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FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally, BP gushes lower
24th Aug 2026 13:39
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 10,813.94 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Read moreJPMorgan upgrades Diploma to 'overweight', hikes price target
24th Aug 2026 13:06
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan upgraded Diploma on Monday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and hiked the price target to 8,250p from 5,760p to reflect its view that it's a high-quality compounder, capable of sustaining double-digit earnings per share growth into the medium term.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Playtech leads gainers
24th Aug 2026 12:55
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,675.30 -0.18%
Read moreChicago Fed national activity index slips to -0.08 in July
24th Aug 2026 12:53
(Sharecast News) - The Chicago Federal Reserve's national activity index pointed to a further cooling in US economic growth in July, with the headline index slipping to -0.08 from +0.06 in June as most underlying indicators weakened.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed as tech weakness offsets easing bond pressures
24th Aug 2026 12:52
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as weakness across chipmakers outweighed a pullback in Treasury yields.
Read moreBroker tips: Hiscox, EasyJet, Diploma
24th Aug 2026 12:51
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg said Hiscox's "underpriced momentum" offered clear upside for investors, arguing the shares failed to reflect the insurer's accelerating top‑line growth and improving operating leverage.
Read moreDirector dealings: Cake Box CEO raises stake
24th Aug 2026 12:46
(Sharecast News) - Cake Box revealed on Monday that chief executive Sukh Chamdal had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed cakes retailer.
Read moreAsia report: Shares lower as tech sell-off, Alibaba placing hits sentiment
24th Aug 2026 12:00
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets were mostly lower on Monday as yen strength and firmer global bond yields kept risk appetite subdued across the region, while investors also remained cautious ahead of new US sanctions on Iran.
Read moreEurope midday: Shares mixed ahead of US call on Iran sanctions
24th Aug 2026 11:35
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Monday as traders awaited the details of planned US sanctions against Iran.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures retreat as higher yields, geopolitical risks weigh
24th Aug 2026 11:30
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Monday as markets remained under pressure from elevated global bond yields after a losing week.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE pops higher in quiet trade; US sanctions eyed
24th Aug 2026 10:55
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had popped into the black by midday on Monday in quiet trade, as investors eyed details of fresh US sanctions on Iran.
Read moreSaba Capital requests board changes at Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust
24th Aug 2026 10:07
(Sharecast News) - Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust urged its shareholders to take no action on Monday after activist investor Saba Capital issued a requisition notice to have three directors of its choosing appointed at the upcoming annual general meeting.
Read moreExxonMobil, LyondellBasell said to be among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets
24th Aug 2026 09:09
(Sharecast News) - Shell has reportedly drawn interest from potential bidders including ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell for its US chemicals assets.
Read moreRBC Capital Markets hikes target price on EasyJet
24th Aug 2026 08:54
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets lifted its price target on easyJet to 715p from 600p on Monday, aligning it with Apollo's offer price and highlighting what it sees as further upside for the shares despite trimming near‑term estimates.
Read moreSkinBioTherapeutics names Anita Slater as interim CFO
24th Aug 2026 08:49
(Sharecast News) - Life sciences business SkinBioTherapeutics has tapped Anita Slater to take over as interim chief financial officer for an initial six-month term.
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