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US pre-open: Futures mixed as AI stocks wobble, earnings barrage builds

20th Oct 2026 11:43

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were pointing to a mixed open ahead of the opening bell as AI‑linked stocks were under pressure yet again and third-quarter earnings season picked up steam.

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German investor sentiment deteriorates more than expected in October - ZEW

20th Oct 2026 11:21

(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment deteriorated more than expected in October, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.

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London midday: Stocks maintain losses; UK labour market in focus

20th Oct 2026 11:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the red by midday Tuesday amid elevated oil prices, as civil unrest in France and Italy continued to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

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Europe midday: Rising French bond yields hit sentiment as Stoxx extends losses

20th Oct 2026 10:46

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower with political volatility in France in focus amid rising bond yields and soaring debt, while another tech sell-off in Asia overnight also hit sentiment.

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Galliford Try appointed to £5bn Pagabo construction framework

20th Oct 2026 10:21

(Sharecast News) - Construction group Galliford Try said on Tuesday that it has been appointed to the £5bn Pagabo National Framework for Major Works.

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GB Group sees interim profits slip, reaffirms outlook

20th Oct 2026 09:46

(Sharecast News) - Shares in GB Group came under pressure on Tuesday, after the identity verification specialist saw first-half profits dip and flagged a jump in one-off costs.

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Berenberg raises target price on Volex following H1 update

20th Oct 2026 09:23

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their target price for Volex from 700p to 750p on Tuesday, as they reiterated a 'buy' rating on the stock and said last week's half‑year trading update underscored the group's broad‑based momentum and accelerating margin progress.

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Q3 sales beat forecasts at Halliburton, sales spark

20th Oct 2026 09:13

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Halliburton sparked on Tuesday, after the US oilfield services giant posted above-forecast quarterly numbers and adopted a bullish tone looking forward.

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Bunzl posts solid Q3 growth, FY operating margins seen broadly flat

20th Oct 2026 09:07

(Sharecast News) - Distribution and services group Bunzl said on Tuesday that it had delivered "a good performance" in the third quarter, with operating margins expected to be broadly flat year‑on‑year, demonstrating the "resilience" of the business.

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London open: FTSE falls as investors mull UK jobs data

20th Oct 2026 08:30

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday as civil unrest in France and Italy continued to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

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Genuit warns FY profit will miss market expectations, shares tumble

20th Oct 2026 08:22

(Sharecast News) - Genuit tumbled on Tuesday after the provider of sustainable water and climate products warned that full-year profits would miss market expectations amid ongoing challenging market conditions.

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Europe open: Stoxx down with French political turmoil in focus again

20th Oct 2026 08:04

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower with political volatility in France in focus amid rising bond yields and soaring debt, while another tech sell-off in Asia overnight also hit sentiment.

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Plus500 to buy Brazilian broker-dealer Guru

20th Oct 2026 08:01

(Sharecast News) - Plus500 said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy regulated Brazilian broker-dealer Guru for an undisclosed sum.

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Anglo American reaffirms outlook despite production hit

20th Oct 2026 07:47

(Sharecast News) - Anglo American maintained its full-year guidance on Tuesday, despite record snowfall hitting quarterly copper production in Chile.

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London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull UK jobs data

20th Oct 2026 07:26

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Tuesday as civil unrest in France and Italy continue to dent sentiment, and as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.

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