International News
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First-quarter earnings fizz at Coca-Cola
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Coca-Cola Company lifted its annual sales forecast on Tuesday, after first-quarter numbers at the US giant topped expectations. Read More
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McDonald's delivers mixed Q1 results
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Fast food giant McDonald's delivered mixed first-quarter results on Tuesday as restructuring costs weighed on profits. Read More
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German economy avoids recession, labour market resilient
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - The German economy avoided recession in the first quarter of the year, with modest 0.2% growth reported on Tuesday, surpassing analysts' expectations. Read More
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Spain's BBVA approaches rival Sabadell regarding possible merger
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Spain's second-largest lender BBVA has expressed its renewed interest in a takeover of its smaller rival Banco Sabadell. Read More
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Santander sees profits spark on higher interest rates
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Banco Santander said on Tuesday that profits jumped in the first quarter, boosted by higher interest rates. Read More
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US pre-open: Dow futures little changed ahead of FOMC meeting
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Dow Jones futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants looked ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting and more mega-c... Read More
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Eurozone exits recession as Q1 GDP grows 0.3%, inflation holds at 2.4%
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - There were further signs that the eurozone was starting to turn a corner as inflation held steady at 2.4% and the single currency economy avoided recession in the first quarter of t... Read More
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Barclays in talks to take over Goldman's GM-branded credit cards - report
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Barclays is reportedly in talks with US banking giant Goldman Sachs to acquire $2bn in credit card balances from its co-branded credit programme with General Motors. Read More
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Volkswagen retains growth guidance despite Q1 weakness
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Volkswagen's share price was in reverse on Tuesday after the German automaker reported a slow start to the year, though the company expressed its confidence in hitting full-year tar... Read More
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Mercedes-Benz Q1 earnings plummet on model transitions, EV slump
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - German automotive group Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday that Q1 earnings had plummeted as it was weighed down by model changes and soft demand for electric vehicles. Read More
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Asia report: Most markets rise as yen falls back
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets saw a mixed day of trading on Tuesday, as investors navigated between positive cues from Wall Street and cautious sentiment surrounding China's factory activity. Read More
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Asia report: Most markets rise as yen falls back
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asian markets saw a mixed day of trading on Tuesday, as investors navigated between positive cues from Wall Street and cautious sentiment surrounding China's factory activity. Read More
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China's manufacturing sector gathers pace in April
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector continued to strengthen in April, closely-watched data published on Tuesday showed. Read More
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German retail sales post unexpected 1.8% rise in March
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - German retail sales posted a higher-than-expected by 1.8% rise in March compared with the previous month, according to official data published on Tuesday. Read More
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US close: S&P 500 extends last week's wins another session
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green at the end of trading on Monday as investors braced for more corporate earnings, some key labour market data and the outcome of the Federal Rese... Read More
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Viking expands planned IPO to $1.33bn
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Travel company Viking Holdings announced plans on Monday to expand its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, aiming to raise up to $1.33bn. Read More
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US open: Dow builds on Friday's gains
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as investors braced for more corporate earnings, some key labour market data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day po... Read More
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UMB Financial to buy Heartland Financial in $2bn deal
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - UMB Financial Corporation said on Monday that it has agreed to buy rival Heartland Financial USA in a $2bn all-share deal. Read More
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German inflation edges up to 2.4% in April
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - German inflation registered a slight rise in April as food prices rose while energy costs fell less than expected, according to preliminary data published on Monday. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures higher as investors await more earnings
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as investors brace for more corporate earnings, some key labour market data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve'... Read More
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