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Gulf Keystone reports strong year, flags softer production in 2026
22nd Jan 2026 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Gulf Keystone Petroleum shares fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the Kurdistan-focused oil producer reported a solid operational performance in 2025 but flagged lower production guidance for 2026 and continued uncertainty around export pricing and longer-term agreements.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures higher as Trump calls off new European tariffs
22nd Jan 2026 10:22
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday after Donald Trump dialled back his rhetoric surrounding Greenland and said he would no longer impose new tariffs on European nations.
Read moreNorges Bank keeps key rate at 4% as expected
22nd Jan 2026 10:13
(Sharecast News) - Norges Bank kept its key rate at 4% on Thursday, as widely expected, for the third meeting in a row.
Read moreDerwent London CEO Paul Williams to retire
22nd Jan 2026 09:32
(Sharecast News) - Derwent London said on Thursday that chief executive Paul Williams plans to retire.
Read moreUK retail sales strengthen in January - CBI
22nd Jan 2026 09:18
(Sharecast News) - The British retail sector strengthened in January, an industry survey showed on Thursday, despite households remaining cautious about spending.
Read moreFriday preview: UK retail sales, BoJ policy announcement eyed
22nd Jan 2026 09:08
(Sharecast News) - There are no FTSE 350 corporate releases scheduled for Friday, but investors will eye the latest UK retail sales data and an interest rate announcement from the Bank of Japan.
Read moreBeazley rejects £7.7bn takeover offer from Zurich Financial
22nd Jan 2026 09:06
(Sharecast News) - Beazley said on Thursday that it has rejected a £7.7bn takeover offer from Zurich Financial as it "materially undervalues" the company and its longer-term prospects.
Read moreYoung's reports record festive trading ahead of planned Main Market switch
22nd Jan 2026 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Pub landlord Young & Co's said on Thursday that Trading trading was "very strong" over the Christmas and New Year period, with like-for-like sales for the three-weeks to 5 January increasing by 11.2%.
Read moreMears Group flags solid strategic progress
22nd Jan 2026 08:53
(Sharecast News) - Mears Group said in an update on Thursday that it made significant progress against its strategic objectives in the year ended 31 December, as the housing services provider reported strong second-half trading and maintained profitability despite a shifting revenue mix.
Read moreTritax upbeat following 'transformational' year
22nd Jan 2026 08:51
(Sharecast News) - Tritax Big Box said it had started 2026 on the front foot on Thursday, following a "transformational" year which saw it expand into data centres.
Read moreInitial jobless claims climb to 200,000
22nd Jan 2026 08:47
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip in the week ended 17 January, according to the Labor Department.
Read moreSociete Generale unveils plans to cut 1,800 roles
22nd Jan 2026 08:30
(Sharecast News) - French lender Societe Generale has announced plans to cut 1,800 job positions in France as part of an "organisational simplification" to improve operational efficiency.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise amid tariff relief; B&M slides on profit warning
22nd Jan 2026 08:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Thursday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump ditched plans to impose tariffs on European nations that opposed his pursuit of Greenland, and hailed the framework of a deal on the territory.
Read moreAuction Technology on track to meet FY expectations
22nd Jan 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - Auction Technology said on Thursday that it was on track to meet full-year expectations, having recently rejected a twelfth takeover proposal from shareholder FitzWalter Capital.
Read moreGreenland's future still unclear as Europe mulls shift away from US
22nd Jan 2026 08:05
(Sharecast News) - The future of Greenland remained uncertain on Thursday, even after US President Donald Trump ruled out the use of military force to annexe the island and U-turned on his threat of tariffs against those who oppose him.
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