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Asia report: Markets rebound as investors await Trump tariff clarity
1st Apr 2025 08:51
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region enjoyed a broadly positive session on Tuesday, rebounding after Monday's sharp losses.
Read moreNiox reports solid set of full-year results
1st Apr 2025 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Niox Group reported a solid set of full-year results for 2024 on Tuesday, with double-digit revenue growth, increased profitability and expanded shareholder returns.
Read moreEurozone inflation falls as jobless rate hits new low
1st Apr 2025 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Sharp falls in energy costs and slowing price growth for services saw the eurozone inflation rate ease to a four-month low in March, according to data from Eurostat, while the unemployment rate declined to a new low.
Read moreUK manufacturing output shrinks in March
1st Apr 2025 08:50
(Sharecast News) - Output in the UK manufacturing sector shrank in March, with new orders declining at the fastest pace in 19 months and business confidence slumping to a near two-and-a-half year low, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Read moreChinese manufacturing growth accelerates as export sales rise
1st Apr 2025 08:13
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector expanded more than expected in March, growing at its fastest rate in four months due to sustained rise in new orders, according to data out on Tuesday from Caixin and S&P Global.
Read moreEurope open: Shares rally despite looming US tariffs
1st Apr 2025 08:04
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied from the Trump tariff sell-off to post strong gains at the open on Tuesday as traders also awaited eurozone inflation data.
Read morePeel Hunt FY25 losses seen lower than previously expected
1st Apr 2025 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Investment bank Peel Hunt announced on Tuesday that FY25 losses would come in lower than previously expected thanks to cost-cutting efforts made throughout H2.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE recovers after Monday's losses
1st Apr 2025 07:56
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session driven by worries about Trump's tariff threats.
Read moreUK house prices steady in March, likely to remain 'a little soft' - Nationwide
1st Apr 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices were steady in March and are likely to remain "a little soft" in the coming months due to stamp duty changes, according to data released on Tuesday by Nationwide.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to recover after Monday's losses
1st Apr 2025 07:42
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday following heavy losses in the previous session.
Read moreTravis Perkins profits tank on weak sales, impairment charges
1st Apr 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Travis Perkins dropped sharply on Tuesday after the building materials group said it barely broke even in 2024 on the back of falling volumes and prices and an underperforming merchanting business, with the bottom line weighed down further by £139m in impairment charges.
Read moreTuesday newspaper round-up: Household bills, OpenAI, BBC
1st Apr 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - Millions of households are bracing themselves for a raft of price increases across a range of bills - from energy and water to car tax and the TV licence - that take effect on Tuesday. With so many costs rising at once - prompting some to label this month "awful April" - the government is facing fresh calls to take action to limit the impact of some of the increases. The Liberal Democrats claimed ministers needed to "get a grip" on energy bills. - Guardian
Read moreCapita secures £107m Northern Ireland contract extension
1st Apr 2025 07:25
(Sharecast News) - Capita announced on Tuesday that it has secured a £107m contract extension with the Education Authority of Northern Ireland, under which it will continue providing IT services to over 1,100 schools across the region.
Read moreUK grocery sales growth hits 10-month low, says Kantar
1st Apr 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - Annual sales growth at UK grocery stores slowed to its lowest rate in 10 months in March, according to data out on Tuesday from research firm Kantar, as promotional activity picked up.
Read moreMondi completes takeover of Schumacher assets in Western Europe
1st Apr 2025 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Packaging group Mondi has finalised the acquisition of certain assets from Schumacher Packaging, expanding its footprint across Germany, Benelux and the UK.
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