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US close: Stocks rise as Dow logs strongest first‑half performance in five years
30th Jun 2026 21:27
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones setting yet another fresh record close as it registered its best first-half performance since 2021.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise, but gains nearly erased in afternoon trade
30th Jun 2026 17:19
(Sharecast News) - Strong gains from mining, banking and defence stocks propped up UK markets on Tuesday, though gains were modest amid ongoing uncertainty regarding peace talks between the US and Iran.
Read moreUK government 'minded to intervene' in Paramount WBD tie-up
30th Jun 2026 16:12
(Sharecast News) - The British government has flagged it may intervene in Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Read moreBP deputy CEO and head of trading Howle to retire
30th Jun 2026 15:30
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Tuesday that deputy chief executive Carol Howle has decided to retire in the third quarter, after less than three months in the job.
Read moreGerman inflation falls more than expected in June
30th Jun 2026 15:11
(Sharecast News) - The annual rate of inflation slowed again in June, according to estimates from the country's Federal Statistical Office, falling to its lowest level in four months as energy price growth eased.
Read moreBroker tips: Halfords, ITM Power, EasyJet
30th Jun 2026 14:32
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity lifted its target price on Halfords to 255p from 170p on Tuesday, saying strong early trading in FY27 and continued operational progress under new chief executive Henry Birch had prompted further upgrades to profit forecasts.
Read moreDirector dealings: Focusrite chairman designate snaps up shares
30th Jun 2026 14:31
(Sharecast News) - Focusrite revealed on Tuesday that chairman designate Ian Barkshire had acquired 87,280 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed audio products group.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners rally as copper prices rise; Entain slumps
30th Jun 2026 14:27
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was 0.4% higher at 10,526.99 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Read moreSantander's Ebury considering £100m takeover of Lumon
30th Jun 2026 14:23
(Sharecast News) - Ebury is reportedly considering a takeover of foreign exchange firm Lumon as it looks to accelerate its expansion ahead of an initial public offering.
Read moreUS home price growth remains subdued in April
30th Jun 2026 14:14
(Sharecast News) - US home‑price growth remained subdued in April, according to the latest S&P Cotality Case‑Shiller data, with the national index rising 0.8% year‑on‑year, barely above March's 0.7% pace.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Chemring up on UK defence plan; Rank slips on Burnham tax report
30th Jun 2026 14:02
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,144.84 0.56%
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher as Dow Jones builds on record close
30th Jun 2026 13:58
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green at the open on Tuesday following the Dow Jones' fresh record close.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks join global rally to finish higher
30th Jun 2026 13:38
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose on Tuesday, moving close to new highs after the Dow Jones ended at a record level on Wall Street overnight.
Read morePrologis proposal 'inadequate, opportunistic and one-sided', says Segro
30th Jun 2026 13:02
(Sharecast News) - Segro said on Tuesday that it was confident in its standalone investment case as it accused Prologis of trying to buy the company "on the cheap" after the US real estate firm published an investor presentation outlining the strategic and financial rationale of a deal.
Read moreUK government unveils £15bn hike in defence spending
30th Jun 2026 12:54
(Sharecast News) - The British government is to ramp up investment in drones and strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent as part of a £15bn hike in defence spending, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
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