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Shop price inflation eases in September - BRC

28th Sep 2026 14:05

(Sharecast News) - UK shop price inflation eased in September as retailers kept prices low despite rising cost pressures, according to figures released on Tuesday.

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FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders soar; Bodycote, miners slide

28th Sep 2026 13:56

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 24,440.83 0.74%

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Hugo Boss's operating chief to step down

28th Sep 2026 13:40

(Sharecast News) - The chief operating officer of Hugo Boss has quit the luxury brand, it was announced on Monday.

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Nvidia lifts buyback by further $150bn

28th Sep 2026 12:49

(Sharecast News) - Nvidia on M onday lifted its share buyback programme by a further $150bn, taking the total to $235bn as the chipmaker looked to return more capital to investors amid record AI‑related spending.

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Tuesday preview: RBA announcement, AG Barr results due

28th Sep 2026 12:41

(Sharecast News) - On Tuesday, first-half results from Irn-Bru maker AG Barr and Card Factory are due, along with UK consumer credit, mortgage approvals and net lending data for August.

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Australia's Northern Star rejects AUD38.7bn takeover proposal from Gold Fields

28th Sep 2026 12:39

(Sharecast News) - Australian gold miner Northern Star said on Monday that it has rejected a AUD38.7bn ($27.1bn) unsolicited takeover proposal from South Africa's Gold Fields.

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DNO abandons pursuit of Capricorn Energy, clears way for Genel

28th Sep 2026 11:28

(Sharecast News) - Norway's DNO said on Monday that it would not be raising its offer for Capricorn Energy, clearing the way for a $436m takeover by Genel Energy.

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Europe midday: Shares hold gains as oil surges past $108 on Trump Iran rejection

28th Sep 2026 11:17

(Sharecast News) - European shares and oil prices were both higher at the open on Monday as investors assessed US President Donald Trump's rejection of the latest Iranian truce offer, sending Brent crude surging above $108 a barrel.

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London midday: FTSE maintains gains as housebuilders rally

28th Sep 2026 10:45

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday, with housebuilders surging on news of a new Help to Buy-style scheme, and as oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day truce that would have led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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US pre-open: Futures fall as oil climbs on renewed Middle East tensions

28th Sep 2026 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the open on Monday as oil prices moved higher amid continued tensions in the Middle East.

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Aldi to expand UK footprint despite earnings dip

28th Sep 2026 10:26

(Sharecast News) - German discounter Aldi is to invest £900m boosting its UK presence next year, the grocer confirmed on Monday, despite seeing a dip in annual earnings.

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I-RES REIT minded to recommend €1.386 per share takeover proposal from Barings

28th Sep 2026 10:16

(Sharecast News) - Irish Residential Properties REIT said on Monday that it had received a €1.386 per share takeover proposal from asset manager Barings that it would be minded to recommend should a firm offer be made.

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Housebuilders soar on new Help to Buy scheme

28th Sep 2026 09:26

(Sharecast News) - Shares in housebuilders soared on Monday, after the UK government announced a new Help to Buy scheme.

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Chrysalis Investments sells remaining stake in Klarna

28th Sep 2026 09:05

(Sharecast News) - Chrysalis Investments said on Monday that it has sold its remaining stake in buy now, pay later firm Klarna for around £34m.

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Berenberg trims target price on Vistry following H1 update

28th Sep 2026 09:03

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg trimmed their target price on Vistry from 263p to 252p on Monday, but kept its 'hold' rating on the stock after the housebuilder's first‑half update and cut adjusted pre‑tax profit forecasts by an average of 26% across 2026-28.

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