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Thursday preview: Moonpig and Halfords results eyed
24th Jun 2026 12:51
(Sharecast News) - Thursday will see the release of full-year numbers from Moonpig, Halfords and Wise and a pre-close trading update from Serco.
Read moreJPMorgan lifts price target on Weir Group
24th Jun 2026 12:49
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan lifted its price target on Weir Group on Wednesday to 3,800p from 3,500p and maintained its 'overweight' rating on the stock as it cited an attractive entry point despite first-half concerns.
Read moreUS mortgage applications rise 1pc, partially reversing prior week's decline
24th Jun 2026 12:28
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications edged up 1% in the week ended 21 June, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, partially reversing the prior week's 3.8% decline.
Read moreGerman sentiment picks up as global tensions ease - Ifo
24th Jun 2026 11:42
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, on hopes the geopolitical uncertainty that has dominated much of the year was starting to ease.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures mixed ahead of Micron Technology earnings
24th Jun 2026 11:39
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the open on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to Micron Technology's earnings after the bell.
Read moreLexington Gold signs deal to sell US interests to GoldOz
24th Jun 2026 11:36
(Sharecast News) - Lexington Gold said on Wednesday that it had signed a conditional agreement to sell its principal US gold project interests to GoldOz, in a deal intended to support GoldOz's proposed re-listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Read moreAvingtrans flags full-year profit in line with expectations
24th Jun 2026 11:30
(Sharecast News) - Avingtrans said on Wednesday that full-year profit was set to be in line with market expectations after the engineering group secured new contract wins across its nuclear, infrastructure and data centre markets.
Read moreITM Power inks letter of intent with DB Systemtechnik
24th Jun 2026 11:28
(Sharecast News) - ITM Power announced on Wednesday that it has signed a letter of intent with DB Systemtechnik to form an innovation and research partnership focused on green energy solutions for transport and critical infrastructure.
Read moreEASA orders Airbus A380 inspections after cracks found in wing component
24th Jun 2026 11:24
(Sharecast News) - Airbus was facing fresh scrutiny on Wednesday after European regulators ordered urgent inspections of 16 A380 aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas following the discovery of cracks in a key wing component.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE little changed as property stocks rally, defence firms dip
24th Jun 2026 11:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Wednesday, with property names lending support on news of a takeover bid for Segro but an overall sense that markets were struggling for direction.
Read moreGamma Communications slumps as Providence abandons pursuit
24th Jun 2026 11:17
(Sharecast News) - Gamma Communications slumped on Wednesday after Providence Equity Partners said it does not plan to make an offer for the telecommunications services firm.
Read moreEurope midday: Defence stocks slump as Germany reportedly pulls frigate contract
24th Jun 2026 11:05
(Sharecast News) - European shares were down at midday on Wednesday as the tech-sell off continued, while defence stocks were in focus on a report that the German navy had ditched plans to build a fleet of frigates.
Read moreAsia report: Tech stocks rebound on mixed day for region
24th Jun 2026 11:04
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed whether a rebound in technology shares on Wall Street could stabilise sentiment after the recent sell-off.
Read moreLiontrust confident despite reporting lower profits, cutting dividend
24th Jun 2026 11:00
(Sharecast News) - Liontrust Asset Management reported lower annual profits and cut its full-year dividend on Wednesday, although the fund manager said outflows had slowed and its acquisition of River Global Holdings was expected to complete at the end of June.
Read moreVertu Motors says FY results to exceed market expectations
24th Jun 2026 10:39
(Sharecast News) - Vertu Motors said on Wednesday that full-year results were set to be ahead of market expectations thanks to portfolio changes and as it continues to trade positively, with like-for-like volume growth in all channels.
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