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US pre-open: Futures mixed ahead of June non-farm payrolls data
2nd Jul 2026 10:04
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the open on Thursday as market participants looked ahead to the release of key employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read morePPHE Hotel shares slide as strategic review ends with no takeover deal
2nd Jul 2026 10:04
(Sharecast News) - Shares of PPHE Hotel Group slid on Thursday as it confirmed the strategic review had ended and it is not in receipt of any takeover approaches.
Read moreUK consumer confidence rises but remains fragile, survey shows
2nd Jul 2026 09:48
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence edged higher in June, though sentiment remained "fragile", according to a closely watched survey from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
Read moreActiveOps swings to loss after acquisition of Enlighten
2nd Jul 2026 09:47
(Sharecast News) - ActiveOps reported a sharp rise in annual revenue and recurring income on Thursday, although it swung to a statutory loss after costs linked to the acquisition of Enlighten.
Read moreOpenAI wants to give US government 5% stake ahead of IPO
2nd Jul 2026 09:47
(Sharecast News) - ChatGPT maker OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions to hand over a 5% stake to the Trump administration ahead of its blockbuster initial public offering on Wall Street.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed amid global tech sell-off
2nd Jul 2026 09:46
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Thursday as investors awaited key US employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decisions, while technology shares came under renewed pressure across the region.
Read moreBaltic Classifieds Group posts higher revenue, guides to lower margins
2nd Jul 2026 09:39
(Sharecast News) - Baltic Classifieds Group shares fell more than 7% on Thursday morning after the online classifieds operator reported full-year revenue growth but guided to a lower margin and higher leverage as it continues an accelerated buyback programme.
Read moreKNDS shelves blockbuster €12bn IPO
2nd Jul 2026 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Pan-European tank maker KNDS has shelved its planned €12bn initial public offering amid volatile markets conditions.
Read moreECJ upholds Alphabet's €4.1bn Android antitrust fine
2nd Jul 2026 09:02
(Sharecast News) - Europe's top court upheld Google's €4.1bn fine for anti‑competitive practices linked to its Android mobile operating system on Thursday.
Read moreRyanair hails new monthly record as June traffic grows 7%
2nd Jul 2026 08:58
(Sharecast News) - Budget airline Ryanair reported a 7% jump in passenger numbers for June on Thursday to a new monthly record.
Read moreEurozone unemployment holds steady at record low
2nd Jul 2026 08:38
(Sharecast News) - The unemployment rate across the eurozone held steady at record-low levels in May, while the number of those out of work fell, according to figures out on Thursday from Eurostat.
Read moreGreat Portland Estates makes 'strong start' to leasing year
2nd Jul 2026 08:17
(Sharecast News) - Property development and investment firm Great Portland Estates said on Thursday that it had made a "strong start" to the leasing year, signing 21 new leases and renewals in the first quarter and securing £13.2m of annual rent.
Read moreSales, earnings spark at Currys
2nd Jul 2026 08:09
(Sharecast News) - Electricals retailer Currys posted a jump in full-year earnings on Thursday, despite cost headwinds and a "subdued" consumer backdrop in the UK.
Read moreBerenberg stays at 'buy' on JD Sports
2nd Jul 2026 08:05
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg reiterated its 'buy' rating on JD Sports Fashion on Thursday, saying it continued to see medium‑term recovery potential supported by a series of self‑help measures.
Read moreSupermarket Income REIT completes £445m debt refinancing
2nd Jul 2026 08:05
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket Income REIT announced the completion on Thursday of a £445m refinancing delivering lower borrowing costs and increasing average debt maturity.
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