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Broker tips: PensionBee, Jadestone Energy

2nd Oct 2025 14:16

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of PensionBee on Thursday with a 'sector perform' rating and 170p price target, stating it believes the firm's "simple and differentiated proposition" was an "ideal solution" to the proliferation of unconsolidated UK DC pension pots.

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FTSE 250 movers: Morgan Sindall surges; Tate & Lyle falls again

2nd Oct 2025 14:08

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was flat at 22,042.76 in afternoon trade on Thursday.

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FTSE 100 movers: Tesco gains on guidance upgrade; Experian slumps

2nd Oct 2025 14:07

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 9,428.72 in afternoon trade on Thursday.

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Director dealings: Optibiotix Health finance director snaps up shares

2nd Oct 2025 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Optibiotix Health revealed on Thursday that finance director David Blain had acquired 84,053 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed life sciences business.

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Friday preview: US govt shutdown delays payrolls report; Wetherspoons results in focus

2nd Oct 2025 14:05

(Sharecast News) - What was meant to be the highlight of the week in terms of macro news will no longer be released on Friday, with the latest non-farm payrolls report delayed due to the US government shutdown.

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US open: Major indices extend gains as investors look past political gridlock

2nd Oct 2025 14:03

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Thursday after wrapping up the previous session at another record high.

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Daniel Kretinsky to sell Thyssenkrupp stake

2nd Oct 2025 13:19

(Sharecast News) - Daniel Kretinsky is to sell his stake in Thyssenkrupp's steel division, it was confirmed on Thursday, ending joint venture plans between the Czech billionaire and Germany industrial giant.

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US job cuts ease in September, Q3 layoffs hit post-2020 high

2nd Oct 2025 12:56

(Sharecast News) - US employers announced 54,064 job cuts in September, marking the lowest monthly total in three months and down 25.8% year-on-year, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas' latest jobs report.

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US pre-open: Futures steady as shutdown, data blackout remain in focus

2nd Oct 2025 11:20

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Thursday after the S&P 500 wrapped up the previous session at another record high.

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Shares in Fermi soar as investors back data centre start-up

2nd Oct 2025 11:17

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Fermi Inc rocketed on Thursday, after trading in the real estate investment trust's dual-listed stock got underway.

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London midday: Stocks flat as investors pause after record highs; Experian tumbles

2nd Oct 2025 11:10

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still flat by midday on Thursday as investors paused for breath after recent record highs.

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Europe midday: Siemens, chip stocks lift markets to new highs

2nd Oct 2025 10:52

(Sharecast News) - Strong gains in France and Germany propelled the Stoxx 600 benchmark to a new all-time high on Thursday, with markets extending their winning streak to a fifth day.

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Eurozone unemployment rises to 6.3pc in August

2nd Oct 2025 10:52

(Sharecast News) - Eurozone unemployment ticked higher in August, rising to 6.3% from a record low of 6.2% in July, according to Eurostat, defying expectations for a flat reading.

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ICG to shake up performance fee recognition

2nd Oct 2025 10:48

(Sharecast News) - ICG is changing how it recognises performance fees, the alternative asset manager confirmed on Thursday.

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OpenAI completes $6.6bn secondary share sale

2nd Oct 2025 10:40

(Sharecast News) - Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has completed a $6.6bn secondary share sale, allowing current and former employees to offload stock at a record $500bn valuation, according to reports.

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