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London pre-open: Stocks to fall as Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran
15th Jul 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as Donald Trump threatened to expand US strikes on Iran.
Read moreB&M posts 2% Q1 sales rise as France offsets weaker UK
15th Jul 2026 07:29
(Sharecast News) - Shares in B&M slumped on Wednesday as the retailer reported a 2.3% decline in UK like-for-like sales for the first quarter.
Read moreWednesday newspaper round-up: Heating oil customers, benefit claimants, SoftBank chief
15th Jul 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Heating oil customers whose deliveries were cancelled when the war in the Middle East caused a price surge are to receive compensation of up to £350 each following an investigation by the UK competition watchdog. As the crisis unfolded, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was investigating heating oil suppliers after complaints that existing orders were being scrapped, with customers offered new deliveries at a significantly higher price. - Guardian
Read moreThursday preview: Ocado, Crest Nicholson and Netflix results due
15th Jul 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Thursday will see the release of half-year results from Ocado and housebuilder Crest Nicholson, full-year results from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, and trading updates from homeware retailer Dunelm, Diploma, DFS and Wise.
Read moreEurozone industrial production retreats after recent gains
15th Jul 2026 07:17
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production across the eurozone unexpectedly declined in May, according to figures from Eurostat on Wednesday, with output falling for the first time in four months.
Read moreBarratt Redrow unveils £400m capital return as FY profits meet forecasts
15th Jul 2026 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Barratt Redrow has launched a new share buyback programme as part of a new £400m capital return, following a "solid performance" over the financial year to 28 June, with profits in line with market expectations.
Read moreUS close: Stocks eke out gains as CPI cools, bank earnings impress
14th Jul 2026 21:21
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green at the close on Tuesday, with traders balancing rising US-Iran tensions against June inflation data and a fresh batch of bank earnings.
Read moreOil prices ease off highs as Trump abandons 20% Hormuz fee
14th Jul 2026 16:25
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices eased off highs on Tuesday after Donald Trump abandoned plans to impose a 20% charge on cargo shipments through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Read moreBlackRock Income & Growth sees portfolio grow in volatile June
14th Jul 2026 15:30
(Sharecast News) - London-listed BlackRock Income & Growth Investment Trust has reiterated its constructive long-term view of the UK market in face of ongoing macro volatility, as it reported an improvement in its portfolio value over the past month.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Genus gains on outlook; Oil stocks up amid Gulf tensions
14th Jul 2026 15:19
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,378.17 -0.08%
Read moreUS open: Stocks edge higher as traders weigh CPI slowdown, bank earnings
14th Jul 2026 14:59
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Tuesday, with traders balancing rising US-Iran tensions against June inflation data and a fresh batch of bank earnings.
Read moreDirector dealings: SysGroup executive chairman ups shareholding
14th Jul 2026 14:46
(Sharecast News) - SysGroup revealed on Tuesday that executive chairman Heejae Chae had acquired 416,639 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed IT services provider.
Read moreBroker tips: Pearson, Genus
14th Jul 2026 14:38
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan downgraded Pearson on Tuesday to 'neutral' from 'overweight' and cut its price target on the stock to 1,420p from 1,430p, saying its forecasts now only imply modest upside and that it sees better value elsewhere.
Read moreProfits hit record high at Goldman Sachs on bullish markets
14th Jul 2026 14:33
(Sharecast News) - Profits at Goldman Sachs soared in the last quarter, the Wall Street giant confirmed on Tuesday, on the back of record equity trading and a surge in investment banking fees.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Oil giants gush higher; Barratt Redrow retreats ahead of update
14th Jul 2026 14:29
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 10,532.38 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
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