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TotalEnergies to buy Shell's European onshore renewables portfolio
3rd Aug 2026 11:00
(Sharecast News) - TotalEnergies said on Monday that it has agreed the acquisition of Shell's European onshore renewables portfolio for an undisclosed sum, and the sale of some onshore renewable assets to KKR.
Read moreUK manufacturing growth slows in July
3rd Aug 2026 10:25
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK manufacturing sector eased in July, according to a survey released on Monday.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures higher as Trump calls off planned strikes
3rd Aug 2026 10:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the open on Monday Donald Trump called off planned strikes against Iran, easing concerns over further escalation and dragging oil prices lower.
Read moreDeutsche Bank cuts Rentokil target price
3rd Aug 2026 10:03
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lowered its target price on Rentokil Initial to 405p from 465p, keeping a 'hold' rating after the group reported softer second‑quarter trading in its key North American pest‑control arm.
Read moreNational Grid streamlines leadership structure
3rd Aug 2026 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Utilities firm National Grid said on Monday that it will streamline its operating structure to sharpen execution and improve performance, unveiling a new model that reduces its group executive committee from 13 members to eight from 1 September.
Read moreChina manufacturing growth eases in July - RatingDog
3rd Aug 2026 09:32
(Sharecast News) - Growth in China's manufacturing sector eased in July as output and new orders grew more slowly, according to a private survey released on Monday.
Read moreYen surges after Japan and US launch rare joint intervention
3rd Aug 2026 08:17
(Sharecast News) - Japan and the United States confirmed a rare coordinated intervention to support the yen after the currency hit 40‑year lows, with Tokyo signalling it was prepared to act again if needed.
Read moreAstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb in talks over $400bn tie-up - report
3rd Aug 2026 08:15
(Sharecast News) - AstraZeneca is reportedly in talks to combine with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that would create one of the world's biggest pharmaceutical groups, valued at nearly $400bn.
Read moreGerman retail sales fall by most in 13 months
3rd Aug 2026 08:06
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales in Germany fell by the most in more than a year in June, according to figures released on Monday by the country's federal statistical office, with consumer uncertainty dampening hopes for a rebound in economic activity.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE led lower by AstraZeneca, oil giants
3rd Aug 2026 08:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged down in early trade on Monday, led lower by AstraZeneca, and with oil giants BP and Shell in the red as oil prices fell on hopes for fresh US-Iran negotiations.
Read moreOil slumps on US-Iran deal hopes
3rd Aug 2026 07:46
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices slumped amid fresh hopes for US-Iran negotiations after Donald Trump said talks would resume on Monday.
Read moreEurope open: Shares up, oil slumps as Trump claims talks with Iran to start
3rd Aug 2026 07:43
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Read moreRBC lowers JD Sports to 'sector perform'
3rd Aug 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets downgraded JD Sports to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' on Monday as they warned that conditions across the sports‑fashion market remained difficult and heavily promotional, particularly in JD's core regions.
Read moreHICL Infrastructure makes 'strong start' to new year
3rd Aug 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure investor HICL Infrastructure said it has made a "strong start" to its new financial year, with its portfolio delivering resilient cash generation and profit growth since the start of April.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to gain as oil slumps on US-Iran deal hopes
3rd Aug 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday as oil prices fell on hopes for fresh US-Iran negotiations.
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