US strikes Iran's three main nuclear installations
22nd Jun 2025 08:35
(Sharecast News) - US bombers hit all three of Iran's nuclear installations in a bid to halt Tehran's nuclear programme.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks weaker on rising Middle East tensions
13th Jun 2025 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London equities closed in the red on Friday, as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical tensions following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as US payrolls beat forecasts
6th Jun 2025 16:47
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended the week on a positive note, with investors reacting to stronger-than-expected US labour market data.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage gains despite trade concerns
2nd Jun 2025 16:32
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended marginally higher on Monday, with investors weighing a series of UK and global economic data releases and monitoring escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Read moreArms makers surge as UK govt launches defence spending review
2nd Jun 2025 09:24
(Sharecast News) - Shares in UK and European weapons jumped on Monday as the British government launched a review as part of its plans to hike defence spending and make the country "war-fighting" ready in response to rising threats from Russia.
Read moreEU ministers approve €150bn weapons fund amid Russia tensions
27th May 2025 16:42
(Sharecast News) - The European Union on Tuesday approved the creation of a €150bn landmark fund to boost defence capabilities amid tensions with Russia and a wavering of US commitments in the region.
Read moreLondon close: FTSE snaps 16-day win streak ahead of Fed
7th May 2025 15:05
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with the top-flight index snapping a 16-day winning streak as investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision weighed on sentiment.
Read moreBAE Systems maintains guidance amid solid trading
7th May 2025 07:29
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems said in an update on Wednesday that trading so far this year had been in line with expectations, reaffirming its full-year 2025 guidance as it highlighted strong operational performance and a robust order backlog.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish flat ahead of Easter break
17th Apr 2025 15:09
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended flat to lower on Thursday as investors weighed mixed global signals ahead of the long Easter weekend.
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: BP, Defence, Tesla
9th Mar 2025 12:24
(Sharecast News) - Hedge fund Elliott wants BP to let go its petrol stations and move aggressively to improve its performance. BP management is preparing for a push in that regard by the activist investor. Elliott has already expressed its dissatisfaction with BP boss, Murray Auchincloss's move away from green projects and £10bn in additional investment in oil. - The Financial Mail on Sunday
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish firmer as defence plays surge
3rd Mar 2025 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, bolstered by a significant surge in defense stocks amid expectations of increased military expenditure.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip as UK inflation tops forecasts
19th Feb 2025 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets experienced declines on Wednesday, influenced by an unexpected rise in UK inflation and underwhelming corporate earnings.
Read moreBAE Systems posts 'strong' full-year profit and sales
19th Feb 2025 07:14
(Sharecast News) - BAE Systems posted strong full-year growth on both its top and bottom lines.
Read moreBerenberg ups target price for BAE on promising outlook
10th Dec 2024 09:59
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has lifted its target price for BAE Systems and reiterated a 'buy' rating on aerospace and defence giant, saying growth drivers for the business remain "compelling".
Read moreLondon close: Stocks little changed on weak manufacturing, retail data
2nd Dec 2024 15:14
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Monday with little direction, as investors weighed a batch of UK data releases, with housebuilders in focus.
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