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London close: Stocks flat as oil prices, bond yields rise
27th Mar 2026 16:26
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished flat on Friday as rising oil prices and bond yields deterred investors from picking up bargains following recent losses, with markets increasingly sceptical that the conflict across the Persian Gulf will be resolved any time soon.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks slip despite Trump delaying planned Iran strikes
27th Mar 2026 16:08
(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed lower on Friday as investors reacted cautiously to US president Donald Trump's decision to delay a planned strike on Iran's energy infrastructure, a move that failed to reassure markets amid continued geopolitical uncertainty.
Read moreBank of America upgrades Berkeley to 'buy' despite mortgage rate worries
27th Mar 2026 15:44
(Sharecast News) - Bank of America has slashed its estimates across the UK housebuilding sector as interest-rate cut projections have been pushed back, but raised its recommendation for Berkeley from 'neutral' to 'buy'.
Read moreAsda warns of fuel shortages as petrol prices continue to climb
27th Mar 2026 15:44
(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket group Asda was warned that some of its petrol pumps across the country are facing temporary fuel shortages due to supply restrictions resulting from the conflict across the Persian Gulf.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Senior sparks, Ceres slumps
27th Mar 2026 15:32
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,030.52 -1.25%
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: AstraZeneca jumps on COPD drug news; Metlen slumps
27th Mar 2026 15:27
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 9,976.77 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreUS cybersecurity stocks slide on leaked details of new Anthropic AI model
27th Mar 2026 14:58
(Sharecast News) - US cybersecurity stocks tumbled on Friday after a data leak exposed draft documents related to a new AI model being tested by Anthropic.
Read moreProsus reportedly mulling Delivery Hero stake sale to Aspex
27th Mar 2026 14:29
(Sharecast News) - Dutch technology investor Prosus is reportedly considering selling around a 10% stake in Germany's Delivery Hero to Hong Kong-based Aspex Management.
Read moreCarnival shares drop on $500m hit from higher fuel prices
27th Mar 2026 13:38
(Sharecast News) - Shares in cruise operator Carnival dropped sharply on Friday afternoon as record first-quarter results and a new share buyback were overshadowed by a cut to full-year profit guidance owing to higher fuel costs.
Read moreDirector dealings: Everyman Media director snaps up shares via Kropifko interest
27th Mar 2026 13:13
(Sharecast News) - Everyman Media revealed on Friday that executive director Adam Kaye had acquired 500,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed cinema chain.
Read moreUS open: Stocks lower as Middle East uncertainty continues to weigh
27th Mar 2026 13:03
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red at the opening bell on Friday after Donald Trump extended his deadline to attack Iran's energy infrastructure.
Read moreParkmead shares fall on lower revenue, declining gas production
27th Mar 2026 12:54
(Sharecast News) - Shares in the Parkmead Group were in the red on Friday after the company reported lower first-half revenue and flagged declining gas production, despite highlighting progress across its renewable and gas portfolios and a stronger cash position.
Read moreEnQuest offers more than just oil price exposure, says Shore Capital
27th Mar 2026 12:48
(Sharecast News) - EnQuest's recent rally has a lot further to run, according to Shore Capital, which said it expects the stock to nearly double, saying that the business gives investors more than just exposure to a soaring oil price.
Read moreUniversity of Michigan's consumer sentiment index falls to 53.3 in March
27th Mar 2026 12:06
(Sharecast News) - The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell to 53.3 in March, down from preliminary estimates of 55.5 and well below February's 56.6 reading, leaving confidence close to the record lows seen late last year as rising fuel costs and market volatility linked to the conflict in Iran weighed on households.
Read morePetards subsidiary secures two contracts
27th Mar 2026 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Petards Group said on Friday that its subsidiary QRO Solutions has secured two contracts with a combined value of £0.5m, spanning UK and European law enforcement customers.
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