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Energy crisis means 'case for action' has grown, says ECB's Lagarde
25th Mar 2026 13:27
(Sharecast News) - The head of the European Central Bank has said that the "case for action" has grown to deal with the inflationary energy shock emanating from the US-Iran war.
Read moreNexus Infrastructure flags resilient full-year performance
25th Mar 2026 12:47
(Sharecast News) - Nexus Infrastructure said on Wednesday that it delivered a resilient performance in 2025 and remained well positioned for long-term growth, supported by a stronger order book and exposure to more resilient end markets.
Read moreKnights in talks about potential acquisition of Moore Barlow
25th Mar 2026 12:46
(Sharecast News) - AIM-listed legal and professional services business Knights Group confirmed on Wednesday that it is in talks with Moore Barlow about a potential acquisition.
Read moreFCA unveils plans to make financial advice more accessible, affordable
25th Mar 2026 11:51
(Sharecast News) - The UK financial regulator has said it wants to help improve consumer access to financial advice, and is consulting on how to make it easier for firms to provide support for important financial decisions.
Read moreDirector dealings: ICG CFO raises stake
25th Mar 2026 11:29
(Sharecast News) - ICG revealed on Wednesday that chief financial officer David Bicarregui had acquired 30,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed private equity firm.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares spark on Iran ceasefire hopes, but caution persists
25th Mar 2026 11:27
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump tried to extricate himself from his war of choice with Iran by offering a 15-point "peace plan" that has so far been ridiculed by Tehran.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures rise as US reportedly sends 15‑point plan to Iran
25th Mar 2026 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday following news that the US had reportedly sent a 15-point plan to Iran as it looks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreMerck to buy Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7bn
25th Mar 2026 11:26
(Sharecast News) - Merck said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Terns Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage oncology company, for $6.7bn.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE extends gains amid Middle East peace hopes
25th Mar 2026 10:58
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Wednesday amid hopes of a potential resolution to the war in the Middle East, and as investors digested the latest UK inflation reading.
Read moreJames Latham set to meet full-year expectations
25th Mar 2026 10:41
(Sharecast News) - James Latham said on Wednesday that its full-year results were expected to meet market expectations despite a challenging trading environment, with stable pricing and a modest increase in volumes.
Read moreGerman business sentiment deteriorates in March - Ifo
25th Mar 2026 10:09
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment deteriorated in March, albeit less than expected, dented by the Iran conflict, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Ifo Institute.
Read moreUK house price inflation slows to 16-month low
25th Mar 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - House price inflation slowed to a 16-month low in January, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday, while rents inflation held steady at its lowest level in nearly four years.
Read moreAsia report: Markets rise as oil prices fall back
25th Mar 2026 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equity markets advanced on Wednesday after comments from US president Donald Trump pointing to potential negotiations with Iran boosted investor sentiment, even as Tehran denied any direct talks.
Read moreNorman Broadbent returns to profit in strong full-year performance
25th Mar 2026 09:52
(Sharecast News) - Norman Broadbent reported a return to profit and its strongest performance in over a decade for 2025 on Wednesday, as higher fee income and improved operating leverage drove a sharp increase in earnings.
Read moreVolex upgrades expectations after strong second-half trading
25th Mar 2026 09:41
(Sharecast News) - Volex upgraded its full-year outlook on Wednesday, after strong second-half trading driven by robust demand for data centre products, and said it was considering a move to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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