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NinetyOne Q1 AUM grows to £184bn
17th Jul 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Investment manager Ninety One said on Friday that assets under management had hit £184bn as of 30 June, up from £139.7bn a year earlier and £171.8bn at the end of the previous quarter on 31 March.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx slumps after Asia tech sell-off
17th Jul 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were lower on Friday morning as a sharp sell‑off in tech stocks across Asian markets and higher oil prices fed into risk‑off sentiment at the open.
Read moreRBC Capital Markets lowers target price on Auto Trader
17th Jul 2026 07:48
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets cut their price target on Auto Trader from 830p to 535p on Friday, saying weaker prospects for average revenue per retailer (ARPR) in FY27 leave few catalysts for upside.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to fall after Asian selloff
17th Jul 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Friday following a heavy selloff in Asia, as investors mulled escalating geopolitical tensions and the latest results from Netflix.
Read moreNetflix slides as soft Q3 outlook offsets solid Q2 results
17th Jul 2026 07:40
(Sharecast News) - Streaming giant Netflix traded lower in extended trading after its third‑quarter outlook came in shy of Wall Street expectations, with softer‑than‑hoped engagement trends also weighing on sentiment.
Read moreSaab posts stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings
17th Jul 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Swedish defence giant Saab reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Friday as accelerating European defence spending drove record orders and rapid sales growth.
Read moreWeek ahead: Alphabet, Tesla results due; ECB announcement eyed
17th Jul 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Among the highlights next week will be results from JD Wetherspoon, Alphabet, Tesla and Intel, as well as the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: IMF warning, AI threat, Vodafone
17th Jul 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - Britain cannot afford a fresh spending binge, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Andy Burnham. The Washington-based body said the UK Government should be "very selective in accommodating new demands" for spending and instead focus on reducing the deficit. It cautioned that the UK faces serious "challenges" from high debts, rising interest bills and the increasing costs of healthcare and pensions linked to an ageing population. - Telegraph
Read moreBurberry US sales offset hit to Middle East from Iran war
17th Jul 2026 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Luxury brand Burberry on Friday reported a 5% rise in first-quarter sales driven by strong performances in the Americas and China which offset a decline in Europe and the Middle East due to the Iran war.
Read moreUS close: Chip stocks drag markets lower as Nasdaq sinks 1.5%
16th Jul 2026 21:40
(Sharecast News) - US stocks slid on Thursday as chip stocks continued to be pressured lower in spite of a blockbuster set of results from TSMC, while oil prices were volatile amid concerns of an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Read moreUnitedHealth lifts guidance as Q2 profits smash forecasts
16th Jul 2026 16:38
(Sharecast News) - Shares in UnitedHealth Group advanced in New York on Thursday after the healthcare insurance and health services group lifted its full-year guidance following a strong second quarter.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 rallies as investors seek havens amid tech sell-off
16th Jul 2026 16:30
(Sharecast News) - A late rally pushed the FTSE 100 into positive territory by the close on Thursday, with analysts pointing to the UK benchmark index's defensive qualities amid a tech sell-off in the US.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Rotork surges; Trustpilot plunges
16th Jul 2026 16:23
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,641.77 0.76%
Read moreEurope close: Stocks weaker on geopolitical tensions, tech concerns
16th Jul 2026 15:19
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed lower on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions and a global technology sell-off weighed on sentiment.
Read moreBroker tips: Rio Tinto, Ashtead Technology
16th Jul 2026 14:44
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg cut their price target on Rio Tinto from 8,200p to 8,100p on Thursday, saying higher‑than‑expected diesel costs in the Pilbara were likely to keep unit‑cost pressure elevated, while parts of the miner's Q2 production update pointed to downside risks in iron ore.
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