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Asia report: Global tech rally drives regional gains
9th Jun 2026 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday as technology stocks rebounded, tracking gains on Wall Street, with investors returning to artificial intelligence-linked names after last week's sharp sell-off.
Read moreOpenAI files confidential paperwork for IPO
9th Jun 2026 09:00
(Sharecast News) - ChatGPT developer OpenAI announced on Monday that it has filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering, paving the way for one of the most closely watched market debuts in years.
Read moreOxford Instruments shares fall despite results ahead of expectations
9th Jun 2026 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Oxford Instruments shares fell more than 6% on Tuesday morning despite the company reporting full-year results slightly ahead of expectations, as investors focused on weaker revenue, lower adjusted profit and pressure in its Advanced Technologies division.
Read moreFRC to probe PwC's 2024 audit of WHSmith
9th Jun 2026 08:47
(Sharecast News) - The Financial Reporting Council opened an investigation into PwC's audit of WH Smith's accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 on Tuesday, adding to regulatory scrutiny of the travel retailer after it disclosed inflated earnings in its North American business.
Read moreKeller secures $207m variation to I-40 contract
9th Jun 2026 08:10
(Sharecast News) - Geotechnical contractor Keller said on Tuesday that it has been awarded a contract variation order in relation to the reconstruction of the I-40 highway in the US.
Read moreFever-Tree toasts strong start to the year, shares fizz
9th Jun 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Fever-Tree Drinks fizzed on Tuesday, after the British business reaffirmed its full-year outlook and extended its share buyback programme.
Read moreTrump again claims Iran deal is near despite Israeli plans to attack Lebanon
9th Jun 2026 08:00
(Sharecast News) - Talks on a peace agreement with Iran were in their "final throes" US President Donald Trump claimed, even as Israel continued to attack Lebanon and ordered residents out of the city of Tyre.
Read moreEurope open: Shares rally as Trump says Iran deal close
9th Jun 2026 07:59
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied and oil prices fell on Tuesday as Iran and Israel agreed a ceasefire and US President Donald Trump once again claimed a peace deal with Tehran was close.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE edges lower, oil falls as Trump says peace deal in 'final throes'
9th Jun 2026 07:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday after Iran and Isreal said they would end their mutual attacks, and after US President Donald said he was in the "final throes" of reaching a peace deal.
Read moreGSK to buy Boston-based biopharmaceutical firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn
9th Jun 2026 07:38
(Sharecast News) - GSK said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Boston-based oncology-focused biopharmaceutical firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn (£7.9bn).
Read moreGerman industrial production, exports rise unexpectedly in April
9th Jun 2026 07:37
(Sharecast News) - German industrial production and exports rose more than expected in April, according to official data published on Tuesday.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen steady as Mideast conflict remains in focus
9th Jun 2026 07:21
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set for a flat open on Tuesday after Iran and Isreal said they would end their mutual attacks, and after US President Donald said he was in the "final throes" of reaching a peace deal.
Read moreBreedon acquires Falling Springs Quarry for $120m
9th Jun 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - Construction materials group Breedon Group said on Tuesday that it had acquired limestone quarry Falling Springs Quarry for $120m.
Read moreBellway sees softer demand, rising building costs
9th Jun 2026 07:09
(Sharecast News) - UK housebuilder Bellway held guidance but said customer demand had moderated in recent weeks after a positive start to the spring selling season as geopolitical tensions pushed energy and fuel costs higher.
Read moreExane BNPP upgrades Bunzl to 'outperform'
9th Jun 2026 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Exane BNP Paribas upgraded Bunzl to 'outperform' from 'neutral' on Tuesday and hiked the price target to 3,000p from 2,450p as it said the market has priced the company for permanent damage, but overshot.
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