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Emmerson granted UK patent for Khemisset process
19th Jun 2026 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Emmerson said on Friday that the UK Intellectual Property Office had granted patent status for its Khemisset multi-mineral process, protecting the core technology and its optimised derivative products.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed as investors watch US-Iran deal
19th Jun 2026 11:06
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Friday as investors assessed the durability of a US-brokered peace agreement with Iran and signs that shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz was recovering.
Read moreRecord reports lower annual profits despite rise in AuM
19th Jun 2026 11:03
(Sharecast News) - Record reported lower annual profits on Friday despite a sharp rise in assets under management, as reduced performance fees, mandate changes and a higher tax charge weighed on earnings.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares slip into red as US-Iran talks cancelled
19th Jun 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares slipped into the red as Iran-US peace talks were cancelled after more exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, while UK political turmoil around the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer was also in focus.
Read moreAnnual losses balloon at Asda
19th Jun 2026 10:54
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket chain Asda slumped to a near £1bn loss last year, it was reported on Friday, as it looks to cut prices and lure shoppers back.
Read moreDriverless tech startup Momenta seeks to raise $1bn in Hong Kong IPO
19th Jun 2026 10:53
(Sharecast News) - Autonomous driving group Momenta is moving closer to a Hong Kong listing after an approval process to go public in New York expired, with its latest valuation thought to be around $9bn.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE a little weaker, gilt yields up after Burnham by-election win
19th Jun 2026 10:45
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Friday as gilt yields rose after Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Read moreUS launches probe into German drug pricing policies
19th Jun 2026 10:15
(Sharecast News) - The US launched a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing policies on Friday, raising the prospect of tariffs or other measures if Washington finds that Berlin's approach unfairly burdens American commerce.
Read moreSunda Energy shares tank on notice to terminate Timor-Leste PSC
19th Jun 2026 09:56
(Sharecast News) - Sunda Energy's share price shrank by a quarter on Friday after the Asia Pacific-focused gas explorer received a letter of notice from regulators to terminate the Chuditch production sharing contract in Timor-Leste.
Read moreREA Holdings still a 'speculative buy', says Canaccord Genuity
19th Jun 2026 09:40
(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity has reiterated a 'speculative buy' rating on palm oil producer REA Holdings despite recent falls in the stock, predicting that the share price could still more than double from current levels.
Read moreNew Lloyd's consortium to provide extra cover for Strait of Hormuz
19th Jun 2026 09:31
(Sharecast News) - A Lloyd's of London consortium has been set up to provide additional marine risk insurance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, it was confirmed on Friday.
Read moreMarks Electrical FY26 underlying earnings fall as marketplace pullback hits sales
19th Jun 2026 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Online electrical retailer Marks Electrical reported a drop in full year revenue and underlying earnings on Friday, reflecting a deliberate pullback from marketplace channels and a tougher first half, though the group said it ended the year with improving momentum.
Read moreUnite Group slumps on discounted share placing
19th Jun 2026 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Unite Group slumped on Friday after shareholder CPPIB European Student RE Holdings placed 36.2m shares in the company.
Read moreLBG Media agrees to acquire 75pc stake in British creative agency
19th Jun 2026 08:04
(Sharecast News) - Social entertainment business LBG Media said on Friday that it has agreed to acquire 75% of a UK‑based creative agency Uncovered Holdings for an initial sum of £26.8m.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx edges ahead despite Iran-US talks cancellation
19th Jun 2026 08:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Friday despite the suspension of Iran-US peace talks after more exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
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