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Foresight Group shares slip despite asset, earnings growth

2nd Dec 2025 10:15

(Sharecast News) - Foresight Group shares were in the red on Tuesday morning even after it reported higher assets and earnings in its first half, supported by strong fundraising into retail vehicles and continued appetite for specialist real asset strategies.

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Asia report: Kospi leads risers on US auto tariff news

2nd Dec 2025 10:15

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equity markets mostly rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in South Korean auto stocks after Washington confirmed reduced US tariffs, even as weakness in Chinese shares and softer commodity prices tempered broader enthusiasm.

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US pre-open: Futures edge higher after weak start to December trading

2nd Dec 2025 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green prior to the open on Tuesday, attempting to recover from a soft start to December trading in the previous session.

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Just Eat CEO and founder Jitse Groen to step down

2nd Dec 2025 09:50

(Sharecast News) - Just Eat Takeaway.com said on Tuesday that chief executive officer Jitse Groen will step down with effect from 1 January 2026, 25 years after founding the company.

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Wednesday preview: Paragon Banking, Inditex results in focus

2nd Dec 2025 09:47

(Sharecast News) - Wednesday will see the release of full-year results from Paragon Banking and Victorian plumbing, interim results from Zigup, and a trading statement from Moneysupermarket.

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Earnings rise, valuations grow at NewRiver REIT

2nd Dec 2025 09:47

(Sharecast News) - NewRiver REIT reported higher earnings and continued valuation growth in the first half of its financial year on Tuesday, buoyed by the integration of Capital & Regional and strong performance across its retail-focused property portfolio.

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Bank of England flags heightened risks to UK financial system

2nd Dec 2025 09:33

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England flagged increased risks to the UK's financial system on Tuesday, including sky-high valuations of tech companies, while also trimming the amount of capital banks need to hold in reserve.

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Severfield results hit by ongoing tough conditions in UK and Europe

2nd Dec 2025 09:28

(Sharecast News) - Interim results from Severfield underwhelmed investors on Tuesday after the structural steel contractor pointed to ongoing subdued market conditions across the UK and Europe.

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Ryanair passenger numbers rise 6% in November

2nd Dec 2025 09:08

(Sharecast News) - Budget airline Ryanair reported a 6% jump in passenger numbers for November on Tuesday.

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Bayer surges as Trump govt supports curb on Roundup lawsuits

2nd Dec 2025 08:56

(Sharecast News) - Bayer shares surged on Tuesday after the Trump's administration threw its weight behind a bid to curb long-running lawsuits alleging its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

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Shaftesbury Capital posts strong leasing momentum, highlights festive trading strength

2nd Dec 2025 08:48

(Sharecast News) - Real estate investment trust Shaftesbury Capital reported strong year-to-date leasing activity on Tuesday, with 367 transactions securing £30.2m of new contracted rent - 9% ahead of December 2024 estimated rental values and 14% above previous passing rents.

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Eurozone inflation inches higher, jobless rate holds steady

2nd Dec 2025 08:43

(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation unexpectedly edged higher in November as energy price deflation slowed and price pressures in the services sector picked up.

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Personal Assets Trust reports positive first half

2nd Dec 2025 08:23

(Sharecast News) - Personal Assets Trust delivered a positive first half, recording a 5.6% net asset value total return in the six months to 31 October, although it significantly lagged the broader UK equity market as defensive positioning tempered gains during a strong rally for risk assets.

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Michelmersh expects profit decline after Q4 construction market slowdown

2nd Dec 2025 08:21

(Sharecast News) - Brick manufacturer Michelmersh has pointed to a "notable slowdown" in the construction market and activity levels in the final quarter of 2025, as it guided to a slight drop in profits this year.

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Europe open: Bayer in focus as US govt supports end to Roundup lawsuits

2nd Dec 2025 08:18

(Sharecast News) - European shares eked out small gains at the open on Tuesday with Bayer shares surging on news that the Trump administration supported moves to curb US legal action related to its Roundup weedkiller.

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