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London close: Stocks rally amid US-Iran peace talk hopes
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks rallied on Monday amid renewed optimism over US-Iran peace talks. Read More
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Europe close: Stocks manage gains on hope for US-Iran peace proposal
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - European stocks closed higher on Monday as Iran said it had responded to a US peace proposal, easing some tensions after president Donald Trump again threatened to resume bombing if... Read More
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FTSE 250 movers: Hays jumps; Vistry slides
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,705.94 0.49% Read More
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FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies higher; 3i Group under the cosh again
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 1.3% at 10,330.33 in afternoon trade on Monday. Read More
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London midday: FTSE nudges up, gilt yields ease
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were a smidgen higher by midday on Monday, with oil giants and defensives lending a hand and gilt yields easing. Read More
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Europe midday: Losses pared as Iran responds to latest US peace plan
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - European stocks pared losses on Monday as Iran said it had responded to a US peace proposal, easing tensions after Donald Trump once again threatened to resume bombing if Tehran did... Read More
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London open: FTSE steady amid inflation concerns as oil prices rise
Monday 18 May 2026
(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 More
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Europe open: Shares fall, oil rises as Trump threatens Iran again
Monday 18 May 2026
(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 campaig... Read More
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London pre-open: Stocks to dip as Trump says 'clock ticking' on peace talks
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to dip at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest developments in the Iran war and the UK political landscape. Read More
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London close: FTSE and pound slide, borrowing costs surge on Burnham leadership bid
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks tumbled on Friday, led lower by miners and utilities, while sterling fell and borrowing costs shot higher as investors reacted to the prospect of Andy Burnham's potent... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks fall, bond yields rise as investors hope for Iran deal
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses on Friday and government bond yields rose across the continent, as investors weighed the risk that the energy crisis caused by the Iran war will keep... Read More
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FTSE 250 movers: Grafton slips, Aberdeen jumps
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 22,425.32 -1.76% Read More
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FTSE 100 movers: Miners, utilities slump; Hiscox surges on bid speculation
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 1.8% at 10,186.43 in afternoon trade on Friday. Read More
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Europe midday: Global bond jitters hit shares as Stoxx extends losses
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses on Friday and bond yields across the continent rose amid fears of inflation fuelling higher interest rates due to the ongoing energy crisis cause by ... Read More
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London midday: FTSE extends losses, gilt yields rise as Burnham eyes Wesminter return
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Friday, led lower by miners and utilities, while sterling fell and borrowing costs jumped as investors reacted to the prospect of Andy... Read More
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Europe open: Shares fall, bond yields up on latest UK political drama
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply at the open on Friday following a weak session in Asia, as traders eyed the US-China talks and ongoing political turmoil in the UK. Read More
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London open: FTSE and pound fall, borrowing costs rise as Burnham eyes Westminster return
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks slumped in early trade on Friday, along with the pound, while borrowing costs shot higher as investors reacted to the prospect of Andy Burnham's potential return to We... Read More
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London pre-open: Stocks to drop, pound hit as Burnham confirms plans to return to Wesminter
Friday 15 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to slide at the open on Friday, with sterling under pressure amid the prospect of Andy Burnham's return to Westminster. Read More
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Europe close: Stocks rise as investors watch Trump-Xi summit
Thursday 14 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Thursday as investors focused on the US-China summit and continuing political turmoil in the UK, while oil prices eased. Read More
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London close: Stocks gain as bond yields ease, but political uncertainty remains
Thursday 14 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market pushed higher for the second straight session on Thursday, helped by a calmer day on bond markets and a strong start on Wall Street, where a resurgence in AI p... Read More
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