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Mkango US venture starts early work on new plants

12th Jan 2026 11:26

(Sharecast News) - Mkango Resources said on Monday that its US rare earth magnet recycling venture HyProMag USA has completed expansion concept studies and has begun pre-feasibility work on new plants in South Carolina and Nevada, supporting a pathway to triple US production capacity by 2029 and reinforcing plans for a future US public listing.

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Europe midday: Shares in cautious mood as Trump goes after Powell

12th Jan 2026 11:24

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Monday as the situation in Iran and a criminal probe into Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell perceived as a threat to the central bank's independence, hit sentiment.

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Quadrise extends exclusive supply deal with Nouryon

12th Jan 2026 11:23

(Sharecast News) - Quadrise said on Monday that it has extended its exclusive global collaboration and emulsifiers sales agreement with Nouryon, securing the continued exclusive supply of goods, services and intellectual property for future 'MSAR' and 'bioMSAR' fuel projects.

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Director dealings: AG Barr execs invest, TT Electronics chair sells entire stake

12th Jan 2026 11:22

(Sharecast News) - Shares in AG Barr were in focus on an otherwise quiet day in London for insider disclosures, after a group of senior executives reported modest share purchases under the company's all-employee share ownership plan.

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Eco Atlantic confirms North Falklands farm-in agreement with Navitas

12th Jan 2026 11:19

(Sharecast News) - Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas said on Monday that Navitas Petroleum has agreed to farm into JHI Associates' North Falklands Basin licence, in a transaction that would see Navitas acquire a 65% working interest in the PL001 licence, where Eco holds an indirect 6.6% stake through JHI.

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London midday: FTSE flat as Powell probe dents sentiment; gold miners shine

12th Jan 2026 11:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were flat by midday Monday as investors mulled political developments in Iran and news of a Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, with strength in the mining sector helping to keep the top-flight index afloat.

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Distil brand wins listing with Scotland bar operator

12th Jan 2026 11:09

(Sharecast News) - Distil said on Monday that its Blackwoods spirits brand has secured new on-trade listings with Buzzworks Holdings, extending its presence across the Scottish hospitality group's estate following a competitive tender process.

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Public Policy Holding amends filing as it progresses dual US listing plans

12th Jan 2026 11:04

(Sharecast News) - Public Policy Holding Company said on Monday that it has filed an amended registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, as it continued to progress plans for a potential initial public offering in the United States.

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Weak economic outlook weighs heavily on recruitment - survey

12th Jan 2026 10:58

(Sharecast News) - Recruitment activity slowed as 2025 came to an end, a survey showed on Monday, weighed down by rising costs and ongoing economic uncertainty.

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Barclays slides as Trump announces 10% interest rate cap on credit cards

12th Jan 2026 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Barclays shares slid on Monday after US President Donald Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

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Abivax shares soar on rumoured €15bn bid from Eli Lilly

12th Jan 2026 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Nasdaq-listed Abivax soared in pre-market trading on Monday after reports emerged that pharma giant Eli Lilly was preparing a $17.5bn bid for the Paris-based biotech firm.

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US pre-open: Futures drop as Trump-Powell tensions escalate

12th Jan 2026 10:07

(Sharecast News) - US stocks were expected to pull back sharply on Monday, while safe-haven precious metals jumped, after the news that the Trump administration has launched a criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

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IQE flags strong trading and deal interest, shares soar

12th Jan 2026 10:00

(Sharecast News) - Shares in IQE soared on Monday, putting on more than 25%, after the Aim-listed firm boosted its full-year outlook and flagged ongoing deal interest.

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Tuesday preview: Persimmon, Whitbread updates in focus

12th Jan 2026 09:47

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilders and recruiters will be in focus, with updates due from Persimmon and PageGroup, while Whitbread is also due to update the market.

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Allegiant and Sun Country to join forces in $1.5bn deal

12th Jan 2026 09:42

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Sun County Airlines took off on Monday, after the US carrier agreed to be acquired by rival Allegiant Travel Company in a $1.5bn deal.

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