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World economy to remain 'resilient' despite risks - IMF
19th Jan 2026 10:34
(Sharecast News) - The global economy is expected to remain "resilient" this year, the International Monetary Fund forecast on Monday, despite mounting trade tensions and geopolitical risks.
Read moreCiti lifts price target on Vodafone, maintains 'neutral' rating
19th Jan 2026 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Citi lifted its price target on Vodafone on Monday to 100p from 85p as it put Kenyan telecoms firm Safaricom in its forecasts.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed on Greenland tensions, China data
19th Jan 2026 09:42
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets mostly slipped on Monday as investors weighed escalating geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland against a heavy slate of economic data from China, while rising Japanese bond yields added to caution across the region.
Read moreEurozone inflation hits seven-month low, falls more than expected
19th Jan 2026 09:41
(Sharecast News) - Inflation across the eurozone eased more than expected in December, according to figures from Eurostat on Monday, with the annual change in the consumer price index slipping below the European Central Bank's 2% target for the first time in seven months.
Read moreAnpario delivers 'stronger than expected' FY operating performance
19th Jan 2026 09:40
(Sharecast News) - Animal feed additives manufacturer Anpario said on Monday that it had delivered a "stronger than expected operating performance" in the second half of 2025, leading to both full-year revenue and adjusted underlying earnings growing year-on-year.
Read moreChristie Group flags full-year outperformance, shares jump
19th Jan 2026 09:38
(Sharecast News) - Christie Group said in an update on Monday that it now expected to report a full-year performance for 2025 materially ahead of its previously upgraded expectations, following uncharacteristically strong invoicing in December.
Read moreUK consumer sentiment hits nine-month low as household finances deteriorate
19th Jan 2026 09:34
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence has hit a nine-month low, according to a closely watched indicator from S&P Global, with household sentiment deteriorating further in January.
Read moreTuesday preview: Netflix earnings, UK jobs data in focus
19th Jan 2026 09:25
(Sharecast News) - Tuesday will see the release of fourth-quarter earnings from streaming giant Netflix, as well as the latest UK jobs data.
Read moreAuction Technology rejects improved takeover proposal from FitzWalter
19th Jan 2026 08:56
(Sharecast News) - Auction Technology said on Monday that the latest takeover proposal from its largest shareholder, FitzWalter Capital, at 400p a share, continues to undervalue the business.
Read moreBerenberg nudges up target price on Johnson Service Group
19th Jan 2026 08:55
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg nudged up their target price on Johnson Service Group from 195 to 205p after the group reported "another resilient performance".
Read moreProperty Franchise Group acquires 85pc stake in financial services business
19th Jan 2026 08:40
(Sharecast News) - Multi-brand property franchisor The Property Franchise Group has acquired an 85% stake in Smart Advice Financial Solutions, a leading financial services business.
Read moreChina GDP grows 5% in 2025
19th Jan 2026 08:20
(Sharecast News) - China's economy expanded by 5% in 2025 despite US tariffs, with exports boosting GDP and offset a weak domestic economy, official data revealed on Monday.
Read moreRBC ups targets for Greencore as Bakkavor acquisition lifts growth potential
19th Jan 2026 08:12
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets has raised its target price for Greencore from 300p to 330p and reiterated an 'outperform' rating on the stock, highlighting the upside potential from the convenience food group's acquisition of Bakkavor.
Read moreStarmer hits out over Greenland tariffs, but rules out trade war
19th Jan 2026 08:10
(Sharecast News) - Keir Starmer criticised Donald Trump on Monday, after the US president threatened to hit allies with a wave of tariffs over Greenland, but ruled out retaliatory levies.
Read moreM&C Saatchi FY LFL net revenues seen lower
19th Jan 2026 08:05
(Sharecast News) - Communications firm M&C Saatchi said on Monday that it has continued to trade in line with guidance issued in November, with full-year like‑for‑like net revenues expected to fall around 7% year-on-year.
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