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Trump rules out using force in battle for control of Greenland
21st Jan 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump insisted America had a historical right to own Greenland on Wednesday and called for "immediate negotiations", but ruled out taking the Danish territory by force.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to dip as investors mull UK CPI, eye Trump speech
21st Jan 2026 07:31
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to a speech by US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Read moreBurberry comparable retail sales up 3pc in Q3
21st Jan 2026 07:30
(Sharecast News) - Fashion house Burberry reported a 3% rise in comparable retail sales in the third quarter of FY26, as the luxury group highlighted improving product momentum and stronger engagement with younger consumers.
Read moreWednesday newspaper round-up: Super-rich taxes, fossil fuel companies, farmers
21st Jan 2026 07:20
(Sharecast News) - Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich, amid growing concern that the wealthiest in society are buying political influence. An open letter, released to coincide with the World Economic Forum in Davos, calls on global leaders attending this week's conference to close the widening gap between the super-rich and everyone else. - Guardian
Read moreFoxtons agrees to acquire Birmingham lettings agency FleetMilne
21st Jan 2026 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Foxtons Group announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Birmingham-based lettings agency FleetMilne as it pushes to expand non-cyclical, recurring lettings earnings and enter the UK's second-largest city for the first time.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE nudges up as Trump comments calm markets
21st Jan 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - London stocks reversed earlier gains to end a touch higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump calmed markets by ruling out the use of force in his pursuit of Greenland, and as investors mulled an unexpected increase in UK inflation.
Read morePearson launches £350m share buyback, reiterates outlook
21st Jan 2026 07:08
(Sharecast News) - Educational publishing and services group Pearson has announced that it will kick off a new £350m share buyback programme as it reiterated confidence in meeting analysts' expectations this year.
Read moreJD Sports Christmas sales fall in 'volatile' market
21st Jan 2026 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Fourth-quarter sales at JD Sports Fashion slipped further during the Christmas period as a return to growth in North America - the retailer's biggest market - was offset by a weak performance in the UK and Europe amid a volatile consumer environment.
Read moreUK inflation unexpectedly ticks higher in December
21st Jan 2026 07:00
(Sharecast News) - Inflation rose by more than expected in December, official data showed on Wednesday, after a jump in tobacco prices and airfares.
Read moreUS close: Stocks sinks as Trump's Greenland tariff threats rattle markets
20th Jan 2026 21:52
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were firmly in the red at the close on Tuesday as Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric on Greenland, threatening to slap new tariffs on countries opposing the sale of the Danish territory.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks fall as Trump renews Greenland threats
20th Jan 2026 16:42
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Tuesday as investor sentiment remained under pressure from escalating geopolitical and trade tensions linked to US president Donald Trump's renewed threats over Greenland and tariffs.
Read moreGetech Group returns to full-year revenue growth
20th Jan 2026 16:40
(Sharecast News) - Getech Group reported a return to revenue growth and its first positive EBITDA result since 2019 on Tuesday, as a turnaround programme led by a new management team delivered cost reductions, sharper strategic focus and improved sales momentum in 2025.
Read moreMyCelx beats market expectations on 2025 profitability
20th Jan 2026 16:36
(Sharecast News) - MyCelx Technologies said in an update on Tuesday that it achieved profitability in 2025, materially outperforming market expectations, as strong revenue growth, tighter cost control and a higher contribution from higher-margin activity drove a sharp improvement in earnings.
Read moreThruvision secures contract with Asian mass transit project
20th Jan 2026 16:31
(Sharecast News) - Thruvision Group said in an update on Tuesday that it has secured a contract award through a regional integration partner for the deployment of its walk-through security technology in a major South-East Asian mass transit project, with the deal expected to generate more than £1m in revenue.
Read moreBroker tips: Whitbread, IHG, Marshalls, Bango
20th Jan 2026 15:15
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg downgraded Premier Inn owner Whitbread to 'hold' from 'buy', as it said the company has been the victim of exogenous factors outside of its control that have left the five-year plan out of reach.
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