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Europe midday: Markets mixed amid bank earnings barrage
28th Oct 2026 11:37
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets diverged on Wednesday as a strong set of bank results drew mixed reactions from investors, while uncertainty was high ahead of US tech earnings and central bank decisions.
Read moreMetro Bank chair to step down
28th Oct 2026 10:59
(Sharecast News) - The chair of Metro Bank Holdings is stepping down after six years in the role, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Read moreValhalla deliveries underpin narrowing of losses at Aston Martin
28th Oct 2026 10:51
(Sharecast News) - Aston Martin Lagonda posted a narrowing of its third-quarter losses on Wednesday as revenue rose, boosted by deliveries of its Valhalla supercar.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures mixed as traders brace for tech earnings, Fed decision
28th Oct 2026 10:29
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the open on Wednesday as market participants braced for quarterly earnings reports from big-name tech firms and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Read moreStellantis shares surge as Q3 losses narrow
28th Oct 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Stellantis surged in Milan on Wednesday after the auto giant reported a sharp narrowing of third-quarter losses as revenues increased, with the Jeep and Peugeot owner reaffirming its full-year guidance.
Read moreS4 Capital cuts FY revenue outlook, shares slide
28th Oct 2026 09:55
(Sharecast News) - Shares of S4 Capital slid on Wednesday after the advertising, marketing and technology services company cut its full-year revenue outlook.
Read moreHunting cuts FY profit guidance amid Middle East disruption
28th Oct 2026 09:17
(Sharecast News) - Energy services company Hunting cut its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday as it pointed to disruption from the conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreHunting cuts FY profit guidance amid Middle East disruption
28th Oct 2026 09:17
(Sharecast News) - Energy services company Hunting cut its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday as it pointed to disruption from the conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreUnilever lifts FY guidance on stronger Q3 volume growth
28th Oct 2026 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Consumer goods giant Unilever upgraded its full‑year guidance on Wednesday after delivering another quarter of solid volume‑led growth, with underlying sales up 5.2% and turnover rising 6.7% to €13.3bn.
Read moreUS mortgage applications increase 3.4pc as borrowing costs decline
28th Oct 2026 08:02
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications increased 3.4% in the week ended 23 October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, snapping a seven‑week slide that had taken activity to its lowest level since January 2025.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE falls ahead of Budget; StanChart jumps on results
28th Oct 2026 08:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed Chancellor John Healey's first Autumn Budget.
Read moreElementis lifts full-year profit outlook
28th Oct 2026 08:00
(Sharecast News) - Elementis lifted its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday despite mixed market conditions.
Read moreAsia report: SK Hynix leads chip rally after record profits
28th Oct 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - A record third quarter from South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix sparked a rally across the Asian semiconductor space on Wednesday, with Seoul's benchmark KOSPI soaring nearly 7% as other regional markets posted moderate gains.
Read moreEurope open: Markets fall despite stronger bank earnings
28th Oct 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - European stocks declined slightly on Wednesday morning despite a strong set of bank earnings, as investors eagerly awaited a budget statement in the UK and Big Tech results Stateside.
Read moreGerman consumer confidence falls despite improving economic outlook
28th Oct 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - German consumer confidence is set to weaken slightly in November, according to a survey released on Wednesday, as concerns over inflation and household finances continued to weigh on spending intentions despite improving economic expectations.
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