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US close: Stocks surge as Trump cancels Iran strikes, says peace deal imminent

11th Jun 2026 22:14

(Sharecast News) - US stocks rebounded strongly from a five-week low on Thursday after Donald Trump called off further strikes on Iran, claiming that a peace deal between the two nations could be signed within the coming days.

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Europe close: Markets rise as ECB hikes interest rates

11th Jun 2026 17:54

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected, even as the US and Iran again exchanged missile strikes.

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Aeorema agency awarded three-year Climate Week NYC contract

11th Jun 2026 17:35

(Sharecast News) - Aeorema Communications said on Thursday that its brand experience agency Cheerful Twentyfirst had been awarded a three-year contract to deliver Climate Week NYC in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

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London close: Stocks come off highs as oil prices rise on Iran conflict

11th Jun 2026 16:56

(Sharecast News) - London's blue chip index rose on Thursday for the second day, though gains were trimmed by the close of play as oil prices turned higher amid threats of further conflict between the US and Iran.

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Amazon's data centres used less water in 2025

11th Jun 2026 16:04

(Sharecast News) - Amazon has said its data centre business is three quarters of the way to hitting its water-positive target by 2030, after improving water efficiency by 52% since 2021.

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FTSE 250 movers: Wizz flies higher; NCC slides as sale ruled out

11th Jun 2026 15:43

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,010.48 0.26%

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Broker tips: Bellway, Cleantech Lithium

11th Jun 2026 15:08

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg cut its target price on Bellway from 2,800p to 2,100p on Thursday after trimming its profit forecasts following the housebuilder's latest trading update.

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US open: Stocks rise on chip recovery despite fresh Iran strikes

11th Jun 2026 15:05

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday as chipmakers staged a rebound and oil prices eased, even after the US carried out further strikes against Iran overnight.

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FTSE 100 movers: Intertek gains; Halma slumps on guidance

11th Jun 2026 14:56

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.9% at 10,348.86 in afternoon trade on Thursday.

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Toscafund gets extension to deadline for Spire takeover offer

11th Jun 2026 14:29

(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that the 'put up or shut up' deadline for Toscafund Asset Management to make a takeover offer has been extended to allow for further talks and due diligence.

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Canaccord Genuity slightly lowers target price on Cleantech Lithium

11th Jun 2026 14:22

(Sharecast News) - Analysts Canaccord Genuity cut their target price on CleanTech Lithium from 19p to 17p on Thursday, but reiterated their 'speculative buy' rating after updating its model to reflect the company's recent equity raise and convertible loan note conversion.

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Canaccord Genuity slightly lowers target price on Cleantech Lithium

11th Jun 2026 14:22

(Sharecast News) - Analysts Canaccord Genuity cut their target price on CleanTech Lithium from 19p to 17p on Thursday, but reiterated their 'speculative buy' rating after updating its model to reflect the company's recent equity raise and convertible loan note conversion.

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Director dealings: Altitude Group founder raises stake

11th Jun 2026 14:13

(Sharecast News) - Altitude Group revealed on Thursday that chief strategy officer Martin Varley had acquired 26,124 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed software firm.

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Dana, Eaton Mobility combine to create $10bn powertrain giant

11th Jun 2026 14:10

(Sharecast News) - Shares in American powertrain group Dana dropped on Thursday after the announced merger with Eaton's mobility business, creating a business with an enterprise value of over $10bn.

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US PPI surges past forecasts with strongest annual rise since 2022

11th Jun 2026 13:59

(Sharecast News) - US producer prices accelerated again in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the headline producer price index rising 1.1% on the month and 6.5% over the year.

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