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London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of US inflation; NatWest in focus
13th Feb 2026 07:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Friday following a weaker close in the previous session, as investors eyed NatWest results and the latest US inflation reading.
Read moreSDI acquires PRP Optoelectronics
13th Feb 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Buy and build group SDI has acquired high performance microLED and LED devices outfit PRP Optoelectronics for a net consideration of £9.3m, marking the firm's first foray into the avionics market.
Read moreUS and Taiwan finalise reciprocal trade deal
13th Feb 2026 07:16
(Sharecast News) - The United States and Taiwan finalised a reciprocal trade agreement, it emerged on Friday, that sets a 15% US tariff on imports from Taiwan while committing Taipei to eliminate or reduce tariffs on nearly all American goods and significantly increase purchases of US products over the next four years.
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: Anthropic, NS&I, BBC
13th Feb 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - The artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on Thursday it raised $30bn in its latest funding round that values the Claude maker and OpenAI rival at $380bn, underscoring the breakneck pace of AI investments. The round, led by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and hedge fund Coatue Management, is among the largest private fundraising deals on record and comes just five months after Anthropic closed its previous round at a $183bn valuation - meaning the company has more than doubled in value since September. - Guardian
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: Anthropic, NS&I, BBC
13th Feb 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - The artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on Thursday it raised $30bn in its latest funding round that values the Claude maker and OpenAI rival at $380bn, underscoring the breakneck pace of AI investments. The round, led by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and hedge fund Coatue Management, is among the largest private fundraising deals on record and comes just five months after Anthropic closed its previous round at a $183bn valuation - meaning the company has more than doubled in value since September. - Guardian
Read moreFriday newspaper round-up: Anthropic, NS&I, BBC
13th Feb 2026 07:13
(Sharecast News) - The artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on Thursday it raised $30bn in its latest funding round that values the Claude maker and OpenAI rival at $380bn, underscoring the breakneck pace of AI investments. The round, led by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and hedge fund Coatue Management, is among the largest private fundraising deals on record and comes just five months after Anthropic closed its previous round at a $183bn valuation - meaning the company has more than doubled in value since September. - Guardian
Read moreNatWest lifts targets as FY profits jump 24%
13th Feb 2026 07:04
(Sharecast News) - UK bank NatWest on Friday reported a better-than-expected increase in full-year profits and lifted performance targets.
Read moreUS close: Stocks drop sharply on home sales data, AI fears
12th Feb 2026 22:46
(Sharecast News) - US stocks quickly erased early gains to sink sharply into the red as disappointing housing data and ongoing fears about an AI bubble eroded market sentiment.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks suffer late sell-off after weak start on Wall Street
12th Feb 2026 15:38
(Sharecast News) - UK stock markets suffered from a late sell-off on Thursday after a weak start on Wall Street prompted a bout of profit taking, with the FTSE 100 retreating from a record high.
Read moreNatWest to disclose £500m in bonus awards for 2025 - report
12th Feb 2026 15:31
(Sharecast News) - NatWest Group will reportedly disclose on Friday that it awarded bonuses of nearly £500m last year, as it returned to full private ownership 17 years after it was rescued by taxpayers.
Read moreEurope close: Markets turn weaker in late trading
12th Feb 2026 14:59
(Sharecast News) - European markets closed lower on Thursday, having reached record highs in the morning as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings and economic data, even as Asian markets extended their rally.
Read moreFedEx sets out ambitious 2029 growth targets after strong holiday season
12th Feb 2026 14:49
(Sharecast News) - Delivery and logistics giant FedEx said on Thursday it is expecting to grow its top line by $13bn over the next three financial years as it laid out plans to ramp up digital transformation and upgrade its network over the medium term.
Read moreCrocs shares jump on better-than-expected fourth quarter
12th Feb 2026 14:44
(Sharecast News) - Crocs shares surged on Thursday after the footwear group reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations and issued full-year guidance ahead of Wall Street forecasts, despite a decline in revenue and profit.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Morgan Sindall up; Fin stocks rise on Schroders deal
12th Feb 2026 14:35
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 23,556.85 0.60%
Read moreBroker tips: Unite, Drax, Dunelm, Barratt Redrow, Schroders
12th Feb 2026 14:21
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan reinstated coverage of Unite Group on Thursday at 'overweight' with a 725p price target as it said the stock's recent de-rating was excessive given structural drivers.
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