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Europe close: Stocks rise on removal of some US tariffs

20th May 2026 15:29

(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rallied on Wednesday after EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement to remove some tariffs on US goods, easing concerns about a potential rise in auto tariffs ahead of a July deadline.

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4basebio inks clinical supply deal

20th May 2026 15:15

(Sharecast News) - 4basebio said on Wednesday that it had signed a clinical supply agreement with a cancer immunotherapy company to provide GMP-grade opDNA starting material for a Phase II clinical trial.

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London close: FTSE rallies amid renewed optimism over US-Iran talks

20th May 2026 14:57

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday amid renewed optimism over a US-Iran peace deal, and helped along by solid gains from the likes of Marks & Spencer and Babcock as investors mulled a better-than-expected UK inflation reading.

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Broker tips: Standard Chartered, IG Group

20th May 2026 14:34

(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its 'neutral' rating on Standard Chartered on Wednesday after the company's investor update a day earlier.

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US open: Stocks rebound slightly as bond yields, oil prices ease

20th May 2026 14:31

(Sharecast News) - Sharp falls in oil prices and bond yields pushed US stocks slightly higher after the opening bell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to snap a three-day losing streak after hitting record highs last week.

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FTSE 100 movers: M&S gains after results; Experian in the red

20th May 2026 14:03

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 10,380.63 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.

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FTSE 250 movers: RS Group surges; AEP tanks

20th May 2026 13:39

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,606.26 0.17%

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Director dealings: Smith family increases majority stake in Shoe Zone

20th May 2026 13:05

(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to the market in London on Thursday were Shoe Zone's founding Smith family, which increased its majority holding in the footwear retailer, while two Character Group managing directors also bought shares in that company.

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Goldplat reports sharp rise in Q3 profit

20th May 2026 13:05

(Sharecast News) - Goldplat reported a sharp rise in third-quarter profit from its gold recovery operations and declared a £300,000 interim dividend on Wednesday, as higher gold prices and stronger volumes supported performance in South Africa and Ghana.

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Deutsche Bank hikes price target on IG Group

20th May 2026 12:37

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lifted its price target on IG Group on Wednesday to 1,750p from 1,650p after the online trading provider upgraded its guidance for 2026 and its medium-term outlook as it reported a jump in first-quarter revenue.

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Science Group on track to deliver full-year expectations

20th May 2026 12:26

(Sharecast News) - Science Group said on Wednesday that it remained on track to deliver a resilient performance in 2026 in line with board expectations, despite geopolitical uncertainty and delays in UK defence contracting.

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Lowe's beats Q1 forecasts as online sales surge

20th May 2026 12:17

(Sharecast News) - American home-improvement retailer Lowe's beat analysts' predictions with its first-quarter results on Wednesday, with a decent performance in online sales boosting its top line despite concerns of a subdued housing market.

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Impax Asset Management reports lower interim revenue, profit

20th May 2026 12:01

(Sharecast News) - Impax Asset Management reported lower interim revenue and profit on Wednesday, as net outflows continued to weigh on assets under management, though the sustainable investment specialist said investment performance had improved meaningfully since January.

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Bloomsbury reaffirms outlook after full-year profits jump

20th May 2026 11:34

(Sharecast News) - Bloomsbury Publishing posted improved annual profits on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in its academic and professional arm.

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AEP shares tank as Indonesia centralises export controls

20th May 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - Shares in London-listed palm oil producer Anglo Eastern Plantations (AEP) tanked on Wednesday after Indonesia announced plans to centralise commodities exports through a state-run agency.

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