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UK consumer confidence still weak as spending, jobs outlook worsens
22nd Jun 2026 10:36
(Sharecast News) - Sentiment levels among UK consumers remained weak this month, according to the latest S&P Global survey, with confidence about big-ticket spending and job security both falling to levels not seen in around three years.
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE ticks up, gilt yields ease as Streeting throws weight behind Burnham
22nd Jun 2026 10:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Monday, while gilt yields eased as investors welcomed the prospect of an unopposed leadership contest after Wes Streeting threw his weight behind Andy Burnham following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Read moreKazera Global signs definitive settlement with Hebei Xinjian Construction
22nd Jun 2026 10:10
(Sharecast News) - Kazera Global said on Monday that it had signed a definitive settlement agreement with Hebei Xinjian Construction over the arbitration award relating to African Tantalum.
Read moreParagon Banking to sell vehicle and fleet subsidiary SFS for £85.6m
22nd Jun 2026 09:58
(Sharecast News) - Paragon Banking Group said on Monday that it has agreed to sell subsidiary Specialist Fleet Services Limited (SFS) to NRG Fleet Services for £85.6m.
Read moreUS pre-open: Stocks little changed as Iran negotiations in focus, traders look ahead to May PCE reading
22nd Jun 2026 09:51
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were broadly flat ahead of the bell on Monday as investors weighed the latest signals from negotiations to end the Iran conflict and looked ahead to a key inflation reading later in the week.
Read moreAvacta flags strong progress across oncology pipeline
22nd Jun 2026 09:44
(Sharecast News) - Avacta Therapeutics said on Monday that it had made strong progress across its oncology pipeline in the first half of 2026, including the start of clinical work for its second-generation preCISION drug candidate AVA6103.
Read moreAnglo Asian appoints Worley Europe for feasibility studies
22nd Jun 2026 09:40
(Sharecast News) - Anglo Asian Mining announced the appointment of Worley Europe on Monday, to prepare feasibility studies for the Xarxar and Garadag copper deposits in Azerbaijan, which are central to the company's growth strategy.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed on US-Iran developments, PBoC hold
22nd Jun 2026 09:37
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Monday as investors assessed the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations and looked ahead to inflation data closely watched by the Federal Reserve.
Read moreEmpire Metals reports high-grade titanium zone at Pitfield
22nd Jun 2026 09:36
(Sharecast News) - Empire Metals said on Monday that drilling at the Thomas prospect within its Pitfield project in Western Australia had confirmed a large, continuous high-grade titanium zone and delivered the highest TiO2 grades reported by the company to date.
Read moreChina keeps benchmark lending rates at record lows
22nd Jun 2026 09:33
(Sharecast News) - China left its benchmark lending rates at record lows on Monday, as policymakers maintained a cautious stance amid Middle East tensions and mixed domestic economic data.
Read moreDeutsche Bank hikes IAG target price after oil price slump
22nd Jun 2026 09:26
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank has hiked target prices across the listed European airlines sector after the recent slump in oil following the US-Iran peace deal agreed last week, as concerns about supply disruptions eased significantly.
Read moreUS and Iran agree roadmap for final peace deal
22nd Jun 2026 08:27
(Sharecast News) - The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap to reach a final peace deal within 60 days, according to Qatar and Pakistan.
Read moreEasyJet rejects Castlelake's 625p pre share bid
22nd Jun 2026 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Budget airline EasyJet has rejected Castlelake's third and highest non‑binding proposal as the private equity firm urged shareholders to consider the terms ahead of the 26 June "put‑up or shut‑up" deadline.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE steady as investors mull US-Iran peace roadmap, Starmer uncertainty
22nd Jun 2026 08:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors weighed up news that the US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap to reach a peace deal against reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on the brink of resigning.
Read moreOcado said to be lining up successor to CEO Tim Steiner
22nd Jun 2026 08:00
(Sharecast News) - Ocado said on Monday that its chief executive and the board "continually engage in long-term succession planning and regularly engage with potential candidates".
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