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Thursday preview: US jobs data, European debt auctions in the spotlight
1st Oct 2025 08:11
(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight on Thursday will be on the US jobs market and what may be the last related indicator as a result of the federal government shutdown.
Read moreDiversified Energy to move primary listing to New York, retain secondary LSE listing
1st Oct 2025 07:50
(Sharecast News) - Diversified Energy said on Wednesday that it plans to move its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange, while retaining a secondary listing in London.
Read moreEurope open: Markets pause at one-month high, but pharma stocks jump
1st Oct 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were mixed on Wednesday morning, with upside limited after markets settled at a one-month high the previous session, as investors awaited another barrage of economic data.
Read moreTopps Tiles delivers another record year as momentum builds in second half
1st Oct 2025 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Tile retailer Topps Tiles said its strong trading performance continued throughout the second half, with revenues reaching a record high in four out of the past five years.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE hits another record high as pharma stocks rally
1st Oct 2025 07:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks hit another record high on Wednesday, boosted by strong gains in the pharmaceuticals sector as bad news spelled good news on the US jobs front after the latest ADP report missed expectations.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to dip as US government shuts down
1st Oct 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled a shutdown of the US federal government, after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding deal.
Read moreHigher costs dent profits at Shepherd Neame
1st Oct 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - Shepherd Neame posted a fall in both revenues and profits on Wednesday, as inflationary pressures weighed on Britain's oldest brewer.
Read moreAsia report: Stocks mostly higher after Chinese factory survey numbers
1st Oct 2025 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday, despite lawmakers' on Capitol Hill failure to reach an agreement overnight on a stopgap funding bill, resulting in a partial government shutdown of unknown duration.
Read moreGreggs reports slowdown in sales but backs FY expectations
1st Oct 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - Bakery chain Greggs reported a slowdown in sales on Wednesday, pinning the blame partly on a "heat-affected" July, but reiterating its outlook for the full year.
Read moreWednesday newspaper round-up: Energy price cap, Burberry, net zero targets
1st Oct 2025 07:15
(Sharecast News) - The majority of British households expect to restrict their home heating this winter to try to keep rising costs in check, according to research released as the price cap that dictates most bills rose again. The fuel poverty charity National Energy Action said 58% of households told its survey they were likely to trim their energy use, a nine-percentage-point increase from the level in January. - Guardian
Read moreJames Halstead makes margin progress amid tough conditions
1st Oct 2025 07:10
(Sharecast News) - Flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead reported its strong profit margins in nine years despite a weaker top line over the year to 30 June, with the AIM-listed company pointing to "further progress" this year.
Read moreTaylor Wimpey on track but mindful of consumer uncertainty
1st Oct 2025 07:09
(Sharecast News) - Taylor Wimpey has reiterated its guidance for 2025 after a "robust" sales performance over the third quarter, but said it was mindful of various issues currently affecting customer sentiment, such as the impact of the delayed autumn budget.
Read moreTate & Lyle sinks on revenue and earnings warning
1st Oct 2025 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Tate & Lyle warned on Wednesday that it anticipates a slowdown in market demand to weigh on its near-term performance, with interim group revenues now expected to be 3% to 4% lower in constant currency terms and underlying earnings seen a "high-single digit percent" lower.
Read moreUS government to shut down after talks on Capitol Hill hit a wall
1st Oct 2025 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Lawmakers on Capitol Hill failed to reach an agreement overnight to avoid a partial shutdown of the US federal government.
Read moreUK house prices tick higher in September - Nationwide
1st Oct 2025 07:01
(Sharecast News) - House prices nudged higher in September, industry research showed on Wednesday, as the market continued to shake off wider economic uncertainty.
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