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US close: Stocks lower as Fed delivers first rate hike in three years, Warsh flags stubborn inflation
16th Sep 2026 22:47
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike in three years.
Read moreNovo partners with Anthropic to speed drug discovery
16th Sep 2026 15:39
(Sharecast News) - Novo has teamed up with AI giant Anthropic in a bid to accelerate drug discovery and development, the Danish pharmaceutical giant said on Wednesday.
Read moreBroker tips: Everplay, Kier
16th Sep 2026 15:31
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their target price on video games developer Everplay from 370p to 495p, saying a stronger‑than‑expected franchise performance had prompted upgrades across its forecasts.
Read moreDirector dealings: Hilton Food CEO snaps up shares
16th Sep 2026 14:56
(Sharecast News) - Hilton Food Group revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Mark Allen had acquired 14,500 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed food packaging business.
Read moreUS retail sales rise more than expected
16th Sep 2026 14:27
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales across the United States rose by the most in five months in August, according to data from the Census Bureau on Wednesday, more than offsetting the previous month's decline.
Read moreUS import and export prices rise in August
16th Sep 2026 14:18
(Sharecast News) - US import and export prices both rose in August, with the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing broad‑based strength across goods.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed as traders brace for key Fed rate decision
16th Sep 2026 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as traders awaited a key Federal Reserve rate decision that could mark the start of a fresh tightening phase over the coming months.
Read moreDeutsche Bank hikes Kier price target
16th Sep 2026 14:02
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank hiked its price target on Kier on Wednesday to 330p from 295p after the company said a day earlier that 2027 earnings were set to be at the top end of its expectations, and that it will not be making any more investments in new property developments as it focuses on its core businesses of infrastructure and construction.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Baratt gains after results; M&S drops
16th Sep 2026 14:00
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 10,704.77 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders, construction socks surge
16th Sep 2026 13:26
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,065.47 1.04%
Read moreEurope close: Stocks rise as eyes turn to Fed decision
16th Sep 2026 13:18
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rebounded from a three-month low on Wednesday, though gains were limited as investors braced for a crucial Federal Reserve policy decision, with the central bank almost certain to hike interest rates to curb rising inflation.
Read moreThursday preview: BoE policy announcement, Next results eyed
16th Sep 2026 13:10
(Sharecast News) - On Thursday, homeware and clothing retailer Next will publish first-half numbers, while Galliford Try will release first-half results, but the main focus will be on the Bank of England rate decision.
Read moreMike Ashley's son-in-law appointed chairman of Hugo Boss
16th Sep 2026 13:07
(Sharecast News) - Hugo Boss said on Wednesday that it has appointed Michael Murray - Mike Ashley's son-in-law - as its new chairman.
Read moreUS mortgage applications fall 4.1pc as mortgage rates hit 16‑month high
16th Sep 2026 12:34
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 4.1% in the second week of September, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the 2.7% decline seen previously and marking the sharpest drop in seven weeks.
Read moreEurope midday: Stoxx up as investors eye Fed rate decision
16th Sep 2026 11:01
(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday with attention firmly focused on a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve later in the day.
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