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Unilever holds guidance after Q1 sales beat; Sees 'limited' tariffs hit

24th Apr 2025 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Unilever said it expected a "modest" improvement in full-year underlying operating margin and reaffirmed its annual outlook after better-than-expected first quarter sales growth driven by price hikes, adding that the impact of US tariffs would be "limited and manageable".

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US close: Stocks higher on positive trade headlines

23rd Apr 2025 21:38

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday after Donald Trump revealed he did not intend to try to oust "major loser" Jerome Powell from his role as Federal Reserve chairman and that he would play "very nice" with China.

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Thursday preview: US jobs data, IFO in focus

23rd Apr 2025 17:09

(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus on Thursday would be on the latest weekly jobless claims figures in the States.

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Director dealings:

23rd Apr 2025 16:37

(Sharecast News) - Man Group revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Laurie Fitch had acquired 19,044 ordinary shares in the London-listed investment manager.

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Boeing confirms China stopped taking deliveries amid trade war

23rd Apr 2025 16:20

(Sharecast News) - US aircraft maker Boeing posted better-than-expected results in the first three months of the year on the back of higher deliveries, and said it could hand some planes rejected by Chinese carriers due to tariffs to other customers.

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Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits three-week high as US-China tensions ease

23rd Apr 2025 16:17

(Sharecast News) - Easing trade tensions between the US and China, along with stronger-than-expected earnings from Europe's largest listed company, helped stocks across the continent rise strongly on Wednesday.

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London close: Stocks rise as Trump assuages Fed concerns

23rd Apr 2025 15:19

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations and a rebound in commodity prices.

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Mindflair investee fund puts money into AI firm Capably

23rd Apr 2025 15:13

(Sharecast News) - Mindflair noted a new investment on Wednesday by the Sure Valley Ventures UK Software Technology Fund (SVV2), in which it is an investor, into Agent Runner AI, trading as Capably.

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AT&T backs guidance after 'solid' first quarter

23rd Apr 2025 14:57

(Sharecast News) - American telecoms giant AT&T reiterated its full-year guidance after beating revenue expectations in a "solid" first quarter, helped by higher phone and fibre broadband subscribers.

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Broker tips: Jupiter Fund Management, Boohoo

23rd Apr 2025 14:54

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded Jupiter Fund Management to 'sell' from 'hold' on Wednesday, citing a weak earnings outlook and non-compelling capital returns.

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US open: Stocks higher as Trump softens stance on China

23rd Apr 2025 14:50

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were all in the green early on Wednesday after Donald Trump revealed he did not intend to try to oust "major loser" Jerome Powell from his role as Federal Reserve chairman and that he would play "very nice" with China.

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FTSE 250 movers: Hochschild tanks on weather hit; Ferrexpo surges

23rd Apr 2025 14:06

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,516.54 1.45%

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Canaccord Genuity lowers Jupiter Fund Management to 'sell'

23rd Apr 2025 13:10

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity downgraded Jupiter Fund Management to 'sell' from 'hold' on Wednesday, citing a weak earnings outlook and non-compelling capital returns.

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EU fines Apple, Meta for breaking competition rules

23rd Apr 2025 12:04

(Sharecast News) - US tech giants Meta and Apple have been fined a combined €700m by the European Commission for breaking rules under its new digital market laws.

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FTSE 100 movers: Croda jumps, miners and financials provide a boost

23rd Apr 2025 12:04

(Sharecast News) - Strong gains from the mining and financial sectors, and individual performances from heavyweights Croda and BP, were providing a big lift to the top-tier index on Wednesday.

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