreBotswana Minerals identifies priority targets across north-west licences
20th Apr 2026 11:52
(Sharecast News) - Botswana Minerals said on Monday that it has identified a series of priority copper, silver and lead-zinc targets across its licences in north-west Botswana, as part of an AI-driven exploration programme.
Read moreFirst Development Resources granted mining licence for Selta Project
20th Apr 2026 11:48
(Sharecast News) - First Development Resources announced on Monday that it has been granted an Environmental (Mining) Licence for its Selta Project in Australia's Northern Territory, allowing it to progress to drilling at the Lander West gold target.
Read moreEurope midday: Oil up, shares fall as US-Iran tensions increase
20th Apr 2026 11:31
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as investors feared the US-Iran conflict could spark again after shipping was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz while American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE stays down as US-Iran tensions escalate
20th Apr 2026 11:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday, while oil prices rose as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up again ahead of the ceasefire deadline this week.
Read moreUniCredit calls for big shake-up at 'underperforming' Commerzbank
20th Apr 2026 10:59
(Sharecast News) - Italian bank UniCredit, Commerzbank's largest shareholder, has criticised the German lender for a long period of "operating underperformance", claiming that the company is overvalued relative to fundamentals as it pushes for a significant shake-up of the business.
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