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Chinese exports, imports smash forecasts in September

13th Oct 2025 10:07

(Sharecast News) - China's trade surplus with the rest of the world fell more than expected in September to its lowest in a year as import growth hit a 19-month high - though exports still came in stronger than estimates.

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Heathrow passenger numbers jump in September

13th Oct 2025 09:50

(Sharecast News) - More than 7m passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport last month, the hub said on Monday, making it the busiest September on record.

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Theon to buy 9.8% stake in France's Exosens

13th Oct 2025 09:49

(Sharecast News) - Theon International has agreed to buy a 9.8% stake in Exosens for €268.7m, or €54 per share, sending shares in the French night-vision goggle maker surging.

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Norman Broadbent Q3 net fee income up 26pc YOY

13th Oct 2025 09:47

(Sharecast News) - Executive search services firm Norman Broadbent said on Monday that net fee income had continued to improve in the third quarter, despite "persistent" market challenges.

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Cirata secures $3.1m deal with US insurer

13th Oct 2025 09:35

(Sharecast News) - Cirata announced on Monday that it has secured a $3.1m, three-year data integration software contract with an unnamed leading US insurer, marking the largest direct contract in the company's history.

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Big Yellow says Blackstone considering bid, shares spark

13th Oct 2025 09:16

(Sharecast News) - Big Yellow Group surged on Monday after private equity firm Blackstone confirmed it is considering a possible offer for the self-storage company.

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LSEG deepens Microsoft partnership with AI data integration

13th Oct 2025 09:13

(Sharecast News) - London Stock Exchange Group announced a new phase of its strategic partnership with Microsoft on Monday, in a bid to transform how financial institutions access and use LSEG's licensed data through Microsoft's AI platforms.

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UK retail sales growth slows as inflationary pressures build

13th Oct 2025 08:53

(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales growth slowed significantly in September amid rising price pressures and uncertainty ahead of the Budget, with the milder autumn weather dampening shopping activity further, according to the British Retail Consortium on Tuesday.

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Tritax Big Box to buy portfolio of logistics assets from Blackstone for £1.04bn

13th Oct 2025 08:53

(Sharecast News) - Tritax Big Box REIT said on Monday that it has exchanged contracts to buy a "high-quality" portfolio of logistics assets valued at just £1.04bn from US private equity firm Blackstone.

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Serica Energy to snap up BP North Sea assets

13th Oct 2025 08:35

(Sharecast News) - Serica Energy has agreed to snap up two BP interests in the North Sea, the oil and gas producer confirmed on Monday, sending shares in the AIM-listed firm higher.

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Shawbrook lays out plans for November IPO

13th Oct 2025 08:21

(Sharecast News) - Shawbrook Group confirmed plans to float on the London Stock Exchange in early November on Monday, aiming to raise £50m from new shares in what was expected to be the largest London initial public offering of the year.

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Europe open: Stocks partially rebound after tariff-related sell-off

13th Oct 2025 08:06

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rebounded slightly on Monday morning, bouncing back after a dramatic sell-off late on Friday owing to renewed trade tensions between the US and China.

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Tristel upbeat on US potential after solid full-year results

13th Oct 2025 08:05

(Sharecast News) - Infection prevent products group Tristel has raised its dividend after reporting strong growth in annual profits and a double-digit increase in revenue, as the company delivered an update outlook, driven by strong demand in the US.

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Science Group on track to deliver another strong FY performance

13th Oct 2025 07:58

(Sharecast News) - Science and technology consultancy Science Group said on Monday that it remains on course to deliver a strong full-year performance after posting record adjusted operating profit in its interim results.

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London open: FTSE edges up amid China-US de-escalation hopes

13th Oct 2025 07:53

(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday amid hopes of a de-escalation in the latest trade dispute between the US and China.

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