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UK 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.

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Mondi 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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Greencore lifts full-year profit outlook after strong Q2

1st Apr 2025 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Irish convenience food manufacturer Greencore lifted its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday as it hailed a strong second quarter.

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RBA holds rates steady ahead of federal election

1st Apr 2025 07:22

(Sharecast News) - The Reserve Bank of Australia left rates on hold at 4.1% in line with market expectations as the country prepares to go to the polls in a federal election next month.

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Spire Health buys Acorn Occupational Health for £3.3m

1st Apr 2025 07:05

(Sharecast News) - Spire Healthcare on Tuesday said it had bought Acorn Occupational Health for £3.3m.

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US close: Stocks end Q1's final session mostly higher

31st Mar 2025 22:24

(Sharecast News) - Major indices turned in a mixed performance on Monday as market participants patiently awaited clarity on Donald Trump's planned tariff measures.

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Broker tips: Wise, Gaming Realms

31st Mar 2025 16:40

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove initiated coverage of Wise on Monday with an 'overweigh'' rating and a 1,242.0p price target.

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Director dealings: Franchise Brands director raises stake

31st Mar 2025 15:42

(Sharecast News) - Franchise Brands revealed on Monday that non-executive director Louise George had acquired 50,000 ordinary shares in the multi-brand franchise business.

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Gold price tops $3,100 as trade war fears prompt flight to safety

31st Mar 2025 15:37

(Sharecast News) - A continued flight for safety was propping up gold prices once again on Monday, with the price of the yellow metal topping $3,100 an ounce for the first time amid an escalating trade war.

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Invinity starts 2025 in line with expectations

31st Mar 2025 15:07

(Sharecast News) - Invinity Energy Systems confirmed on Monday that trading for the start of 2025 was in line with expectations, underpinned by recent commercial progress and confirmation that its flagship LODES project in the UK had secured final approval to proceed.

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Tertiary Minerals reports drilling progress at Konkola West

31st Mar 2025 14:59

(Sharecast News) - Tertiary Minerals updated the market on drilling activity at its Konkola West Copper Project in Zambia on Monday, where it said project partner KoBold Metals was progressing a two-hole drill programme under its earn-in agreement.

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Smarttech247 extends contract with major Irish hospital

31st Mar 2025 14:43

(Sharecast News) - Smarttech247 announced a significant contract extension with an unnamed major hospital in Ireland on Monday, valued at about €0.5m over four years.

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US open: Stocks lower as Trump's tariffs remain firmly in focus

31st Mar 2025 14:28

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the red early on Monday as market participants patiently awaited clarity on Donald Trump's planned tariff measures.

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FTSE 250 movers: Aston Martin motors; Pets at Home tumbles

31st Mar 2025 14:13

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,474.38 -1.97%

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Mr Cooper shares jump on $9bn takeover offer from Rocket

31st Mar 2025 14:12

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Mr Cooper surged in pre-market trade on Monday after fintech platform Rocket Companies launched a $9.4bn takeover offer for the American mortgage company.

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