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London midday: FTSE extends gains amid higher oil prices; BT Group jumps
17th Mar 2026 10:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Tuesday amid rising oil prices, as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed as oil prices move higher again
17th Mar 2026 10:54
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with investors balancing gains in technology and automotive stocks against persistent geopolitical uncertainty as the war involving Iran continued to drive volatility in energy markets.
Read moreGerman investor sentiment collapses in March - ZEW
17th Mar 2026 10:42
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment deteriorated significantly in March, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Read morePrimary Health Properties sees income soar after 'transformational' year
17th Mar 2026 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Primary Health Properties posted a surge in annual earnings on Tuesday, on the back of a "transformational" year that saw it snap up rival Assura in a keenly-fought takeover battle.
Read moreAustralian court rules against Litigation Capital Management client
17th Mar 2026 10:08
(Sharecast News) - Litigation Capital Management shares fell on Tuesday after the dispute financing solutions firm said a judge in Australia had ruled against its client in a commercial litigation claim.
Read moreFintel reports double-digit growth, unveils new AI joint venture
17th Mar 2026 09:45
(Sharecast News) - Fintech group Fintel hailed 2025 as a "defining year" and said it had made a strong start to 2026, as it outlined plans for a new joint venture to create an AI-led financial advisory platform.
Read moreZotefoams delivers record profitability as revenues rise, margins widen
17th Mar 2026 09:34
(Sharecast News) - Foams manufacturer Zotefoams said on Tuesday that it had delivered "record profitability" in 2025, driven by continued growth and margin progression.
Read moreSthree net fees slip in Q1 as macro pressures weigh on client demand
17th Mar 2026 09:30
(Sharecast News) - Recruitment firm Sthree said on Tuesday that group net fees had fallen in the three months ended 28 February, as a "backdrop of ongoing macroeconomic volatility" continued to "influence business priorities and investment decisions".
Read moreBlackRock World Mining beats benchmarks as gold, copper plays pay off
17th Mar 2026 09:16
(Sharecast News) - BlackRock World Mining Trust smashed its comparative benchmark with returns over 2025 after a "very strong year", and noted a "supportive" backdrop for the mining sector despite current macro uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.
Read moreGovernment delays planning decision on Tritax data centre
17th Mar 2026 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Tritax Big Box Reit confirmed a further delay to its proposed data centre development on Tuesday, as it continues to wait for planning approval.
Read moreCanaccord Genuity ups target price on Zotefoams following FY25 earnings
17th Mar 2026 08:38
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on foams manufacturer Zotefoams from 640p to 675p on Tuesday following the group's in-line 2025 numbers.
Read moreUS pending home sales rise in February, beating forecasts
17th Mar 2026 08:36
(Sharecast News) - US pending home sales rose 1.8% month-on-month in February, according to the National Association of Realtors, but were down 0.8% on a year-on-year basis.
Read moreTrustpilot rallies as operating profits surge on strong FY25 performance
17th Mar 2026 08:30
(Sharecast News) - Customer feedback platform operator Trustpilot said on Tuesday that operating profits had surged in 2025, as both bookings and revenues grew and margins expanded.
Read moreVirgin Wines reports modest first-half revenue growth
17th Mar 2026 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Virgin Wines reported modest revenue growth in the first half of its financial year on Tuesday, outperforming a declining online drinks market as customer acquisition and strategic initiatives drove momentum through the key Christmas trading period.
Read moreEurope open: Shares mixed as oil goes past $100 again amid supply crisis
17th Mar 2026 08:15
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Tuesday as volatile oil prices jumped above $100 again as Iran hit oil and gas facilities for the first time since the US and Israel started their war on Tehran.
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