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UK manufacturing growth eases to five-month low in August
1st Sep 2026 11:13
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK manufacturing sector eased to a five-month low in August as growth rates in both output and new orders lost momentum, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures trade lower following soft start to the week
1st Sep 2026 11:02
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday after major indices logged a weak finish to August a day earlier.
Read moreEurope midday: Losses extend, oil above $92 as bonds, US-Iran tensions weigh
1st Sep 2026 10:44
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran while rising bond yields also raised concerns among investors.
Read moreReckitt rallies after Mead Johnson wins baby formula case
1st Sep 2026 10:38
(Sharecast News) - Reckitt Benckiser shot to the top of the FTSE 100 on Tuesday after an Illinois court ruled in favour of its Mead Johnson unit in a trial alleging that its baby formula was linked to a deadly bowel disease in premature babies.
Read moreMortgage approvals fall in July to lowest since January 2024
1st Sep 2026 09:58
(Sharecast News) - UK mortgage approvals fell in July to their lowest level since January 2024, according to data released on Tuesday by the Bank of England.
Read moreAG Barr taps Darren Shapland for chair
1st Sep 2026 09:49
(Sharecast News) - Drinks business AG Barr announced on Tuesday that Darren Shapland has joined the board as independent non‑executive director and chair, effective immediately, succeeding Susan Barratt, who had been serving as interim chair since January.
Read moreChina manufacturing activity improves more than expected in August - RatingDog
1st Sep 2026 09:15
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in August, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Read moreAsia report: Shares mixed with Japan bonds, geopolitics in focus
1st Sep 2026 08:44
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets finished mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed rising global bond yields, geopolitical tensions and uneven economic signals from China and South Korea.
Read moreFrasers aims for majority control of Hugo Boss, reviews support for board chair
1st Sep 2026 08:43
(Sharecast News) - Frasers Group on Tuesday said it plans to lift its stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss to above 50%, after recently increasing its holding to 47.89% following the close of its €1.93bn offer.
Read moreGSK advances mRNA flu shot after Phase II success
1st Sep 2026 08:32
(Sharecast News) - Drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday that it will move its mRNA seasonal flu vaccine candidate into Phase III after reporting positive Phase II results at the OPTIONS XIII influenza conference.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall amid renewed US-Iran tensions; Reckitt surges
1st Sep 2026 08:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday following fresh strikes between the US and Iran, as traders returned to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.
Read moreBunzl lifts FY margin outlook as H1 profit, revenue rise
1st Sep 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Bunzl lifted its full-year margin outlook on Tuesday as it reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue, with underlying growth in all regions.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall amid rising bond yields, renewed MEast tensions
1st Sep 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell at the open on Tuesday amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran while rising bond yields also raised concerns among investors.
Read moreVeritas Capital to buy Bodycote in £1.65bn deal
1st Sep 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - US private equity firm Veritas Capital said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Bodycote in a £1.65bn deal.
Read moreUK house prices return to growth in August but remain subdued - Nationwide
1st Sep 2026 07:40
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices returned to growth in August but remained subdued, according to figures released on Tuesday by Nationwide.
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