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US close: Earnings, peace talk hopes drive indices to new highs
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq raced ahead to more record highs on Friday amid rising optimism about US-Iran peace talks this weekend, while the tech sector was given a boost as shares in c... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks fall as US-Iran ceasefire optimism wanes
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell on Friday as optimism around the Iran war ceasefire continued to fade, leaving continental markets on course for their first weekly loss in more than a month. Read More
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DoJ drops criminal probe into Jerome Powell
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Department of Justice has dropped its probe of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way to appoint Donald Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh to take over as successor, as ... Read More
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SAP shares rebound from recent lows on resilient Q1 results
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Frankfurt-listed enterprise software giant SAP saw shares rebound from their recent multi-year lows on Friday after beating analysts' expectations with its first-quarter results on ... Read More
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US open: Stocks mixed as investors weigh ceasefire extension, Iran talks
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Friday after Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend their ceasefire by a further three weeks, with the U... Read More
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Iranian Foreign Minister to vist Islamabad for possible peace talks - report
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night for a possible second round of peace talks with the US. Read More
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Procter & Gamble beats estimates as sales growth picks up in Q3
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Procter & Gamble were rising in pre-market trade on Friday after the American consumer goods giant reported beat expectations with its fiscal third-quarter results, which ... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures mixed as Middle East tensions stay in focus
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Friday after Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend their ceasefire by a further three weeks. Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices continue to climb
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, with lingering geopolitical risks and higher... Read More
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Electrolux swings to Q1 loss, announces SEK9bn rights issue and US tie-up
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Electrolux shares tumbled on Friday after the Swedish appliance maker said it swung to a loss in the first quarter as sales in North America slumped, and announced a new US partners... Read More
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TSMC shares jump as Taiwan eases single-stock holding rules
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co jumped on Friday after Taiwan's stock market regulator relaxed rules on how much investment funds can plough into listed companies. Read More
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Meta, Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs amid AI push
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Meta and Microsoft are preparing to cut thousands of jobs, it emerged on Friday, as two of the world's largest technology companies looked to control costs while increasing investm... Read More
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Iran war weighs on German business sentiment - Ifo
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment deteriorated in April to its worst level since May 2020 as the war in Iran took its toll, according to a survey released on Friday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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Holcim delivers 'strong start' as Q1 results beat estimates
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Holcim said it made a "strong start" to the year, with organic sales and profits both growing despite concerns about a weaker construction market, with the Swiss cement manufacturer... Read More
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Intel surges on strong Q1 trading, upbeat guidance
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Semiconductor manufacturer Intel surged in extended trading after posting stronger‑than‑expected first‑quarter revenues and issuing an upbeat outlook, with the com... Read More
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks, says Trump
Friday 24 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will be extended by three weeks, according to US President Donald Trump, following talks between the two sides at the White House. Read More
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US close: Stocks retreat as blue chip earnings disappoint, oil prices rise
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished moderately lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both retreating from record highs, as a barrage of disappointing earnings and weakness in the software s... Read More
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Warner Bros shareholders approve $110bn merger with Paramount
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved the company's proposed $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance. Read More
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Europe close: Markets mixed as Hormuz blockade sees oil rise further
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - European markets were mixed on Thursday and oil prices remained above $100 a barrel, as the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz outweighed support from the extension of the I... Read More
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American Express beats estimates on premium member growth, but shares fall
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - First-quarter results from American Express beat market expectations on Thursday, as revenues rose at a double-digit percentage on the back of strong business from its premium custo... Read More
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