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London midday: Stocks maintain gains as miners shine
29th Jan 2026 10:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still higher by midday on Thursday, underpinned by a strong showing in the mining sector, as gold, silver and copper prices hit fresh highs.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures edge higher as Fed holds rates, tech earnings roll in
29th Jan 2026 10:46
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and multiple big-name tech firms reported earnings overnight.
Read moreSantander to shut 44 branches with 291 jobs at risk
29th Jan 2026 10:45
(Sharecast News) - Santander UK announced the closure of 44 branches on Thursday and the potential loss of 291 jobs.
Read moreFriday preview: Investors set for quieter end to the week
29th Jan 2026 10:15
(Sharecast News) - Friday will mark a quieter end to a busy week that saw the release of earnings from four of the 'Magnificent Seven' in the US and the Federal Reserve's first policy announcement of 2026.
Read moreHenry Boot warns on 2026 profits, cites subdued transaction activity
29th Jan 2026 10:06
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Henry Boot fell sharply on Thursday after the property development firm said full-year profit was set to be "significantly below" market expectations, citing ongoing subdued transaction activity and wider macroeconomic uncertainty.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed as investors digest Fed decision
29th Jan 2026 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and a sharp surge in gold prices to fresh record highs.
Read moreSanofi posts strong full-year figures despite development setbacks
29th Jan 2026 10:00
(Sharecast News) - Sanofi reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2025 on Thursday, underpinned by robust growth from its blockbuster asthma and dermatology treatment Dupixent, while forecasting another year of profitable growth in 2026 despite lingering concerns over its pipeline and vaccine demand.
Read moreChapel Down toasts bumper Christmas as earnings beat forecasts
29th Jan 2026 09:59
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Chapel Down Group fizzed on Thursday, after a bumper festive season boosted sales and earnings at the English wine maker.
Read moreITM Power reports higher revenue, narrower first-half losses
29th Jan 2026 09:57
(Sharecast News) - ITM Power reported higher first-half revenue and narrower losses on Thursday, as the electrolyser maker said contract activity and product launches continued to build momentum, while it maintained a strong cash position and reiterated full-year guidance.
Read moreSmiths News continues to trade as expected
29th Jan 2026 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Smiths News said in an update on Thursday that trading for the current financial year remained in line with market expectations, as the group reiterated its focus on shareholder returns and the development of additional revenue streams ahead of its annual general meeting.
Read moreNaked Wines gains as peak‑season performance meets expectations
29th Jan 2026 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Direct-to-consumer wine retailer Naked Wines said on Thursday that it had delivered a solid peak‑season performance across all markets, with trading remaining in line with full‑year guidance and trends flagged in December.
Read moreSt James's Place reports strong increase in new business, AuM
29th Jan 2026 09:47
(Sharecast News) - St James's Place reported a strong increase in new business and assets under management for 2025 on Thursday, supported by higher inflows, solid client retention and favourable investment returns.
Read moreSweden's Riksbank keeps rates at 1.75% as expected
29th Jan 2026 09:29
(Sharecast News) - Sweden's Riksbank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday as widely expected.
Read moreSaga lifts FY profit outlook amid strong travel performance, shares jump
29th Jan 2026 09:19
(Sharecast News) - Saga shares sparked on Thursday as the specialist in products for the over-50s said full-year profit was set to be ahead of guidance following a strong performance in the travel division.
Read moreSAP shares tank on cloud growth outlook
29th Jan 2026 09:06
(Sharecast News) - Shares in SAP tanked on Thursday after the German software giant reported weaker-than-expected growth in its cloud contract backlog in the fourth quarter.
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