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Asia report: Shares mixed as yen, possible BoJ rate hike in focus
14th Aug 2026 08:40
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets finished mixed on Friday as the yen weakened further, with traders increasingly pricing in the prospect of additional Bank of Japan rate hikes.
Read moreArrow Exploration expands Canadian portfolio with Thorsby acquisition
14th Aug 2026 08:32
(Sharecast News) - Exploration and production firm Arrow Exploration said on Friday that it has acquired a producing oil and gas property in the Thorsby area of central Alberta for CAD $12.15m (£6.66m), funded entirely from existing cash reserves.
Read moreBerenberg raises Gym Group target price, cites multi‑year growth potential
14th Aug 2026 08:21
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price for The Gym Group from 255p to 295p on Friday, saying the low‑cost operator offered a multi‑year growth story in an underpenetrated market and remains attractively valued.
Read moreEurope open: US treasury sale, Iran blockade threat weigh on sentiment
14th Aug 2026 08:06
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed on Friday as investors assessed the latest US treasury auction and threats from Washington to blockade Iran.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE dips despite fresh high for S&P 500
14th Aug 2026 08:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged a smidgen lower in early trade on Friday, failing to make any gains despite a fresh high for the S&P 500 after another soft US inflation print eased concerns about a rate hike in September.
Read moreDiversified Energy confirms early talks to buy Birch Resources
14th Aug 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Diversified Energy confirmed on Friday that it has had preliminary discussions about a possible acquisition of oil and gas company Birch Resources.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen up after S&P 500 hits fresh high
14th Aug 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Friday after the S&P 500 hit a fresh high as another inflation reading eased concerns about a rate hike in September.
Read moreGBG cuts revenue guidance on weaker Americas trade
14th Aug 2026 07:26
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Identity verification tech provider GBG tanked by 30% on Friday after the lowered revenue guidance as second‑quarter trading in its Americas Identity unit weakened, with higher‑than‑expected volume attrition at several key customers holding back growth.
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: Elon Musk, Thames Water, Avant Homes
14th Aug 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Young people out of work or at risk of unemployment in the UK are to join "AI boot camps" where they harness the technology to get a foothold in the workplace. The government's latest attempt to address the crisis in Neets - young people not in work or education - involves turning to a technology that many view as a potential threat to employment. - Guardian
Read moreLondon close: FTSE dragged lower by miners again; software stocks gain
14th Aug 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in the red on Friday, dragged lower by weakness in the mining sector again.
Read moreAviva H1 operating profits up 24pc as Direct Line boosts UK insurance
14th Aug 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Insurance firm Aviva posted a strong set of interim results on Friday, with operating profits rising 24% to £1.33bn as the insurer continued to build momentum across its core markets and benefited from the integration of Direct Line.
Read moreUS close: S&P 500 hits fresh record high as traders digest July PPI reading
13th Aug 2026 22:06
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting new record as market particpants digested another key inflation reading.
Read moreJPMorgan upgrades Aviva, downgrades L&G and M&G
13th Aug 2026 14:59
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan upgraded Aviva on Thursday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and reiterated its 'overweight' stance on Standard Life, but downgraded Legal & General and M&G to 'underweight' from neutral'.
Read moreBroker tips: Balfour Beatty, Aviva, Standard Life
13th Aug 2026 14:59
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price for Balfour Beatty from 870p to 1,070p on Thursday, citing a materially stronger balance‑sheet position and upgraded earnings expectations following a robust first‑half performance.
Read moreUS open: Stocks trade higher as investors thumb over another key inflation report
13th Aug 2026 14:57
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday as market participants digested another key inflation reading.
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