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Europe close: Markets in the red as oil prices fall

26th Jun 2026 16:22

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Friday as the technology sell-off continued, with investors increasingly concerned about a potential bubble in artificial intelligence stocks.

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Physiomics reports strong operational progress

26th Jun 2026 16:19

(Sharecast News) - Physiomics said on Friday that it was making strong operational progress and building the largest commercial pipeline in its history.

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Physiomics reports strong operational progress

26th Jun 2026 16:19

(Sharecast News) - Physiomics said on Friday that it was making strong operational progress and building the largest commercial pipeline in its history.

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London close: Stocks pare earlier losses as investors buy the dip

26th Jun 2026 15:49

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks trimmed losses after a late rally into the close, with the FTSE 100 finishing just 0.2% lower after hitting a two-month high the previous session.

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FTSE 250 movers: Berkeley slumps on downgrade; XPS up on acquisition

26th Jun 2026 15:07

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,999.87 -0.70%

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US open: Stocks lower as tech sell‑off deepens, trade gap widens

26th Jun 2026 14:58

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Friday as a sell‑off in technology shares deepened amid growing concerns over the rising cost of artificial‑intelligence infrastructure.

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FTSE 100 movers: Sainsbury's gains ahead of update; defensives rise

26th Jun 2026 14:57

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 10,486.81 in afternoon trade on Friday.

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Berenberg upgrades Barratt Redrow, Bellway to 'buy'

26th Jun 2026 14:54

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Barratt Redrow and Bellway on Friday to 'buy' from 'hold' as it took a look at UK housebuilders.

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Week ahead: Sainsbury's, AB Foods updates due

26th Jun 2026 14:15

(Sharecast News) - Next week sees the release of trading updates from Sainsbury's and AB Foods, UK GDP data and the latest US non-farm payrolls report.

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Exail Technologies confirms takeover talks with Safran, shares surge

26th Jun 2026 14:12

(Sharecast News) - Exail Technologies surged on Friday as it confirmed it has entered into negotiations with French aircraft equipment manufacturer Safran about a possible takeover at €128.5 per share.

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US goods trade deficit widens sharply in May

26th Jun 2026 13:50

(Sharecast News) - The US goods trade deficit widened sharply in May, according to advance figures from the Census Bureau, increasing to $105.8bn from $83bn in April on a seasonally adjusted basis.

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Broker tips: Tate & Lyle, Moonpig, Barratt Redrow, Bellway

26th Jun 2026 13:33

(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank cut its recommendation on Tate & Lyle on Friday to 'hold' from 'buy' after the company agreed to be taken over by US peer Ingredion in a £2.7bn deal.

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ClearScore hires JPMorgan to advise on £2bn IPO - report

26th Jun 2026 13:33

(Sharecast News) - ClearScore has reportedly hired Wall Street bank JPMorgan to advise it on strategic options as it moves towards a possible stock exchange listing which could value it at about £2bn.

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Director dealings: Prudential chairman snaps up shares

26th Jun 2026 13:32

(Sharecast News) - Prudential revealed on Friday that chairman Douglas Flint had acquired 12,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed insurance and asset management firm.

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Eurozone consumers trim short-term inflation expectations, says ECB survey

26th Jun 2026 13:21

(Sharecast News) - Eurozone consumers became less worried about inflation in May, with near-term price expectations cooling despite remaining above the European Central Bank's 2% target.

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