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Citi upgrades UK equities as it cites heavy tilt towards commodities, defence
2nd Mar 2026 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded its stance on UK equities on Monday as it rejigged its ratings following the US and Israel's strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Read moreRHI Magnesita earnings weaker despite second-half recovery
2nd Mar 2026 09:09
(Sharecast News) - RHI Magnesita shares tumbled after the release of its full-year results on Monday, as investors appeared to focus on weaker reported earnings and a subdued market outlook despite a second-half recovery driven by cost measures.
Read moreNational Grid boosts outlook after agreeing new pricing framework
2nd Mar 2026 08:27
(Sharecast News) - National Grid bolstered its outlook on Monday, after it struck a new pricing agreement with the regulator.
Read moreGulf Keystone ordered to temporarily shut-in production operations
2nd Mar 2026 08:26
(Sharecast News) - Exploration and production firm Gulf Keystone said on Monday that it has temporarily shut-in production operations and taken measures to protect staff in light of the "developing regional security environment".
Read moreHelios consortium formally announces CAB Payments bid
2nd Mar 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - A consortium led by Helios Investment Partners formally announced its offer for CAB Payments on Monday, valuing the company at $297m on a fully-diluted basis, despite the company pushing back on approaches at the same price in February.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE slumps on Iran conflict but fares better than peers
2nd Mar 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Monday, with travel and banking names under the cosh following the US and Israel's strikes on Iran over the weekend, although losses were less pronounced than in other markets.
Read moreBig Yellow CEO to retire after 23 years
2nd Mar 2026 08:10
(Sharecast News) - Self-storage giant Big Yellow Group announced on Monday that chief executive Jim Gibson had informed the board of his intention to retire after 23 years in the role.
Read moreSenior on track to meet medium-term targets as FY profits rise
2nd Mar 2026 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Senior said on Monday that it was on track to meet medium-term financial targets as it posted a rise in full-year profit and revenue, as the performance of its aerospace division improved.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx slumps as airline, leisure shares hit by Iran war
2nd Mar 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - European shares plunged at the open after the US and Israel started a war with Iran on Saturday, assassinating the country's leader and several members of his administration, hitting the airline and leisure sectors while defence and oil stocks posted big gains.
Read moreGerman January retail sales fall more than expected
2nd Mar 2026 07:52
(Sharecast News) - German retail sales fell a more than expected 0.9% in January compared to the previous month, according to official data published on Monday.
Read moreUK house price growth steady in February - Nationwide
2nd Mar 2026 07:47
(Sharecast News) - UK house price growth held steady in February, according to a survey released by Nationwide on Monday.
Read morePPHE Hotel Group to repurchase Park Plaza London Waterloo freehold interest
2nd Mar 2026 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Hospitality real estate firm PPHE Hotel Group said on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to repurchase its freehold interest in Park Plaza London Waterloo.
Read moreBunzl FY profits drop as margin contraction offsets revenue growth
2nd Mar 2026 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Distribution firm Bunzl reported a drop in full-year adjusted operating profits on Monday despite posting higher revenues, as margins came under pressure over the year.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to slide on Iran conflict
2nd Mar 2026 07:38
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Monday after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Read moreShop price inflation eases amid 'fierce' competition
2nd Mar 2026 07:36
(Sharecast News) - Shop price inflation eased by more than expected in February, industry research showed on Tuesday, supported by stiff competition on the high street and falling food costs.
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