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US housing activity picks up as both permits and starts post solid monthly increases
18th Feb 2026 13:34
(Sharecast News) - US building permits and housing starts both strengthened in December, according to fresh figures from the Census Bureau, pointing to a firmer end to the year for residential construction despite ongoing regional divergences.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: BAE Systems, Glencore gain; Unilever hit by downgrade
18th Feb 2026 13:29
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was 1.4% firmer at 10,704.61 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreMoody's impresses with Q4 profits, 2026 guidance
18th Feb 2026 13:05
(Sharecast News) - Shares in credit ratings agency Moody's were rising in pre-market trade on Wednesday after fourth-quarter results impressed, with double-digit revenue growth and a surge in profits, while guidance for 2026 comfortably beat expectations.
Read moreUS mortgage applications rise 2.8pc
18th Feb 2026 12:30
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications rose 2.8% in the week ended 14 February, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, partially reversing the roughly 20% cumulative decline seen over the previous three weeks.
Read moreNvidia sells remaining stake in Arm
18th Feb 2026 12:29
(Sharecast News) - Nvidia has sold its remaining stake in chip technology firm Arm Holdings, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
Read moreKeystone Law flags full-year results ahead of expectations
18th Feb 2026 12:07
(Sharecast News) - Keystone Law Group said on Wednesday that it expected to report full-year revenue and adjusted profit before tax marginally ahead of current market expectations for the year ended 31 January, supported by strong trading and continued client demand.
Read moreYouGov appoints permanent chair, Davis steps down
18th Feb 2026 12:04
(Sharecast News) - YouGov announced on Wednesday that Deborah Davis had stepped down as chair and from the board with immediate effect, with Ian Griffiths appointed as permanent chair.
Read moreSpire Healthcare to extend deadline for takeover talks - report
18th Feb 2026 11:34
(Sharecast News) - Private hospital operator Spire Healthcare said on Wednesday that the deadline for takeover talks with private equity firms Bridgepoint and Triton has been extended as discussions are ongoing.
Read moreEurope midday: Stoxx powers to new record
18th Feb 2026 11:17
(Sharecast News) - European shares hit a fresh intra-day high on Wednesday as corporate results pushed markets higher along with a fall in UK inflation.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures trade higher ahead of FOMC minutes
18th Feb 2026 11:05
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as market participants awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting after the close.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE hits fresh highs as miners, defence firms rally
18th Feb 2026 10:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had hit fresh highs by midday on Wednesday, with miners and defence firms pacing the gains, as the latest UK inflation increased the likelihood of a March rate cut.
Read moreAnglo Asian sets out strong 2026 production guidance
18th Feb 2026 10:30
(Sharecast News) - Anglo Asian Mining set out its production and cost guidance for 2026 on Wednesday, forecasting a sharp increase in copper output as it enters its first full year as a multi-asset producer.
Read moreChristine Lagarde said to be planning early exit from ECB
18th Feb 2026 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Christine Lagarde is reportedly set to leave the European Central Bank before her eight-year term as president expires in October 2027.
Read moreChristine Lagarde said to be planning early exit from ECB
18th Feb 2026 10:21
(Sharecast News) - Christine Lagarde is reportedly set to leave the European Central Bank before her eight-year term as president expires in October 2027.
Read moreAmaroq delisting from TSX-V, moving to London's Main Market
18th Feb 2026 09:57
(Sharecast News) - Amaroq said on Wednesday that it has applied for a voluntary delisting of its common shares from the TSX Venture Exchange, with the move expected to take effect at the close of trading on 19 March, as it prepared to transition its London listing to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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