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FTSE 100 movers: Miners, Diageo rally; BP and Shell hit by weaker oil prices
6th May 2026 14:17
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 2.2% at 10,441.41 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreUS private sector employment rises more than expected in April - ADP
6th May 2026 13:55
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in April, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP.
Read moreDisney shares jump on long-term vision from new boss
6th May 2026 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Walt Disney Co shares shot higher on Wednesday after the media and entertainment giant's new boss Josh D'Amaro laid out his "long-term view" for the company, which involves using technology to deepen its relationship with customers.
Read moreCVS Health lifts full-year earnings guidance
6th May 2026 12:53
(Sharecast News) - Shares in CVS Health rallied in pre-market trade on Wednesday after the US health insurance provider and pharmacy chain owner lifted its full-year earnings guidance as it posted better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures higher as Trump signals great progress in Iran talks
6th May 2026 12:31
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday after Donald Trump claimed "great progress" had been made toward securing an agreement with Iran, somewhat easing geopolitical pressures.
Read moreBurger King owner Restaurant Brands reports Q1 profit surge as sales rise
6th May 2026 12:31
(Sharecast News) - The share price of Restaurant Brands slid in New York early on Wednesday after the fast-food conglomerate's first-quarter results revealed that revenue growth was held back by sales declines at Popeyes and Firehouse Subs.
Read moreUber shares rise on stronger Q1 bookings
6th May 2026 11:54
(Sharecast News) - Uber reported stronger first-quarter bookings and issued an above-forecast outlook on Wednesday, as growth in rides, delivery and active users offset the impact of a volatile macroeconomic backdrop.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares soar, oil plunges as Iran hints Hormuz strait could open
6th May 2026 11:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares powered ahead and oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel on Wednesday following a report that Iran suggested the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after US President Donald Trump paused an operation to protect ships in the waterway amid "great progress" on a on a peace deal.
Read moreContinental AG shares surge as Q1 results top estimates
6th May 2026 11:44
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Continental AG raced ahead in Frankfurt on Wednesday after the tyre and automotive tech group reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' expectations
Read moreLufthansa sees strong demand despite Iran war; Plans fare hikes, cost cuts
6th May 2026 11:41
(Sharecast News) - German flag carrier Lufthansa held 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday, saying it would hike fares and cut costs to mitigate the €1.7bn impact of the Iran war on jet fuel prices.
Read moreRenishaw reaffirms outlook on bumper third quarter
6th May 2026 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Renishaw reaffirmed full-year guidance on Wednesday despite mounting geopolitical headwinds, following a surge in third-quarter revenues.
Read moreAnimalcare reports improved full-year revenue, earnings
6th May 2026 10:58
(Sharecast News) - Animalcare reported a rise in full-year revenue and underlying earnings on Wednesday, supported by the contribution from Randlab, growth in flagship brands and progress in its product pipeline.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE surges, oil tumbles amid US-Iran peace hopes
6th May 2026 10:52
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had surged by midday on Wednesday, extending earlier strong gains as oil prices tumbled amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.
Read moreZalando's AI push helps Q1 growth
6th May 2026 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Zalando reported stronger first-quarter growth on Wednesday, as the integration of About You and wider use of artificial intelligence helped lift sales, customer numbers and profitability.
Read moreVanquis on track after first quarter profit
6th May 2026 10:44
(Sharecast News) - Vanquis Banking Group said on Wednesday that it remained on track to deliver a low double-digit statutory return on tangible equity for 2026 after reporting statutory profit in the first quarter and further growth in customer balances.
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