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FTSE 250 movers: Gold miners shine as yellow metal rallies; Trainline slumps
4th Nov 2026 15:21
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 1% at 24,919.46 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreUS services sector continues to expand as inflation pressures linger
4th Nov 2026 15:09
(Sharecast News) - US services sector growth remained solid in October, according to both S&P Global and the Institute for Supply Management, although rising costs and growing uncertainty continued to weigh on business confidence.
Read moreUS open: Stocks surge as investors bet on Washington gridlock after midterms
4th Nov 2026 14:46
(Sharecast News) - Major indices were sharply higher early on Wednesday after Americans overwhelmingly rejected Donald Trump's Republican party in the US midterm elections.
Read moreBroker tips: Acceler8 Ventures, Haleon
4th Nov 2026 14:45
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg initiated coverage of Acceler8 Ventures with a 'buy' rating and a 130p target price on Wednesday, arguing that the company's exposure to China's lottery market offers significant upside that was not reflected in the current valuation.
Read moreDirector dealings: Dunelm CEO raises stake
4th Nov 2026 14:44
(Sharecast News) - Dunelm revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Clodagh Moriarty had acquired 16,105 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed furniture and homewares retailer.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Lion Finance surges on results; Weir slides
4th Nov 2026 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was 1.6% higher at 10,805.49 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreUS trade deficit narrows in September as exports hit record high
4th Nov 2026 13:43
(Sharecast News) - The US trade deficit narrowed in September as exports and imports both climbed to fresh highs, with a surge in capital goods shipments helping offset stronger demand for foreign products.
Read moreSmiths News shares drop as weaker profits overshadow major contract wins
4th Nov 2026 13:39
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Smiths News slumped on Wednesday after the newspaper and magazine distributor reported a decline in annual earnings and highlighted the short-term impact of investment on profitability, with investors seemingly shrugging off news of major contract wins.
Read moreKraft Heinz boosts guidance, shares spark
4th Nov 2026 13:38
(Sharecast News) - US food giant Kraft Heinz amended its full-year outlook on Wednesday, sending its shares higher in early trading, as turnaround plans gathered pace.
Read moreJefferies downgrades Haleon to 'hold', cuts price target
4th Nov 2026 13:33
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Haleon on Wednesday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 320p from 400p following the consumer healthcare firm's third-quarter update last week.
Read moreJefferies downgrades Haleon to 'hold', cuts price target
4th Nov 2026 13:33
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Haleon on Wednesday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 320p from 400p following the consumer healthcare firm's third-quarter update last week.
Read moreUS private sector employment increases by 86,000 in October
4th Nov 2026 12:58
(Sharecast News) - US private sector employment increased by 86,000 in October, according to ADP, exceeding expectations for a 69,000 gain and matching September's upwardly revised reading.
Read moreUS mortgage applications fall 1.2pc despite modest easing in borrowing costs
4th Nov 2026 12:36
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 1.2% in the week ended 30 October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, following a 3.4% rise in the prior week.
Read moreUber sees shares motor ahead as Q3 revenues top forecasts
4th Nov 2026 12:26
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Uber Technologies motored ahead on Wednesday after quarterly revenues beat forecasts, even as the ride hailing giant posted a sharp slide in profits.
Read moreEurozone growth slows to four-month low - PMI
4th Nov 2026 11:50
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone economic growth slowed in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as new orders weakened and inflationary pressures intensified.
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