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London pre-open: Stocks to fall after US, Asian losses; UK GDP in focus
15th Oct 2026 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Thursday following downbeat sessions in the US and Asia after a hotter-than-expected US inflation reading, as investors mulled the latest UK GDP data.
Read moreWorkspace Q2 occupancy slips as strategic actions weigh
15th Oct 2026 07:20
(Sharecast News) - Real estate investment trust Workspace said on Thursday that occupancy slipped in Q2 as strategic actions temporarily reduced available stock.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: Hospitality jobs, household bills, Netflix
15th Oct 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - Bars, clubs and restaurants will offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years in an effort to give them a first step on the ladder into work. The move comes before the publication of a report on Neets by the former health secretary Alan Milburn, who has warned that the number of young people not in work or education in the UK could rise to 1.25 million over the next five years unless ministers intervene. - Guardian
Read moreUK economy grows 0.1% in August, beats expectations
15th Oct 2026 07:16
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew by more than expected in August, official data showed on Thursday.
Read moreTravis Perkins Q3 revenue slips as weak construction demand persists
15th Oct 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Travis Perkins reported a 1.6% decline in third-quarter revenue, as UK construction activity stayed subdued, particularly in the new-build residential market amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE rallies after better-than-expected GDP data
15th Oct 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended firmly in the black on Thursday, underpinned by better-than-expected UK GDP data and a strong showing from software-related names, and shrugging off another tech selloff in Asia.
Read moreEricsson shares surge as strong network sales lift Q3 revenues
15th Oct 2026 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson surged nearly 10% on Thursday after the company reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter sales, driven by robust demand for network equipment in Asia and the Middle East.
Read moreUS close: Stocks slide as hotter CPI, chip‑sector weakness weigh on sentiment
14th Oct 2026 22:47
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed lower on Wednesday as traders digested September's consumer price report and another batch of bank earnings.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks gain despite higher-than-expected US inflation
14th Oct 2026 16:02
(Sharecast News) - European stocks ended up on Wednesday as investors shrugged off a higher-than-expected US inflation reading that raised expectations of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve this month.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed following September CPI reading
14th Oct 2026 15:05
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as traders digested September's consumer price report and another batch of bank earnings.
Read moreBroker tips: Oxford Instruments, Pennon
14th Oct 2026 14:35
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on Oxford Instruments to 2,840p from 3,000p, noting the recent strength in order intake now looks largely priced in.
Read moreDirector dealings: Convatec non-executive director makes share purchase
14th Oct 2026 14:28
(Sharecast News) - Convatec revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Jens Viebke had acquired 24,400 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed medical products and technology firm.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Barratt Redrow rallies; Fresnillo loses its shine
14th Oct 2026 14:14
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 10,696.83 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreRobert Walters returns to net fee growth in Q3
14th Oct 2026 14:12
(Sharecast News) - Recruiter Robert Walters reported a return to net fee growth in the third quarter on Wednesday as it hailed another strong performance in the UK and said full-year results would be "at least" in line with market expectations.
Read moreBlackRock posts jump in third-quarter profit
14th Oct 2026 13:10
(Sharecast News) - BlackRock reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday as assets under management grew.
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