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US close: Dow, S&P 500 hit new highs despite geopolitical uncertainty
6th Jan 2026 21:02
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose for the third straight day on Tuesday, pushing both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 to new heights, as investors continued to assess the fallout of Donald Trump's ousting of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
Read moreAmgen buys UK biotech Dark Blue Therapeutics for up to $840m
6th Jan 2026 15:51
(Sharecast News) - US biotech firm Amgen said on Tuesday that it has bought Dark Blue Therapeutics, a UK biotechnology company specialising in cancer treatments, for up to $840m.
Read moreLondon close: Retailers, miners lift FTSE 100 to third straight record
6th Jan 2026 15:46
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 powered to another all-time high on Tuesday despite geopolitical worries after America's controversial assault on Venezuela at the weekend, with stocks in the retail, defence, pharma and mining sectors providing a boost.
Read moreEurope close: Stocks manage gains amid fresh global tension
6th Jan 2026 15:43
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended their rally on Tuesday, with the benchmark Stoxx 600 pushing further above the 600-point mark as investors continued to assess geopolitical developments and a heavy flow of economic data.
Read moreDirector dealings: CVS, Odyssean non-execs increase holdings
6th Jan 2026 15:36
(Sharecast News) - Two London-listed companies disclosing director share purchases on Tuesday included veterinary operator CVS Group and Odyssean Investment Trust.
Read moreUS composite PMI revised to eight-month low
6th Jan 2026 14:47
(Sharecast News) - US private activity growth in December was revised down to its lowest rate in eight months, according to S&P Global, with both the manufacturing and services sectors slowing over the month.
Read moreMorgan Stanley upgrades Rentokil, downgrades DCC
6th Jan 2026 14:23
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley upgraded Rentokil Initial and RS Group on Tuesday, but downgraded DCC as it took a look at the European business services sector.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Ocado surges on JPM note
6th Jan 2026 14:20
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,693.18 0.44%
Read moreEric Andersen to replace Zaffino as AIG chief executive
6th Jan 2026 14:11
(Sharecast News) - US insurer AIG said on Tuesday that chairman and chief executive Peter Zaffino plans to transition to executive chair and retire as CEO by mid-year.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Rentokil jumps on upgrade; JD Sports hit by downgrade
6th Jan 2026 13:56
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.5% at 10,150.47 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Read moreGerman inflation drops to 15-month low
6th Jan 2026 13:21
(Sharecast News) - German inflation slowed much more than expected in December to its lowest rate in 15 months, according to data out on Tuesday from the Federal Statistical Office.
Read moreCopper prices rally on supply concerns
6th Jan 2026 12:17
(Sharecast News) - Copper prices sparked on Tuesday, as supply disruptions and tariff jitters weighed heavily.
Read moreUS open: Nvidia lifts markets after product update, Dow hits new high
6th Jan 2026 11:34
(Sharecast News) - US stocks pushed higher on Tuesday with the Dow hitting new heights and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite nearing record levels, supported by solid gains across the tech sector.
Read moreBank of America downgrades Adidas and JD Sports, shares tumble
6th Jan 2026 11:14
(Sharecast News) - Adidas and JD Sports tumbled on Tuesday after Bank of America downgraded its stance on the sportswear retailers, saying it expects a "material stepdown" in the sector's growth.
Read moreEurope midday: Stoxx breaches 600; InPost soars on mystery bid approach
6th Jan 2026 10:58
(Sharecast News) - European shares continued their rally on Tuesday with the benchmark Stoxx 600 breaching the 600 point mark and setting another intra-day high.
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