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US mortgage applications surge 20pc week-on-week
9th Apr 2025 11:56
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications surged 20% in the week ended 4 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, more than erasing the three consecutive weekly declines preceding it.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures lower as Trump's tariffs come into effect
9th Apr 2025 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Wednesday as Donald Trump's tit-for-tat tariff war with China continued to escalate.
Read moreEurope midday: Bonds, pharma stocks hit as Trump tariffs begin
9th Apr 2025 11:22
(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Wednesday as US tariffs came into force, with the pharma sector now apparently in the sights of US President Donald Trump's trade policy, while a sell-off in US government bonds also heightened concerns among investors.
Read moreJD Sports says FY profits to meet guidance, shares rally
9th Apr 2025 11:16
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports surged on Wednesday as it said that full-year profits were set to be in line with previous guidance and announced the launch of a £100m share buyback.
Read moreEpwin reports strong growth in full-year profits, margins
9th Apr 2025 11:16
(Sharecast News) - Epwin Group reported strong growth in profits and margins for 2024 on Wednesday, despite lower revenue, as the building products manufacturer focused on operational efficiency and strategic delivery in a challenging market.
Read moreBeijing looks to boost economy in light of tariff hit - report
9th Apr 2025 10:50
(Sharecast News) - Beijing is discussing ways to shore up the economy, it was reported on Wednesday, after Donald Trump's historic 104% tariff came into effect.
Read moreCordel reaches 'important milestone' on CASE system
9th Apr 2025 10:30
(Sharecast News) - Transport analytics group Cordel provided a progress update on the development of its Positive Train Control system for railroads in North America on Wednesday, stating it has achieved Multimodal AI capabilities on its 'Cordel Asset Extraction' system - a rail industry first.
Read moreAccesso secures Qiddiya giga-project contract
9th Apr 2025 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Software firm Accesso Technology announced on Wednesday that it has been selected as the guest experience technology provider for Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya giga-project.
Read moreRoyal Mail says Ofcom postal reforms would increase costs for customers
9th Apr 2025 09:57
(Sharecast News) - Royal Mail has expressed concerns about Ofcom's proposed reforms to the universal postal service, saying they could add "significant costs" to customers.
Read moreAsia report: Most markets fall as Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' take effect
9th Apr 2025 09:36
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets broadly declined on Wednesday after the latest round of US tariffs came into force, targeting specific countries and raising cumulative duties on Chinese goods to 104%.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx slumps as US tariffs take effect
9th Apr 2025 09:20
(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped at the open on Wednesday as US tariffs came into force, sparking fears of a global recession as a sell-off in US government bonds also caused concerns among investors.
Read moreInvestors sell off US Treasuries
9th Apr 2025 09:07
(Sharecast News) - The sell-off in safe-haven US Treasuries extended on Wednesday, as global markets reacted to Donald Trump's tariff regime coming into effect.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE tumbles as tariffs kick in
9th Apr 2025 09:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
Read moreSaga warns of profits dip in current year, reiterates long-term outlook
9th Apr 2025 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Travel-to-publishing group Saga posted a jump in annual earnings on Wednesday, but warned the coming year would be "one of transition", leading to weaker profits.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE tumbles as tariffs kick in
9th Apr 2025 09:02
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled in early trade on Wednesday as Trump's sweeping tariffs came into force, including a swingeing 104% on China.
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