6 h. ago Markets climb as defence stocks, euro and pound rally on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

German stock market records biggest gains after Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing,’ as investors expect big splurge in defence spending Eurozone inflation has dipped, moving closer to the European Central Bank’s 2% target, ahead of a widely expected drop in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting on Thursday.Headline inflation fell from 2.5% to 2.4% in January, while core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food costs, dropped from 2.7 to 2.6%, Eurostat said this morning.After quite a strong January reading, February eurozone inflation came in soft. Core inflation ticked down after having been stable at 2.7% since September.The weak economic environment seems to trump an increase in reported input costs for the moment. For the European Central Bank, this is a dovish sign as the governing council mulls over how low it should bring rates. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 March: BAE Systems shares rocket as index sets new record, Severfield slides

A big jump for the shares of BAE Systems today pushed the FTSE 100 index to a fresh record.

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12 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares advance on back of Wall St's rally and upbeat Chinese factory data

Asian shares have started the week with solid gains after Wall Street closed its dreary February on a brighter note

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32 h. ago The 'far too cheap' UK shares ripe for takeovers: Ten bargain stocks

The numbers speak for themselves. In 2015, more than 2,400 companies were listed on the stock market. Today, there are barely 1,400. Most have been taken over.

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38 h. ago The 'far too cheap' UK stocks to buy before it's too late: These firms are ripe for a takeover says the Mail's top shares guru, so canny investors should grab a bargain while they still can

The numbers speak for themselves. In 2015, more than 2,400 companies were listed on the stock market. Today, there are barely 1,400. Most have been taken over.

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3 d. ago Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Shares have retreated in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology

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4 d. ago Stock market today: Asian shares slide after slight gains on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish

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5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 26 February: BP slashes green energy spending, miners drive index rally

Aston Martin Lagonda and shopping centre owner Hammerson are among the companies reporting today.

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5 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 26 February: Miners fuel index rally, Aston Martin Lagonda eyes 2025 recovery

Aston Martin Lagonda and shopping centre owner Hammerson are among the companies reporting today.

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5 d. ago Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining after declines on Wall St

Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining after Wall Street extended its losses on worries over inflation and tariffs

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6 d. ago All eyes on Nvidia as its performance is crucial for the entire US stock market

Blackwell will be top of mind when the company releases its latest financial results Wednesday, with analysts eyeing future demand amid a Chinese upstart's claim that it can train competitive AI models using far fewer resources

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6 d. ago The shares that bag you secret shareholder perks: From discounts on clothes, wine and phone bills to a Caribbean cruise

Fancy a cut-price cruise in the Caribbean or a snow-bedecked ski trip in Switzerland? Such luxuries may seem a distant dream but this investment could bring them closer to reality.

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 25 February: Unilever CEO in surprise exit, Bitcoin price fall continues

A change at the top of Hellmann’s and Knorr business Unilever today wrongfooted the City.

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 25 February: Unilever CEO leaves, Smith & Nephew results boost shares

A change at the top of Hellmann’s and Knorr business Unilever today wrongfooted the City.

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6 d. ago Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire U.S. stock market

Nvidia has led the artificial intelligence boom to become one of the stock market’s biggest companies, as tech giants continue to spend heavily on the company’s chips and data centers needed to train and operate their AI systems

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6 d. ago ‘Uncertainty is rising’: Financial analysts warn that market shows worrisome signs with Trump in office

Share values and cryptocurrency prices have been buoyant since Trump’s election, but some on Wall Street believe the party could be over soon

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7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 24 February: Just Eat backs £3.4bn takeover, B&M profit downgrade as boss quits

Just Eat Takeaway.com is set to be bought by a Dutch technology investor in a deal worth around £3.4 billion.

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7 d. ago Asian shares are mixed after US stocks tumble on worries over tariffs

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks fell sharply as reports showed the economy may be suffering as consumers and businesses fret over President Donald Trump’s policies

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1 week ago Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip

Asian shares are trading mixed after a sharp slide for Walmart helped pull Wall Street off record highs

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1 week ago Anglo American dents hopes of listing diamond company De Beers on the London stock market

De Beers, worn by the likes of actress Lily James (pictured), would more likely be sold than listed, said Anglo American chief exec Duncan Wanblad.

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