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New car, van registrations decline in November
4th Dec 2025 12:24
(Sharecast News) - The UK automotive market weakened in November as new car and van registrations declined, with the industry warning that upcoming tax changes risked undermining already fragile demand for electric vehicles.
Read moreEurope midday: Auto shares motor as Trump wants higher emissions
4th Dec 2025 12:02
(Sharecast News) - European shares were up on Thursday morning with car makers in focus after US President Donald Trump decided to lower environmental standards and allow more polluting fossil fuel vehicles.
Read moreTrustpilot tanks as Grizzly Research uncovers 'mafia-style' extortion tactics
4th Dec 2025 11:47
(Sharecast News) - Trustpilot tanked on Thursday after short seller Grizzly Research disclosed a short position in the shares and said it had uncovered "mafia-style" extortion campaigns against non-paying businesses.
Read morePRS REIT moves a step closer to winding down
4th Dec 2025 11:40
(Sharecast News) - PRS REIT moved a step closer to winding down on Thursday, after publishing a circular outlining plans for a members' voluntary liquidation, following shareholder approval last month for the sale of its holding company.
Read morePhilips shares drop as 2026 outlook overshadows solid Q3 results
4th Dec 2025 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Dutch healthtech giant Philips dropped sharply in Amsterdam on Thursday as comments from its chief executive about the 2026 outlook underwhelmed investors.
Read moreAsia report: Most markets rise on Fed rate cut hopes
4th Dec 2025 11:12
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Thursday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street after weaker US jobs data bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
Read moreEC launches new probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI integration
4th Dec 2025 11:12
(Sharecast News) - The European Commission launched an antitrust investigation into Meta over concerns that new business terms governing artificial intelligence providers' access to WhatsApp could stifle competition, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Read moreMonks Investment Trust reports solid first half amid global market rally
4th Dec 2025 11:11
(Sharecast News) - Monks Investment Trust reported a solid first half on Thursday as global equity markets hit record levels, delivering a near-30% return and narrowing its discount as it stepped up share buybacks.
Read moreOfgem approves £28bn package for energy transmission networks
4th Dec 2025 11:04
(Sharecast News) - Ofgem approved a £28bn funding package for Britain's gas and electricity networks for the RIIO-3 price control period on Thursday, prompting cautious initial responses from network operators National Grid and SSE's SSEN Transmission.
Read moreBaltic Classifieds shares plunge as company warns of compressed margins
4th Dec 2025 10:55
(Sharecast News) - Baltic Classifieds Group reported higher first-half earnings and revenue on Thursday, but warned that increased investment in product and data initiatives would compress margins, sending its shares sharply lower.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks turn higher amid US rate cut expectations; Trustpilot tanks
4th Dec 2025 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged into the black by midday on Thursday as investors mulled results from the likes of SSP and AJ Bell, amid rising expectations of a US rate cut next week.
Read moreRetail footfall drops in November amid bad weather, Budget uncertainty
4th Dec 2025 10:45
(Sharecast News) - UK retail footfall fell again in November, dented by bad weather and uncertainty ahead of the Budget, according to figures released on Friday by the British Retail Consortium.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures steady as rate cut hopes rise on weak jobs data
4th Dec 2025 10:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors grew more confident about a December rate cut following weaker‑than‑expected private payrolls data.
Read moreEurope open: Auto makers in focus as Trump plans to lower environmental rules
4th Dec 2025 10:31
(Sharecast News) - European shares were up on Thursday morning with car makers in focus after US President Donald Trump decided to lower environmental standards and allow more polluting fossil fuel vehicles.
Read moreEurozone retail sales unchanged in October, missing forecasts
4th Dec 2025 10:30
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales across the eurozone were unchanged in October, missing expectations of a slight increase, having moved more or less sideways over the past four months.
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