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FTSE 100 movers: StanChart gains on results, WPP tumbles
30th Oct 2025 14:43
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 9,734.38 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks finish lower as ECB holds rates
30th Oct 2025 14:41
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended fractionally lower on Thursday as investors digested the European Central Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged and assessed mixed economic data from across the bloc.
Read moreBP says carbon dioxide at Bumerangue discovery 'can be managed'
30th Oct 2025 14:41
(Sharecast News) - BP said on Thursday that it was progressing plans for its significant Bumerangue discovery, offshore Brazil, and that the carbon dioxide in the reservoir can be managed.
Read moreRBC Capital bumps up target price on Aberdeen
30th Oct 2025 14:38
(Sharecast News) - Over at RBC Capital Markets, analysts nudged up their target price on investment firm Aberdeen from 195p to 200p on Thursday as they updated their model for the group's third-quarter trading update.
Read moreBroker tips: Next, Rathbones, Aberdeen
30th Oct 2025 14:28
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on retailer Next from 14,700p to 17,800p on Thursday, stating the group's fourth-quarter guidance "continues to look cautious".
Read moreIomart flags improved second-half performance
30th Oct 2025 14:15
(Sharecast News) - Iomart said in an update on Thursday that group revenue rose 25% to about £77.7m in the six months ended 30 September, driven by its acquisition of Atech, as the cloud services provider prepared for a stronger second half of the year.
Read moreDirector dealings: Senior non-executive director makes share purchase
30th Oct 2025 14:13
(Sharecast News) - Senior revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Graham Oldroyd had acquired 52,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed manufacturer.
Read moreIFC approves up to $100m for Atome's Villeta project
30th Oct 2025 14:12
(Sharecast News) - Atome said on Thursday that the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private investment arm of the World Bank Group, had approved up to $100m in debt and equity financing for its flagship Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project in Paraguay.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed after Powell tempers rate cut hopes, Trump-Xi meeting in focus
30th Oct 2025 14:12
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell hinted that the central bank may not be looking to cut interest rates again at its December meeting.
Read moreZinc Media upbeat on viewing figures for The Inner Circle
30th Oct 2025 14:09
(Sharecast News) - Zinc Media Group said in an update on Thursday that its new BBC One quiz format The Inner Circle, hosted by Amanda Holden, delivered strong audience figures, becoming the most watched programme in its time slot on Saturday 25 October.
Read moreVolkswagen posts €1.3bn Q3 loss on Porsche woes, tariffs
30th Oct 2025 14:02
(Sharecast News) - Car maker Volkswagen on Thursday reported a €1.3bn operating loss in the third quarter driven by extra charges at its Porsche unit.
Read moreECB keeps rates on hold as expected
30th Oct 2025 13:45
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday at 2%, as widely expected.
Read moreFormer Google exec Layfield named new Monzo CEO as TS Anil steps down
30th Oct 2025 13:41
(Sharecast News) - Digital bank Monzo said on Thursday that chief executive TS Anil will be stepping down after nearly six years, and will be succeeded by Diana Layfield.
Read moreEuropean Green Transition inks deal for possible sale of Pajala
30th Oct 2025 13:29
(Sharecast News) - European Green Transition announced an exclusive six-month option agreement with Recovery Metals Cyprus (RMC) for the potential sale of its Pajala Copper Project in northern Sweden on Thursday, marking a step forward in its strategy to monetise mining assets and refocus on revenue-generating businesses.
Read moreGetech signs 12 new contracts in last month
30th Oct 2025 13:23
(Sharecast News) - Getech said in an update on Thursday that it has signed 12 new contracts worth around £0.33m over the last month, marking a strong period of trading driven by increased sales activity and diversification across its core markets.
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