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UK consumer sentiment hits lowest level in nearly 3 years - S&P
18th May 2026 09:39
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence hit its lowest level since July 2023 as household savings come under increasing pressure driven by worries over rising prices due to the Iran war, according to a survey published on Monday.
Read moreUS pre-open: Futures fall as bond yields hit 16-month high
18th May 2026 09:34
(Sharecast News) - Ongoing concerns about inflationary pressures driven by the Iran war were set to weigh on US stocks on Monday as bond yields rose to a 16-month high, prompting investors to continue taking profits following last week's record highs.
Read moreKainos reports higher full-year revenue, profit
18th May 2026 09:23
(Sharecast News) - Kainos reported higher full-year revenue and profit on Monday after a stronger sales performance across the group, with growth in Digital Services, Workday Services and Workday Products supported by increased bookings and a larger contracted backlog.
Read moreAdvanced Medical Solutions shares drop as TA Associates walks away
18th May 2026 09:13
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Advanced Medical Solutions tanked on Monday after potential suitor TA Associates walked away from a takeover of the wound care firm.
Read morePublicis to buy US data firm LiveRamp for $2.2bn
18th May 2026 09:10
(Sharecast News) - Publicis shares surged on Monday after the French advertising and PR firm agreed to buy US data company LiveRamp for $2.2bn.
Read moreAstraZeneca secures US approval for two drugs
18th May 2026 09:06
(Sharecast News) - Two AstraZeneca drugs have been given the green light in America to treat high blood pressure and breast cancer, the blue chip confirmed on Monday.
Read moreHarworth Group reports resilient demand for industrial, logistics land
18th May 2026 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Harworth Group said in an update on Monday that demand for its industrial and logistics land remained resilient, as it continued to progress sales and lettings despite softer residential markets and longer transaction timelines.
Read moreAnnual sales, earnings jump at Sonova
18th May 2026 08:07
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Switzerland's Sonova Holding sang on Monday, after the world's largest hearing aids manufacturer posted a jump in annual sales and earnings.
Read moreEurope open: Shares fall, oil rises as Trump threatens Iran again
18th May 2026 08:04
(Sharecast News) - European stocks opened lower and oil prices rose on Monday as US-Iran tensions increased over the weekend, with Donald Trump once again threatening Tehran with a new bombing campaign if it did not sign a peace deal.
Read moreStaffline shares jump as strong growth continues
18th May 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Staffline's share price jumped on Monday after the recruitment firm reported that the strong trading experienced at the end of last year has continued, with profits rising at a double-digit rate for the start of 2026.
Read moreOil prices rise as Trump warns 'clock ticking' on peace talks, after UAE drone strike
18th May 2026 08:03
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices rose on Monday after Donald Trump warned Iran that time was running out for peace talks and following a drone strike over the weekend on a United Arab Emirates nuclear power plant.
Read moreUK's Burnham rows back on bond comments, won't rejoin EU
18th May 2026 08:02
(Sharecast News) - Potential UK leadership challenger Andy Burnham started to set out his vision for Britain, saying he would observe current fiscal rules on spending, but called for renationalisation of major utilities such as water, and ruled out rejoining the European Union.
Read moreMolten Ventures sells another stake in Revolut
18th May 2026 07:50
(Sharecast News) - Venture capital firm said it had sold a further stake in fintech Revolut, generating proceeds of around £63m.
Read moreLondon open: FTSE steady amid inflation concerns as oil prices rise
18th May 2026 07:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday amid worries about inflation as oil prices rose after Trump warned Iran that time for peace talks was running out.
Read moreAnglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal mines for up to $3.9bn
18th May 2026 07:45
(Sharecast News) - Anglo American said on Monday that it has agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia to private UK mining company Dhilmar for up to $3.9bn in cash.
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