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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

FTSE 100 futures signal a drop of 10–16 points to around 9,705 at Monday’s open, following a 4.7% slide in Bitcoin and weak Asian manufacturing data. The index closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day and 17.7% higher year-to-date, after hitting record highs in November.

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  • Linkerbot Explores Hong Kong IPO for Robotic Hand Business
    May 19, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. Chinese startup Linkerbot, known for its advanced robotic hands with high dexterity, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Industry sources indicate the move could tap into growing demand for robotics technology. An IPO in Hong Kong offers access to large capital markets and investors focused on tech innovation. The offering would mark a significant milestone for Linkerbot as it seeks expansion and increased visibility.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Sunshine Biopharma Shares Volatile After $6M Deal, 50-Cent Mark in Focus

Sunshine Biopharma Shares Volatile After $6M Deal, 50-Cent Mark in Focus

19 May 2026
Sunshine Biopharma shares surged as much as 516% before settling up 78% at $0.51 in heavy after-hours Nasdaq trading Monday, following a $6 million public offering priced at $0.50 per unit. More than 436 million shares changed hands, far exceeding the company’s 5 million shares outstanding. The deal includes 12 million units with warrants, raising dilution concerns. Closing is expected around May 19.
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