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Berenberg trims target price on James fisher following H1 earnings
8th Sep 2026 12:50
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg trimmed its price target on James Fisher from 850pto 835p on Tuesday, but kept its 'buy' rating on the stock after the engineering group posted a stronger‑than‑expected first half performance and reiterated its full‑year guidance.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures slip amid Middle East flare-up, fresh Canada-US trade strains
8th Sep 2026 12:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday as a shortened trading week began with investors focused on rising geopolitical and trade tensions, while a renewed surge in oil prices added to inflation worries.
Read moreUniCredit buys minority stake in German fintech VC Trade
8th Sep 2026 12:13
(Sharecast News) - UniCredit said on Tuesday that it has bought a minority stake in German fintech VC Trade for an undisclosed sum.
Read moreWednesday preview: Energean, Eurowag and Gym Group results due
8th Sep 2026 11:59
(Sharecast News) - Wednesday will bring half-year results from Energean, Gym Group and Eurowag, as well as full-year results from Frontier Developments.
Read moreGear4music slides as hot weather hits growth
8th Sep 2026 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Shares in musical equipment retailer Gear4music shares fell early on Tuesday as investors reacted to news of slower summer trading and a lack of fresh upgrades in the the firm's annual general meeting statement, despite reporting year‑to‑date sales growth in line with expectations.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks flat as Brent nears $100 a barrel
8th Sep 2026 11:08
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still steady by midday on Tuesday as Brent crude headed towards $100 a barrel.
Read moreJefferies upgrades Autotrader and Rightmove, downgrades Baltic Classifieds
8th Sep 2026 10:49
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Autotrader on Tuesday as it expects the company to lead the re-rating in the online classifieds sector, but downgraded Baltic Classifieds as it expects it to lag the re-rating.
Read moreUS small business optimism falls to 98.7 in August
8th Sep 2026 10:30
(Sharecast News) - The National Federation of Independent Business' US small business optimism index slipped to 98.7 in August, down from 99.8 in July, undershooting forecasts for a softer decline to 99.3.
Read moreAsia report: Markets lower as Brent tops $99, stronger yen hits Tokyo stocks
8th Sep 2026 10:28
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets finished mostly lower on Tuesday, with Japanese equities falling sharply on the back of a stronger yen, while rising oil prices dampened sentiment across the board.
Read moreNovartis shares tumble after second late-stage drug setback
8th Sep 2026 10:28
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Novartis tanked on Tuesday, with the stock on track for its worst daily performance on record, after disappointing results from a clinical trial of its muscle-wasting disease treatment.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares down as Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities hit sentiment
8th Sep 2026 10:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower and oil prices headed towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil facilities and towns raising fears of a supply crisis.
Read moreChina's trade surplus rises as high-tech shipments surge
8th Sep 2026 09:07
(Sharecast News) - Strong demand for Chinese chips, tech products and cars saw the country's trade surplus widen in August, with shipments to the US rising by over a third compared with last year.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE nudges lower, Brent crude retreats from six-week high
8th Sep 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended just a touch lower on Tuesday, with strength in the mining sector helping to offset worries about rising oil prices, after Brent crude came close to hitting $100 a barrel.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks flat as oil heads towards $100 a barrel
8th Sep 2026 08:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Tuesday as oil headed towards $100 a barrel and as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the US came into effect.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall after attacks on Saudi towns; Oil nears $100
8th Sep 2026 07:44
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower and oil prices headed towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi oil facilities and towns raising fears of a supply crisis.
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