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UK house price inflation eases as Budget uncertainty prompts slowdown

19th Nov 2025 09:57

(Sharecast News) - UK house price inflation eased in September, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday, as uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget next week prompted a slowdown in the property market.

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Asia report: Japan shares fall further as bond yields rise

19th Nov 2025 09:34

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific equities closed mostly lower on Wednesday as the region tracked a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street and investors remained cautious over stretched artificial intelligence valuations.

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Jet2 reports another record first-half performance

19th Nov 2025 09:34

(Sharecast News) - Jet2 reported another record first-half performance on Tuesday, with higher passenger numbers, revenue and earnings, and started a new £100m share buyback alongside progressing a further UK base at London Gatwick airport.

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Berenberg cuts Crest Nicholson price target, EPS forecasts

19th Nov 2025 09:31

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg cut its price target on Crest Nicholson on Wednesday to 180p from 195p as it lowered its earnings per share forecasts by 20% on average after the housebuilder's trading statement a day earlier.

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Workspace shares fall as it swings to half-year loss

19th Nov 2025 09:26

(Sharecast News) - Workspace Group shares fell on Tuesday after the company reported half-year results that showed further pressure on occupancy and portfolio valuations, even as management said operational progress was being made under its new 'fix, accelerate and scale' strategy.

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Thursday preview: Non-farm payrolls report, Walmart earnings in focus

19th Nov 2025 09:02

(Sharecast News) - The main event on Thursday will be the release of the delayed US non-farm payrolls report for September, along with the unemployment rate and average earnings.

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UK consumer confidence sinks as Budget uncertainty ramps up

19th Nov 2025 08:52

(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence dropped sharply this month, according to a survey out on Thursday from the British Retail Consortium, falling to levels not seen since April when the US waged a tariff war on its trading partners.

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Smiths sees Q1 sales spark, announces £1bn share buyback

19th Nov 2025 08:31

(Sharecast News) - Smiths Group reaffirmed its full-year outlook and unveiled a fresh £1bn share buyback on Wednesday, following a "strong" first quarter.

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US pre-open: All eyes on Nvidia as futures inch higher

19th Nov 2025 08:20

(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were showing small gains ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday with markets attempting a mild recovery following the recent sell-off, though trading is likely to be rangebound ahead of what many view as the risk event of the quarter - Nvidia's latest earnings release.

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Ithaca on track to hit targets as YTD profits surge

19th Nov 2025 08:19

(Sharecast News) - UK oil group Ithaca Energy has reiterated its guidance for the full year after a solid third quarter, as it announced a farm-in agreement with Shell to the Tobermory gas discovery offshore Shetland Islands.

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Genus lifts FY profit outlook after 'strong' start, shares jump

19th Nov 2025 08:17

(Sharecast News) - Genus shares shot higher on Wednesday after the animal genetics firm said FY26 adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be "modestly ahead" of the £80.5m midpoint of current market expectations after a strong start to the year.

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HICL Infrastructure reports higher NAV, further portfolio progress

19th Nov 2025 08:08

(Sharecast News) - HICL Infrastructure shares edged higher on Tuesday morning, after the company reported increased net asset value, stronger cash generation and further progress on portfolio reshaping during the first half of its financial year.

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London open: FTSE flat as investors eye Nvidia Q3, mull UK inflation

19th Nov 2025 08:02

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed quarterly results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia, with the latest UK inflation data adding weight to expectations the Bank of England may cut rates next month.

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Hill & Smith backs FY expectations, appoints new chair

19th Nov 2025 07:59

(Sharecast News) - Hill & Smith announced the appointment of a new chair on Wednesday as it backed its full-year expectations after strength in the US offset a weaker UK performance in the four months to the end of October.

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Europe open: Shares slip ahead of Nvidia results as AI fears persist

19th Nov 2025 07:56

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower again on Wednesday as investors awaited results from tech darling Nvidia amid increasing worries over potentially overblown valuations for artificial intelligence companies.

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