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London midday: FTSE maintains gains as oil prices ease; telecoms buck trend
9th Oct 2026 10:57
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, and as investors shrugged off a disappointing revenue outlook from OpenAI.
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9th Oct 2026 10:25
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Read moreSIG CFO Simon Kesterton to succeed Pim Vervaat as chief executive
9th Oct 2026 09:35
(Sharecast News) - SIG said on Friday that chief financial officer Simon Kesterton will succeed Pim Vervaat as chief executive with effect from 1 May 2027.
Read moreTelecoms stocks sink on SpaceX push to become major US wireless carrier
9th Oct 2026 09:21
(Sharecast News) - Telecom stocks on both sides of the Pond fell sharply on Friday after SpaceX moved a step closer to turning its Starlink division into a US nationwide wireless carrier.
Read moreBerenberg lowers target price on Unite Group
9th Oct 2026 09:11
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on Unite Group from 668p to 634p on Friday, flagging ongoing pressure from falling asset values despite solid operational performance.
Read moreMotorpoint delivers sharp H1 profit growth on higher volumes, record metal margins
9th Oct 2026 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Automotive retailer Motorpoint said on Friday that trading had strengthened in the first half, with strategic investments in technology and new store growth driving a sharp improvement in profitability.
Read moreAirtel Money shares fall in London market debut
9th Oct 2026 08:44
(Sharecast News) - The share price of Airtel Money fell on its first day of conditional trading in London with the initial public offering of Airtel Africa's mobile financial services business off to a subdued start.
Read moreEurope open: Shares rally, oil falls on Trump pledge not to hit Iran before midterms
9th Oct 2026 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied on Friday as oil prices fell on a pledge from US President Donald Trump to bomb Iran before American midterm elections on November 3.
Read moreHargreaves Services awarded engineering contract at Sizewell C
9th Oct 2026 07:57
(Sharecast News) - AIM-listed Hargreaves Services said on Friday it has been selected for a two-year engineering project at the £5bn Sizewell C nuclear power project on the Suffolk coast.
Read moreAsia report: Stocks mixed as AI shares fall, oil prices retreat
9th Oct 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets were mixed on Friday, with subdued finishes in Tokyo, Singapore and Shanghai and strong gains in Hong Kong and Mumbai.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE rallies as oil prices ease
9th Oct 2026 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, and as investors shrugged off a disappointing revenue outlook from OpenAI.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to gain as oil prices ease
9th Oct 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday as oil prices eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month.
Read moreDCC Energy to sell technology division to One Equity Partners
9th Oct 2026 07:27
(Sharecast News) - DCC Energy has agreed to sell its technology division, Nexora, to funds managed by One Equity Partners in a deal valuing the business at $725m on a cash‑ and debt‑free basis.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rally as oil prices ease off highs; telecoms slump
9th Oct 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose on Friday as oil prices eased off their highs after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections next month, although telecoms were under the cosh.
Read moreOxford Metrics cuts profit outlook, announces acquisition and £3m buyback
9th Oct 2026 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Oxford Metrics slashed its full-year profit and revenue forecasts on Friday following weaker-than-expected trading, as it announced a bolt-on acquisition to expand its motion capture capabilities, along with a new £3m share buyback programme.
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