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Oil prices rise again as US launches new strikes on Iran
26th May 2026 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices rose again on Tuesday after the US launched new strikes on Iran, threatening the fragile ceasefire that began on 8 April.
Read moreTuesday newspaper round-up: Meta, British businesses, Eurowag
26th May 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Rachel Reeves has instructed cabinet colleagues to award government contracts in four critical industries directly to British companies, making clear her irritation that ministers have been sending too much government business abroad. In a letter seen by the Guardian, the chancellor tells every cabinet minister in charge of a spending department to "buy British" wherever possible, adding that she is disappointed they are not already doing so. - Guardian
Read moreAtalaya Mining posts solid Q1 performance
26th May 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Atalaya Mining reported a solid first-quarter financial performance on Tuesday, despite lower copper production caused by heavy rainfall at its Proyecto Riotinto operations in Spain.
Read moreSerco retains facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
26th May 2026 07:09
(Sharecast News) - Government services provider Serco said on Tuesday that it has successfully retained its facilities management contract at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Read moreKingfisher Q1 sales down in soft markets; Holds guidance
26th May 2026 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Kingfisher jumped on Tuesday as the DIY chain owner said it was still on track to meet full-year guidance despite a 0.9% fall in first-quarter sales due to softer markets in the UK and France.
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: Food prices, Modella Capital, Iran peace deal, Nigel Farage, White House shooting, Rachel Reeves, EU
24th May 2026 07:57
(Sharecast News) - Food prices were expected to climb after ministers decided not to scrap the £2bn Extended Producer Responsibility packaging levy, The Times reported. Defra officials told industry leaders the scheme, which charges producers and online retailers for every item of packaging used, will remain in place, despite Bank of England estimates that it would add around 0.5% to food inflation. The paper said the decision comes as households already face higher supermarket bills linked to the US and Israel's conflict with Iran, with the cenntral bank warning inflation could reach 6.2% by early 2027 and food inflation as high as 7%.
Read moreUS close: Stocks rise on peace deal hopes, Dow hits another record
22nd May 2026 23:04
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high for the second straight session despite some disappointing economic data, with investors heading into the long weekend in an optimistic mood.
Read moreDirector dealings: 3i Group CEO invests, Shell boss makes EUR 1.49m sale
22nd May 2026 15:46
(Sharecast News) - Among the director dealings disclosed to the market in London on Friday, 3i Group chief executive Simon Borrows bought shares in the investment company, while Shell chief executive Wael Sawan sold shares in the energy major.
Read moreBroker tips: S&U, UK utilities
22nd May 2026 15:41
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its recommendation on S&U on Friday, while JPMorgan said recent political uncertainty had created a buying opportunity in UK utilities.
Read moreUS open: Stocks rise on renewed hopes for Iran peace deal
22nd May 2026 15:33
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street opened higher on Friday as investors took encouragement from renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, even as oil prices rose and a weak consumer sentiment report underlined the inflationary toll of the conflict.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Bodycote, Ceres Power surge; Genuit slips
22nd May 2026 15:16
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,141.59 0.84%
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Games Workshop rallies; Convatec drops again
22nd May 2026 14:53
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 10,470.09 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE ends up amid peace hopes; borrowing, retail sales data in focus
22nd May 2026 14:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended up on Friday amid renewed hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran, as investors mulled a bigger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales and higher-than-expected borrowing figures.
Read moreWeek ahead: Kingfisher and Pets at Home results due; US PCE eyed
22nd May 2026 14:33
(Sharecast News) - The UK corporate calendar will be a lot quieter next week when traders return to their desks after the Bank Holiday weekend.
Read moreBodycote confirms takeover talks with Apollo, shares surge
22nd May 2026 14:21
(Sharecast News) - Bodycote surged on Friday as it confirmed it has received a conditional takeover proposal from private equity firm Apollo Management.
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