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S&P 500 could hit 7,700 in 2026, Citi predicts
15th Dec 2025 13:43
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Citi predict that the S&P 500 index could rise another 13% from current levels in 2026, despite the Wall Street benchmark already trading close to record highs.
Read moreUK watchdog starts probe into EY Shell audit
15th Dec 2025 13:42
(Sharecast News) - Britain's accounting watchdog on Monday said it had started a probe into Ernst & Young's audit of Shell's 2024 accounts over potential breaches of audit partner rotation rules.
Read moreBusiness groups urge Parliament to pass employment rights bill
15th Dec 2025 13:03
(Sharecast News) - Leading business groups have called on Parliament to pass the government's flagship employment rights bill ahead of the Christmas shutdown, it emerged on Monday.
Read moreShore Capital starts Savills at 'buy'
15th Dec 2025 12:32
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Shore Capital initiated coverage on real estate services group Savills with a 'buy' rating and an 1,180p target price on Monday, citing longer-term opportunities.
Read moreEurozone industrial production continues rebound in October
15th Dec 2025 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone industrial production recorded its strongest monthly increase in five months in October, according to fresh data released on Monday, adding to signs that the region's battered manufacturing sector was stabilising despite ongoing structural pressures.
Read morePanmure LIberum sees earnings upside at Travis Perkins
15th Dec 2025 11:47
(Sharecast News) - Panmure Liberum has reiterated a 'buy' rating on building merchant Travis Perkins, saying self-help measures should boost earnings upside potential even if market conditions don't improve.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares extend gains as investors eye ECB, US data
15th Dec 2025 11:40
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended gains on Monday as investors awaited the final raft of interest rate decisions of the year this week, including the European Central Bank.
Read moreSanofi reports disappointing regulatory updates for MS treatment, shares fall
15th Dec 2025 11:06
(Sharecast News) - Sanofi's stock was in the red on Monday after the pharma group gave two disappointing updates regarding its tolebrutinib treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Read moreRoomba maker enters Chapter 11 as import costs bite
15th Dec 2025 10:58
(Sharecast News) - iRobot, the company behind the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, has filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with Donald Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs and competition from Chinese rivals.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE pushes higher as investors eye BoE; Burberry shines
15th Dec 2025 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday at the start of a week that will see the release of UK jobs data, inflation figures and the latest Bank of England policy announcement.
Read moreJuventus controlling shareholder Exor rejects Tether's takeover approach
15th Dec 2025 10:40
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Italian football club Juventus were rising strongly on Monday after majority shareholder Exor rebuffed an offer from minority shareholder Tether Investments for its stake.
Read moreRBC Capital downgrades Smith & Nephew to 'sector perform', Citi reiterates 'buy'
15th Dec 2025 10:39
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Smith & Nephew to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' on Monday and slashed the price target to 1,350p from 1,700p as it said the risk/reward was balanced.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures trade higher as investors brace for data‑heavy week
15th Dec 2025 10:14
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as market participants braced for a number of major US economic reports scheduled for release this week.
Read moreAsia report: Markets down on AI concerns, China data
15th Dec 2025 10:12
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded broadly lower on Monday as investors digested a pullback in US equities and a raft of weaker-than-expected economic data from China, prompting caution across the region.
Read moreUK consumer sentiment weakens post Budget
15th Dec 2025 10:04
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment has softened in the wake of this year's Budget, a long-running survey showed on Monday.
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