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Eurozone unemployment nugdes lower, sentiment remains subdued
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment remained subdued across the Eurozone at the end of last year, a long-running survey showed on Thursday, despite the unemployment rate nudging lower. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures slip as risk appetite weakens on geopolitics, jobs data
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were set to pull back for the second straight day as geopolitical tensions and nervousness ahead of the latest non-farm payrolls figure weighs on market sentiment. Read More
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Defence stocks jump as Trump plans spending boost, targets exec pay, dividends, buybacks
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Defence stocks were on the rise on Thursday as US President Donald Trump said he wanted to ramp up military spending by 50% to $1.5tn by 2027 and took aim at the salary levels of in... Read More
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China to review Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Chinese regulators are to probe Meta's $2bn acquisition of artificial intelligence start-up Manus, it was announced on Thursday. Read More
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Asia report: Shares mixed as geopolitics hits sentiment
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after geopolitical events dampened the recent rally on Wall Street. Read More
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German factory orders record unexpected surge
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Factory orders across Germany unexpectedly jumped by their most in nearly a year in November, according to the Federal Statistical Office, driven by a big increase in large-scale or... Read More
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US to control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely' - Energy Secretary
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US plans to oversee the sale of Venezuelan oil "indefinitely", Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump added that the proceeds would be use... Read More
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US close: Stocks erase early gains on geopolitical fears, poor data
Thursday 08 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - US stocks pulled back on Wednesday after three days of solid gains sent the Dow and S&P 500 to new heights, with investors showing caution as geopolitical tensions ramped up and eco... Read More
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US forces seize two oil tankers in Nth Atlantic, Caribbean
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - US forces have seized two more tankers accused of shipping oil in breach of sanctions against Venezuela, military officials said on Wednesday. Read More
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Europe close: Markets mixed after Trump's latest Greenland threat
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - European shares closed mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed a fresh bout of geopolitical tension alongside a dense run of economic data. Read More
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UK data watchdog quizzes Elon Musk's X over Grok AI
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Britain's data protection watchdog contacted Elon Musk's social media platform X and its artificial intelligence subsidiary xAI on Wednesday, after reports raised serious concerns a... Read More
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US job openings fall more than expected in November
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - US job openings fell more than expected in November, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More
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US service-sector growth hits 14-month high
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US services sector grew at its fastest rate in 14 months in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday, as activity accelerated for the third month ... Read More
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US factory orders fall more than expected in October
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - US new orders for manufactured goods fell more than expected in October after two consecutive monthly increases, according to official data published on Wednesday. Read More
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US open: Stocks push further into record territory, but gains limited
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - US stocks inched higher in early deals on Wednesday, though gains were limited as investors refrained from taking on too much risk with markets already at record highs amid a volati... Read More
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Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount's 'insufficient' takeover offer
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - The board of Warner Bros Discovery on Wednesday unanimously rejected Paramount Skydance's revised takeover offer, reiterating its preference for the $72bn tie-up with Netflix announ... Read More
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US private sector employment rises by 41,000 in December - ADP
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose in December, albeit a little less than expected, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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US private sector employment rises by 41,000 in December - ADP
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose in December, albeit a little less than expected, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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Ventyx Biosciences said to be in takeover talks with Eli Lilly, shares surge
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Ventyx Biosciences surged in pre-market trade on Wednesday following a report that Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced talks to buy the company for more than $1bn to expand its work in i... Read More
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US mortgage applications edge higher after recent slump
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage applications across the US inched higher last week following recent falls as long-term mortgage rates dropped to their lowest in 15 months. Read More
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