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FTSE 250 movers: FirstGroup jumps; Dr Martens slips
2nd Nov 2026 13:49
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,577.41 0.51%
Read moreMarriott lifts outlook as US, Canada drives Q3 beat
2nd Nov 2026 13:33
(Sharecast News) - Marriott International shares surged on Monday after the hotel operator reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised its annual revenue outlook amid resilient travel demand.
Read moreUS manufacturing stays in expansion as S&P Global moderates, ISM picks up
2nd Nov 2026 13:27
(Sharecast News) - US manufacturing expanded again in October, with both the S&P Global and Institute for Supply Management surveys pointing to continued growth across the sector, though with differing signals on momentum, inflation and business sentiment.
Read moreBroker tips: Haleon, NatWest
2nd Nov 2026 13:26
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg downgraded Haleon from 'buy' to 'hold' on Monday after another weak top‑line performance and reduced growth visibility.
Read moreDirector dealings: Redcentric chairman raises stake
2nd Nov 2026 13:25
(Sharecast News) - Redcentric revealed on Monday that non-executive chairman Richard McGuire had acquired 56,240 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed IT managed services provider.
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher as oil prices fall, traders look ahead to midterms
2nd Nov 2026 13:25
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the green early on Monday, with falling oil prices boosting sentiment as investors preparing for a packed few days of earnings, macro data and Tuesday's midterm elections.
Read moreEuropean supermarket freezer hack spreads after French cyberattack
2nd Nov 2026 13:17
(Sharecast News) - European supermarket operators were hit by a fresh wave of suspected cyberattacks on Monday after refrigeration and freezer systems in stores across several countries were reportedly tampered with overnight, raising fears of a repeat of last month's large-scale French incident.
Read moreMarvell Technology to buy Lumentum in $115bn deal
2nd Nov 2026 13:05
(Sharecast News) - California-based chipmaker Marvell Technology said on Monday that it has agreed to buy datacentre optics maker Lumentum in a $115bn all-share deal.
Read moreShore Capital keeps NatWest at 'hold' as NIM guidance disappoints
2nd Nov 2026 11:59
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated a 'hold' rating on NatWest Group and trimmed its target price, highlighting the bank's recent "concerning" guidance for flat net interest margins, which led to a sell-off in the stock on Friday.
Read moreEurozone factories remain resilient despite supply chain pressures - PMI
2nd Nov 2026 11:21
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's manufacturing sector continued to grow in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Monday, despite intensifying supply chain pressures.
Read moreOil prices fall on renewed hopes for peace in the Middle East
2nd Nov 2026 11:13
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices were sharply lower on Monday on hopes that renewed diplomatic efforts could yet bring about an end to conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares rally, oil falls further on hopes of Iran talks
2nd Nov 2026 11:00
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Monday as investors eyed tech earnings and the midterm elections, while oil prices also fell sharply on hope of diplomatic progress in the US war on Iran.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks flat as energy names slump, airlines gain
2nd Nov 2026 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had flattened out by midday on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes a raft of central bank policy announcements - including the Bank of England - the US midterm elections and the US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures rise as investors brace for earnings, midterms
2nd Nov 2026 10:43
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the opening bell on Monday as Wall Street looked to stabilise after a losing week, with investors preparing for a packed few days of earnings, macro data and Tuesday's midterm elections.
Read moreUK manufacturing sector gathers pace, confidence improves
2nd Nov 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - The UK's manufacturing sector gathered pace in the run up to the Budget, a long-running survey showed on Monday, bolstered by a jump in new orders.
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