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RBC Capital starts coverage of Pan African Resources at 'outperform'
7th Aug 2026 12:17
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of mid-tier gold producer Pan African Resources on Friday with an 'outperform' rating and 155p price target.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo shines on precious metals prices
7th Aug 2026 12:16
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 100 (UKX) 10,948.29 0.74%
Read moreNon-farm payrolls unexpectedly drop in July, unemployment rate dips
7th Aug 2026 12:00
(Sharecast News) - The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, according to data released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve unlikely.
Read moreUS open: Stocks up as weak payrolls report makes September hike unlikely
7th Aug 2026 11:59
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose in early trade on Friday as a much weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report made a September rate hike from the Federal Reserve unlikely.
Read moreBroker tips: EasyJet, Next, Pan African Resources
7th Aug 2026 11:44
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan upgraded easyJet on Friday to 'neutral' from 'underweight' as it hiked the priced target to 715p from 360p to bring it in line with the agreed takeover price by Apollo.
Read moreEurope midday: Stoxx hits fresh record ahead of US jobs data
7th Aug 2026 10:29
(Sharecast News) - European shares hit another intra-day high, while oil prices edged lower on Friday as traders awaited US jobs data and assessed moves by Iran to further hinder shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE extends gains as oil eases; payrolls in focus
7th Aug 2026 10:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as oil prices eased back despite concerns over Iran's terms for a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as investors eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreDeutsche Bank lifts Next price target after results
7th Aug 2026 10:11
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank lifted its price target on Next on Friday to 16,000p from 14,000p after the retailer upped its profit guidance again earlier in the week.
Read moreUS pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of non-farm payrolls
7th Aug 2026 09:41
(Sharecast News) - US futures pointed to a mostly higher open on Wall Street on Friday as investors eyed the release of the latest non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreJPMorgan ups easyJet to 'neutral' as it brings PT in line with Apollo bid
7th Aug 2026 09:34
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan upgraded easyJet on Friday to 'neutral' from 'underweight' as it hiked the priced target to 715p from 360p to bring it in line with the agreed takeover price by Apollo.
Read moreGoodwin considering sale of mechanical engineering arm
7th Aug 2026 08:33
(Sharecast News) - Goodwin confirmed on Friday that it is considering the sale of a substantial part of its mechanical engineering division.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE edges up as investors eye payrolls
7th Aug 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged higher in early trade on Friday as investors mulled the conditions attached to a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and eyed the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Read moreGenel rejects £202m takeover approach from Norway's DNO
7th Aug 2026 08:01
(Sharecast News) - DNO said on Friday that Kurdistan-focused Genel Energy had rejected a £202m takeover proposal from the Norwegian oil and gas operator.
Read moreAsia report: Shares mixed as tech stocks under pressure
7th Aug 2026 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Asian equities ended mixed on Friday as investors weighed stronger Chinese macro data against weakness in regional tech shares, with several major indices reversing early swings.
Read moreEurope open: Shares, oil up as traders eye US jobs data, MEast
7th Aug 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares and oil prices both rose at the open on Friday as traders awaited US jobs data and moves by Iran to further hinder shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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