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UBS under scrutiny post-Credit Suisse takeover, Swiss pricing watchdog says
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Switzerland's price watchdog is said to be closely observing how UBS is pricing its products following its Credit Suisse takeover on the back of speculation that the bank's increase... Read More
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Shares in Continental jump despite 'challenging' market
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Continental motored ahead on Thursday, after the German tyre manufacturer flagged an improving performance in the second quarter. Read More
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Marston's names Ken Lever as chair
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Marston's has named Kenneth Lever as its new chair, the pub operator confirmed on Thursday. Read More
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Roche to halt lung cancer trial
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Roche is to end a novel lung cancer treatment trial, the Swiss company confirmed on Thursday, following "disappointing" results. Read More
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Asia report: Most markets rise as Topix reaches fresh record
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's major stock indexes reaching all-time highs. Read More
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Eurozone construction sector sees output slump - PMI
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's beleaguered construction sector reported another sharp decrease in output in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday. Read More
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German May factory orders in shock fall
Thursday 04 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - German factory orders posted a shock fall in May, highlighting the troubles faced by Europe's manufacturing sector. Read More
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US close: Stocks finish shortened session with gains after poor data
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished mostly higher after a shortened trading session with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hitting yet more record highs following a flurry of weak economic data which rais... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks grind higher on French election optimism
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - European stocks were higher on Wednesday amid hopes that a cut in US interest rates was in sight, while investors also eyed national elections in France at the weekend. Read More
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US services sector activity shrinks very sharply in June, ISM says
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Services sector activity in the US slowed very sharply last month, a closely followed survey showed. Read More
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US job cut announcements drop again in June, Challenger says
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Job cut announcements appeared to repeat the pattern observed in 2023, dropping quickly in June, the results of a closely followed survey revealed. Read More
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Quest Diagnostics to buy Canada's LifeLabs for $985m
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Quest Diagnostics said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy LifeLabs, a Canadian provider of community laboratory tests, for about $985m including debt. Read More
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US foreign trade deficit shrinks a tad more quickly than expected in May
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world increased slightly in May, as both domestic and foreign demand softened. Read More
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US open: Stocks slightly higher ahead of Independence Day break
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were little changed early on Wednesday as traders prepared for the 4th of July break. Read More
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US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in June - ADP
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in June, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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US jobless claims rise to 238,000
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated clip in the week ended 29 June, according to the Department of Labor. Read More
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National Amusements tentatively agrees Paramount deal - reports
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Paramount Global surged on Wednesday, on reports National Amusements has struck a tentative deal to sell its controlling stake in the US entertainment giant. Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed on China, Japan service sector data
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed performances on Wednesday, as investors evaluated a variety of business activity data from the region. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures little changed following yesterday's gains
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Wednesday as traders prepare for the 4th of July break. Read More
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Economic growth softens in Eurozone - PMI
Wednesday 03 Jul 2024
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the Eurozone softened in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as a resurgent services sector failed to offset the slump in manufacturing. Read More
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