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FitzWalter issues fresh rebuke in takeover tussle with Auction Technology
12th Jan 2026 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Auction Technology Group was in the spotlight on Monday after its largest shareholder, FitzWalter Capital, issued a sharply critical public statement attacking the board's strategy and conduct in relation to a possible takeover, intensifying a dispute that began with ATG's rejection of a proposed offer earlier this month.
Read moreMonday newspaper round-up: Business confidence, Marks & Spencer, Federal Reserve
12th Jan 2026 07:05
(Sharecast News) - UK business confidence weakened sharply at the end of 2025 and hiring fell amid rising costs and uncertainty about the economic outlook, according to key business surveys. Contrasting with the prime minister's optimistic new year message that the country was about to start feeling richer again, the jobs market weakened, with full-time and temporary appointments falling in December, according to a study by the accountants KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). - Guardian
Read moreFestive sales underwhelm as shoppers wait for sales - BRC
12th Jan 2026 07:01
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales underwhelmed in December, industry figures showed on Tuesday, as consumers refrained from splashing out until the January sales.
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: Rio-Glencore merger, Iran protests, Greenland...
11th Jan 2026 09:26
(Sharecast News) - Rio Tinto has been urged not to overpay for Glencore, according to the Sunday Times, after it emerged that the two companies are discussing a possible merger to create the world's largest mining group. The paper cited Tal Lomnitzer, portfolio manager at Janus Henderson, which holds a £500m stake in Rio, who said he didn't see a need for Rio to pursue a deal right now, "unless the price is particularly compelling".
Read moreUS close: Dow and S&P 500 set new records, Nasdaq hits two-month high
9th Jan 2026 19:11
(Sharecast News) - US stocks pushed higher on Friday with the Dow and S&P 500 both setting new records and the Nasdaq closing in its own all-time high despite a mixed bag of economic data, which included weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as mining M&A lifts sentiment
9th Jan 2026 16:32
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 finished at another record high on Friday as speculation about a mega merger in the heavyweight mining sector boosted share prices.
Read moreHerald launches tender to offer Saba exit route, shares spark
9th Jan 2026 16:07
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Herald Investment Trust surged on Friday after the fund unveiled a two-stage plan to enable New York activist hedge fund Saba to make a cash exit while also making sure other shareholders do not find themselves stuck in the trust if Saba eventually takes control.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Herald surges on plan to offer Saba exit; Clarkson sails on
9th Jan 2026 14:59
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,998.02 0.46%
Read moreDirector dealings: Tesco CEO, CFO buy shares
9th Jan 2026 14:37
(Sharecast News) - Two of the director deals disclosed on Friday involved supermarket giant Tesco.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Glencore surges; Sainsburys in the red
9th Jan 2026 14:14
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was 0.7% higher at 10,114.71 in afternoon trade on Friday.
Read moreNext teams up with Retail Realisation to buy Russell & Bromley - report
9th Jan 2026 14:12
(Sharecast News) - Next has reportedly teamed up with stock clearance specialist Retail Realisation as it pursues a takeover of family-owned shoe retailer Russell & Bromley.
Read moreUS housing starts drop to 2020 low, building permits slip
9th Jan 2026 13:47
(Sharecast News) - Delayed economic data released on Friday painted a bleak picture of the US housing market in October, with launches of new housing projects dropping to their lowest in five years and permits for new construction slipping over the month.
Read moreUS open: Stocks flat as jobs report sends mixed messages on labour market
9th Jan 2026 13:29
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were flat in early deals on Friday, with markets trading within a narrow range, after the latest jobs report failed to resolve uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision.
Read moreBerenberg says Glencore-Rio deal makes, copper exposure the focus
9th Jan 2026 12:37
(Sharecast News) - Commenting on Rio Tinto and Glencore's confirmed merger talks on Friday, Berenberg said in a research note that the deal makes sense and the thrust of the acquisition appears to be copper exposure.
Read moreUS consumer sentiment improves more than expected in January
9th Jan 2026 12:22
(Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment improved more than expected in January, according to a preliminary survey released on Friday.
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