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London open: Stocks gain but B&M tanks after another profit warning
20th Oct 2025 08:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as worries about the trade spat between the US and China eased, but B&M tanked after another profit warning.
Read moreGlobalData cuts margin guidance but gives confident outlook
20th Oct 2025 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Shares in GlobalData dropped sharply on Monday after the data, insight and technology company tempered its full-year profit outlook due to the slower-than-expected integration of acquired businesses throughout the year.
Read moreBank of Ireland hikes car finance mis-selling provision
20th Oct 2025 08:18
(Sharecast News) - Bank of Ireland Group has set aside £350m to compensate customers who were mis-sold car finance loans, more than double its previous estimate.
Read moreGalliford Try appointed to new £3bn affordable home framework
20th Oct 2025 08:10
(Sharecast News) - Construction group Galliford Try said on Monday that its building business has been appointed to a £3bn affordable homes framework by major registered provider (RP), The Hyde Group.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx rallies after US bank scare; Kering jumps
20th Oct 2025 07:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Monday, shrugging off concerns about the stability of the US regional banking sector that hit equities in the sector last week.
Read moreSecure Trust Bank increases motor finance redress provision by £16m
20th Oct 2025 07:52
(Sharecast News) - Secure Trust Bank increased its motor finance redress provision on Monday by around £16m following the Financial Conduct Authority's ruling on the scandal the week before last.
Read moreChill Brands pivots to multi-brand distribution model, eyes growth in nicotine alternatives
20th Oct 2025 07:43
(Sharecast News) - Fast-moving consumer packaged goods company Chill Brands said on Monday that it has transitioned into a diversified distribution and services group, moving away from its previous own-brand model to focus on broader partnerships across the consumer goods sector.
Read moreMothercare defers pension contributions, breaches covenant
20th Oct 2025 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Mothercare is to defer pension contributions until next year, the retailer confirmed on Monday, as it battles to turn the struggling parent and baby chain around.
Read moreChinese GDP, retail sales growth slows as investment slumps
20th Oct 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - A host of Chinese economic data came in line or ahead of forecasts on Monday - though GDP and retail sales growth both slowed to their lowest rates in a year while fixed-asset investment unexpectedly fell - as the country's central bank left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fifth straight month.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's slide
20th Oct 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week, amid easing concerns about trade tensions between the US and China.
Read moreBerenberg upgrades Rolls-Royce to 'hold', hikes target price
20th Oct 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg upgraded British multinational Rolls-Royce to 'hold' from 'sell' on Monday and hiked its target price from 240p to 1,080p as it took a fresh look at the aerospace and defence sector.
Read moreGerman September producer prices fall 1.7% vs 2024
20th Oct 2025 07:28
(Sharecast News) - German producer prices fell 1.7% last month year on year due to lower energy costs, according to official statistics published on Monday.
Read moreMonday newspaper round-up: Betfred, Trustpilot, planning applications
20th Oct 2025 07:21
(Sharecast News) - Betfred has said it will close all 1,287 of its high street betting shops if Rachel Reeves raises taxes on the gambling industry in next month's budget. The company's threat comes amid speculation that the chancellor is considering a tax increase worth up to £3.2bn on sports betting to help to close a potential £30bn shortfall in the public finances. Betfred said such a tax increase would ultimately force all its shops to close, putting 7,500 jobs at risk. - Guardian
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as trade tensions ease; B&M slides on profit warning
20th Oct 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Monday as worries about the trade spat between the US and China eased, but B&M shares tumbled after another profit warning from the discount retailer.
Read moreEurozone construction falters in August
20th Oct 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's construction sector faltered in August, official figures showed on Monday, weighed down by weakness in civil engineering.
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