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Consumer inflation eases in China while producer prices rocket
9th Jul 2026 09:30
(Sharecast News) - Consumer inflation slowed slightly in China last month, official data showed on Thursday, narrowly missing expectations, while producer prices hit a near four-year high.
Read moreConsumer inflation eases in China while producer prices rocket
9th Jul 2026 09:30
(Sharecast News) - Consumer inflation slowed slightly in China last month, official data showed on Thursday, narrowly missing expectations, while producer prices hit a near four-year high.
Read moreGerman trade surplus jumps as US shipments surge
9th Jul 2026 09:19
(Sharecast News) - Germany's trade surplus unexpectedly jumped in May, according to the country's federal statistics agency, as exports climbed to their highest level in three and a half years, driven by strong demand from the US.
Read moreBytes Technology hails solid trading in first four months of the year
9th Jul 2026 09:16
(Sharecast News) - Bytes Technology said on Thursday that it traded well in the first four months of the year, delivering double-digit year-on-year growth in gross invoiced income and gross profit across both the private and public sectors.
Read moreLondonMetric flags solid portfolio performance
9th Jul 2026 08:25
(Sharecast News) - LondonMetric said on Thursday that its £7.6bn triple-net lease portfolio continued to perform well, with occupancy rising to 98.3% from 97.7% since the start of the financial year and average lease lengths at 17 years.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx shrugs off US-Iran tensions to post gains
9th Jul 2026 08:19
(Sharecast News) - European shares shrugged off the latest tit-for-tat strikes by the US and Iran to be broadly higher at the open on Thursday.
Read moreUS and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes
9th Jul 2026 08:14
(Sharecast News) - The US has launched another round of attacks against Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to flare.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE falls amid escalating US-Iran tensions
9th Jul 2026 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran following further strikes.
Read moreToscafund gets another extension to deadline for Spire offer
9th Jul 2026 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that the 'put up or shut up' deadline for Toscafund Asset Management to make a takeover offer has been extended again as the investment firm continues to work towards the announcement of a 250p-a-share bid.
Read moreCapita tanks again on potential £40m hit from civil service pension contract failings
9th Jul 2026 07:41
(Sharecast News) - Capita's troubles deepened and its share price spiralled again on Thursday as the UK government outsourcer warned profits would be hit by up to £40m as a result of its disastrous handling of the civil service pension contract.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to rise despite escalating US-Iran tensions
9th Jul 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday despite escalating tensions between the US and Iran, following heavy losses in the previous session.
Read moreComputacenter boosts guidance on bumper demand
9th Jul 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Computacenter lifted guidance on Thursday, sending shares soaring, after second-quarter trading was boosted by strong demand from hyperscalers.
Read morePlaytech sees FY earnings above expectations despite H2 slowdown
9th Jul 2026 07:27
(Sharecast News) - Gambling software maker Playtech said it expected annual earnings to be "significantly" above estimates after a strong performance in the first six months of the year, sending shares in the company surging more than 17%.
Read moreThursday newspaper round-up: UK vets, Sizewell B, Terry Smith
9th Jul 2026 07:17
(Sharecast News) - UK vets may have to have a licence and cap prescriptions for pet medicine at £21 under plans being considered by the government. Ministers are also considering establishing a regulator for the veterinary sector, including inspections, a mandatory licensing system and published compliance reports to improve accountability and choice. Every vet practice could need an official operating licence - similar to GP surgeries and care homes - under proposals in a white paper. - Guardian
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: AstraZeneca slides on drug trial results; miners rally
9th Jul 2026 07:12
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 10,473.04 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
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