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US close: Stocks drop sharply on home sales data, AI fears

12th Feb 2026 22:46

(Sharecast News) - US stocks quickly erased early gains to sink sharply into the red as disappointing housing data and ongoing fears about an AI bubble eroded market sentiment.

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London close: Stocks suffer late sell-off after weak start on Wall Street

12th Feb 2026 15:38

(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets suffered from a late sell-off on Thursday after a weak start on Wall Street prompted a bout of profit taking, with the FTSE 100 retreating from a record high.

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NatWest to disclose £500m in bonus awards for 2025 - report

12th Feb 2026 15:31

(Sharecast News) - NatWest Group will reportedly disclose on Friday that it awarded bonuses of nearly £500m last year, as it returned to full private ownership 17 years after it was rescued by taxpayers.

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Europe close: Markets turn weaker in late trading

12th Feb 2026 14:59

(Sharecast News) - European markets closed lower on Thursday, having reached record highs in the morning as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings and economic data, even as Asian markets extended their rally.

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FedEx sets out ambitious 2029 growth targets after strong holiday season

12th Feb 2026 14:49

(Sharecast News) - Delivery and logistics giant FedEx said on Thursday it is expecting to grow its top line by $13bn over the next three financial years as it laid out plans to ramp up digital transformation and upgrade its network over the medium term.

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Crocs shares jump on better-than-expected fourth quarter

12th Feb 2026 14:44

(Sharecast News) - Crocs shares surged on Thursday after the footwear group reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations and issued full-year guidance ahead of Wall Street forecasts, despite a decline in revenue and profit.

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FTSE 250 movers: Morgan Sindall up; Fin stocks rise on Schroders deal

12th Feb 2026 14:35

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,556.85 0.60%

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Broker tips: Unite, Drax, Dunelm, Barratt Redrow, Schroders

12th Feb 2026 14:21

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan reinstated coverage of Unite Group on Thursday at 'overweight' with a 725p price target as it said the stock's recent de-rating was excessive given structural drivers.

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FTSE 100 movers: Schroders surges on takeover; Rentokil hit by Rollins results

12th Feb 2026 14:20

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 10,469.14 in afternoon trade on Thursday.

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Thruvision secures first UK screening subscription sales

12th Feb 2026 14:19

(Sharecast News) - Thruvision Group said on Thursday that it has secured its first UK subscription sales under its newly launched 'screening-as-a-service' model, marking a milestone in the company's shift towards more flexible procurement options.

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CleanTech retains CFO under consulting deal as it works towards Chile contract

12th Feb 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - CleanTech Lithium said on Thursday that its application for a special lithium operating contract for the Laguna Verde project in Chile remained under review, as the company confirmed changes to its chief financial officer arrangements.

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US open: Major indices climb as investors await Friday's CPI reading

12th Feb 2026 13:57

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday after the blue chip Dow Jones snapped a three-day winning streak in the previous session.

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JPMorgan reinstates coverage of Unite Group at 'overweight'

12th Feb 2026 13:54

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan reinstated coverage of Unite Group on Thursday at 'overweight' with a 725p price target as it said the de-rating was excessive given structural drivers.

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Helium One to start integrated processing at Galactica-Pegasus

12th Feb 2026 13:53

(Sharecast News) - Helium One Global said on Thursday that operations at the Pinon Canyon Plant at the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado were set to start integrated processing next week, as the joint venture advanced towards commercial production.

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Inspiration Healthcare flags full-year revenue ahead of expectations

12th Feb 2026 13:48

(Sharecast News) - Inspiration Healthcare reported a 24% increase in full-year revenue in an update on Thursday, as strong second-half trading and operational improvements under its 'Back to Basics' strategy drove growth, improved profitability and a reduction in net debt.

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