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Asia report: Markets mixed as tech stocks remain under pressure, oil prices drop
2nd Nov 2026 09:34
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Monday, as a partial rebound in South Korean shares and gains in China were offset by losses in Singapore, Taiwan and Japan.
Read moreAlstom cuts full-year profit guidance, shares tank
2nd Nov 2026 09:12
(Sharecast News) - Alstom shares tanked on Monday after the French train maker downgraded its full-year profit guidance, citing production and technical issues.
Read moreIP Group wins mandate for Scottish Widows LTAF venture‑growth strategy
2nd Nov 2026 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Venture capital firm IP Group said on Monday it has been appointed by Aberdeen Investments to manage a UK venture‑growth portfolio within the CG Scottish Widows Growth LTAF, one of the first workplace‑pension vehicles to channel members' savings into high‑growth British science and technology companies.
Read moreChina's manufacturing sector remains on front foot - RatingDog
2nd Nov 2026 08:20
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector continued to expand in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Monday, surpassing expectations.
Read moreSerica Energy secures rig for 30kbpd UK drilling programme
2nd Nov 2026 08:12
(Sharecast News) - Serica Energy announced on Monday that it has signed a contract for a drilling rig to support a multi-well programme in the UK North Sea, targeting up to 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) of incremental production.
Read moreTuesday preview: AB Foods results, RBA policy announcement in focus
2nd Nov 2026 08:02
(Sharecast News) - On Tuesday, Primark owner Associated British Foods will release full-year results, while TP Icap, Hiscox and IWG will put out third-quarter trading updates.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE nudges lower ahead of busy week; oil prices fall
2nd Nov 2026 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Monday at the start of a busy week that includes a raft of central bank policy announcements, the US midterm elections and the US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreEurope open: Shares down despite Iran diplomacy moves; Alstom tanks on forecast cut
2nd Nov 2026 07:59
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Monday as investors eyed tech earnings and the midterm elections, while oil prices also fell on hope of diplomatic progress in the US war on Iran.
Read moreBerenberg downgrades Haleon to 'hold', cites higher execution risk
2nd Nov 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg downgraded Haleon from 'buy' to 'hold' on Monday after another weak top‑line performance and reduced growth visibility.
Read moreAlfa Financial Software COO to leave firm after 27 years
2nd Nov 2026 07:49
(Sharecast News) - Alfa Financial Software announced on Monday that chief operating officer Matthew White is to step down from the asset finance software group after 27 years.
Read moreGerman retail sales fall by more than expected in September
2nd Nov 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - German retail sales fell by more than expected in September, according to figures from the federal statistics office Destatis, underscoring the fragile state of consumer demand in Europe's largest economy.
Read moreMetlen Energy signs five‑year LNG supply deal with Shell
2nd Nov 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Industrial and energy firm Metlen Energy said on Monday that it has signed a binding long‑term LNG supply agreement with Shell Global LNG, expanding on the memorandum of understanding the two companies reached in February 2026.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to fall at start of busy week
2nd Nov 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors eyed this week's policy announcement from the Bank of England, the US midterm elections and the US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreRyanair looks to slash costs as fuel prices soar
2nd Nov 2026 07:30
(Sharecast News) - Budget airline Ryanair has launched a sweeping review of costs, including possible recruitment and pay freezes, as it seeks to mitigate a €2bn spike in fuel prices.
Read moreLondonMetric's veteran finance chief to retire
2nd Nov 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - The long-standing chief financial officer of LondonMetric Property is to retire, the real estate investment trust announced on Monday.
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