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London midday: FTSE down ahead of Trump speech, after inflation print
21st Jan 2026 11:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a little weaker by midday on Wednesday as investors mulled an unexpected increase in UK inflation and looked ahead to a speech by US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Read moreTrading on track at Workspace despite slower market
21st Jan 2026 10:48
(Sharecast News) - Workspace Group said third-quarter trading had been in line with expectations on Wednesday, despite a slower market weighing on enquiries.
Read moreUK house price inflation hits five-month high despite Budget uncertainty
21st Jan 2026 10:37
(Sharecast News) - UK house price inflation picked up to a five-month high in November despite heightened uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget announcement, while rent price growth slowed slightly.
Read moreGoldman Sachs downgrades Admiral, upgrades Phoenix
21st Jan 2026 10:18
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs downgraded Admiral but upgraded Phoenix on Wednesday as it took a look at the European insurance sector.
Read moreBerenberg upgrades Smiths to 'buy', raises target prices on Halma and Weir
21st Jan 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at the UK capital goods sector on Wednesday, stating 2026 would likely see the acceleration of fiscal dominance among key global geographies with geopolitics, and fiscal support driving strategic industry growth to varying degrees in many jurisdictions.
Read moreBarry Callebaut names former Unilever boss chief executive
21st Jan 2026 09:44
(Sharecast News) - Barry Callebaut is to replace its chief executive, the world's largest chocolate maker confirmed on Wednesday, as it seeks to revive its fortunes following a difficult period for the cocoa industry.
Read moreShore Capital notes 'encouraging' update from JD Sports but stays cautious
21st Jan 2026 09:41
(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has kept a 'hold' rating on JD Sports Fashion given the "muted outlook" for the sports apparel retailer next year, but said it sees a number of positives in Wednesday's trading update.
Read moreThursday preview: AB Foods and B&M updates due; UK borrowing data in focus
21st Jan 2026 09:27
(Sharecast News) - Thursday will bring a trading update from Primark owner Associated British Foods, as well as a third-quarter statement from discount retailer B&M and a Q4 update from home improvement retailer Wickes.
Read moreElementis FY operating profit seen 'marginally ahead' of consensus
21st Jan 2026 09:25
(Sharecast News) - Elementis said on Wednesday that full-year operating profit was set to be "marginally ahead" of consensus expectations despite ongoing challenging market conditions.
Read moreAmaroq upbeat on drilling results from Greenland's Minturn
21st Jan 2026 09:24
(Sharecast News) - Amaroq said in an update on Wednesday that exploration results from its 2025 field campaign at the Minturn prospect in northwest Greenland confirmed high-grade iron mineralisation and highlighted potential for copper and gold, supporting its view that the area represented a large-scale iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) system.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed as Trump's Greenland threats continue
21st Jan 2026 09:22
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested escalating trade tensions linked to Donald Trump's threats over Greenland, while a sharp move into safe havens pushed gold to a fresh record.
Read moreHochschild reports 2025 production in line with guidance
21st Jan 2026 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Hochschild Mining said in an update on Wednesday that 2025 production was in line with its revised guidance, underpinned by a strong operational performance at its Inmaculada and San Jose mines and continued progress at the Mara Rosa operation, as the group pointed to a sharp improvement in cash generation amid higher precious metals prices.
Read moreGalliford Try boosts guidance after strong first half
21st Jan 2026 09:09
(Sharecast News) - Galliford Try boosted its full-year outlook on Wednesday, after first-half trading beat expectations.
Read moreIntermediate Capital Group AuM grows in Q3
21st Jan 2026 08:51
(Sharecast News) - Private equity investor Intermediate Capital Group said on Wednesday that assets under management came to $127bn in the third quarter, with fee‑earning AUM rising to $85bn - up 1% on the period and 11% year‑on‑year on a constant‑currency basis.
Read moreQuilter shares rise on record inflows despite Budget uncertainty
21st Jan 2026 08:31
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Quilter were rising strongly on Wednesday after the wealth management firm reported record quarterly net inflows in the fourth quarter despite outflows from high net worth clients ahead of the Autumn Budget announcement in November.
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