International News
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Constellation Energy to buy Calpine for $16.4bn
Friday 10 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Baltimore-based Constellation Energy said on Friday that it has agreed to buy Calpine for $16.4bn in cash and shares. Read More
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US non-farm payrolls beat forecasts in December, rise by 256,000
Friday 10 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Hiring in the US picked up modestly at the end of 2024, but nevertheless came in well ahead of forecasts. Read More
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Constellation Energy and Calpine unveil plans for $27bn merger
Friday 10 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - American power generation giant Constellation Energy has announced plans to merge with privately owned peer Calpine in a deal worth nearly $27bn. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures inch lower ahead of jobs data, yields stay elevated
Friday 10 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to small losses ahead of the opening bell on Friday as traders return to their desks following a national holiday and await the all-important non-farm... Read More
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Asia report: Markets fall on Japan data, China bond yields rise
Friday 10 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets broadly declined on Friday, with mainland China leading the losses as investors evaluated mixed economic data from Japan and a policy update from the People's B... Read More
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Europe close: Stoxx 600 hits four-week high
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose on Thursday despite weak retail sales data from the eurozone, with the Stoxx 600 hitting a four-week high. Read More
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Shein's London IPO could happen as early as April - report
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein could push ahead with its controversial London IPO as early as mid-April, according to a Reuters report on Thursday. Read More
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7-Eleven owner Seven & i sees Q3 profits drop
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings reported another steep drop in quarterly profits on Thursday as the Japanese company continues to fend off a takeover over by Canadian retailer Ali... Read More
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Asia report: Markets fall as China inflation misses annual target
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets broadly declined on Thursday as concerns over the Federal Reserve's potential delay in rate cuts due to persistent inflation fears weighed on sentiment. Read More
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Eurozone retail sales disappoint in November
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone retail sales grew by less than expected in November, official data showed on Thursday, as the bloc's economy continued to struggle. Read More
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Annual production surges at Ferrexpo, shares jump
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Ferrexpo reported a surge in annual production on Thursday, its best since Russia invaded Ukraine, despite the ongoing "challenging" conditions. Read More
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German exports, industrial production beat forecasts in November
Thursday 09 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Germany reported a strong rise in exports during November and a better-than-expected increase in industrial production for the month, according to official data released on Thursday... Read More
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US open: Reports say Trump set to call doubters' bluff
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Stocks started the session on a mixed footing following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might be set to defy doubters and push ahead fully with his proposed tariff plans. Read More
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US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in December - ADP
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in December, according to data released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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Weekly US jobless claims decline during latest week
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - The number of people filing for first-time jobless claims continued to decline during the latest week. Read More
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Trump could declare emergency to justify tariffs - report
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - US president-elect Donald Trump is exploring the option of declaring a national economic emergency to justify implementing a broad new tariff programme, it emerged on Wednesday, acc... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures inch higher, but traders cautious ahead of data
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to small gains on each of Wall Street's main indices as investors showed caution ahead of important economic data releases with bond yields holding at... Read More
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BofA says US dollar 'priced to perfection'
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Bank of America expect the US dollar to hit bottom during the first half of 2025 and afterwards weaken. Read More
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Eurozone confidence weakens as economic sentiment hits four-year low
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the eurozone was confirmed at an eight-month low in December, while economic sentiment dropped to its lowest level in more than four years. Read More
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TeamViewer shares surge on forecast-busting revenue
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in German software company TeamViewer were swelling on Wednesday morning, after it announced preliminary full-year revenue of €671m for 2024, making for a 9% increase f... Read More
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