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Europe open: Shares rally on record Dow close
30th Jun 2026 07:54
(Sharecast News) - European shares rallied and neared fresh highs at the open on Tuesday after a record close for the Dow Jones on Wall Street overnight.
Read moreUK economy grows 0.6% in Q1, as expected
30th Jun 2026 07:51
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew 0.6% in the three months to March, in line with expectations and following revised growth of 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.
Read moreBerenberg hikes target price on ITM Power
30th Jun 2026 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their price target on ITM Power from 110p to 200p on Tuesday, saying the group's partnership with Rheinmetall on the Giga PtX project representeed a "significant growth opportunity" as the it pushes into fresh end‑markets.
Read moreWednesday preview: AB Foods update; UK manufacturing PMI due
30th Jun 2026 07:35
(Sharecast News) - Wednesday will bring the release of a trading update from Primark owner Associated British Foods as well as the latest UK manufacturing PMI.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull GDP
30th Jun 2026 07:34
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday as oil prices fell on renewed US-Iran peace hopes and as investors mulled the latest UK GDP figures.
Read moreSainsbury's reports slower sales as Iran war continues to impact
30th Jun 2026 07:32
(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's held annual guidance despite slower first quarter sales as the war in Iran and Lebanon continued to cause uncertainties for customers.
Read moreIWG increases buyback programme by $50m
30th Jun 2026 07:19
(Sharecast News) - Serviced offices provider International Workplace Group said on Tuesday that it has increased its 2026 share buyback programme by $50m, taking the total to $150m.
Read moreTuesday newspaper round-up: Brompton, TG Jones, housebuilders
30th Jun 2026 07:18
(Sharecast News) - The French sports gear retailer Decathlon and a Chinese investment group that was an early backer of Labubu soft toys have bought stakes in the British folding bike maker Brompton, as its boss said the cycling market was recovering from a slump in sales. Decathlon has acquired a 10% stake in the manufacturer while BA Capital has bought 5% in a deal understood to collectively be worth about £18m. - Guardian
Read moreUS close: Dow tops 52,000 as Wall Street rallies on tech rebound, US-Iran pause
29th Jun 2026 23:02
(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones closing above 52,000 for the first time as technology shares rebounded after a difficult week, while investors monitored a pause in hostilities between the US and Iran that left questions over the durability of the agreement and the outlook for Middle East oil supplies.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall for second day amid Middle East, political uncertainty
29th Jun 2026 15:50
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks ended a choppy day slightly lower as investors assessed fresh geopolitical developments in the Middle East and comments from Andy Burnham, Labour's frontrunner to be the new prime minister.
Read moreRocket Lab to buy Iridium in $8bn deal
29th Jun 2026 15:47
(Sharecast News) - Rocket Lab said on Monday that it has agreed to buy satellite communications provider Iridium in a $8bn cash and stock deal.
Read moreRoyal Navy to replace ageing destroyers with hybrid warships
29th Jun 2026 15:44
(Sharecast News) - The Royal Navy is to acquire at least six hybrid warships, the government confirmed on Monday, as it looks to replace its fleet of Type 45 destroyers.
Read moreTuesday preview: Sainsbury's update, UK GDP in focus
29th Jun 2026 15:25
(Sharecast News) - On Tuesday, supermarket chain Sainsbury's will release a first-quarter trading statement, while Nike will report quarterly numbers in the US.
Read moreUK shop price inflation steady in June, food inflation dips
29th Jun 2026 15:11
(Sharecast News) - Shop price inflation was steady in June amid summer discounting, while food inflation dipped, according to figures released on Tuesday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks higher amid tech gains, easing Middle East tensions
29th Jun 2026 14:56
(Sharecast News) - Major indices traded higher at the open on Monday, with technology shares rebounding after a difficult week, while investors monitored a pause in hostilities between the US and Iran that left questions over the durability of the agreement and the outlook for Middle East oil supplies.
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