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Paragon Banking Group PLC on Tuesday announced strong results for the third-quarter and said it is ‘ahead of expectations’ of financial year guidance.

Paragon is...

Standard Chartered PLC on Tuesday upgraded its annual financial guidance for income growth for 2024, and also announced its largest every buyback.

The London-based, Asia-focused bank...

St James’s Place PLC on Tuesday reported increased inflows and records fund under management, part of a ‘robust’ first half performance.

In response, shares in the...

AG Barr PLC on Tuesday reported increased revenue due to a strong first-half performance from its soft drink brands.

AG Barr is a Cumbernauld, Scotland-based...

Weir Group PLC on Tuesday upgraded guidance for the year despite facing headwinds and economic challenges in the first half which adversely impacted profit.

The Glasgow,...

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

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FTSE 100

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Barclays raises NatWest price target to 460 (400) pence - ’overweight’

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UBS cuts Lloyds...

Greggs PLC on Tuesday said it raised its dividend as it posted stronger revenue for the first half of the year, though profit declined on...

ConvaTec Group PLC on Tuesday forecast 2024 revenue growth towards the upper end of guidance as it reported higher first half profit and sales.

In the...

The main UK regulator for electricity and downstream natural gas Ofgem has announced that the ban on acquisition-only tariffs will stay in place, just two...

Croda International PLC on Tuesday reported a weaker first-half performance, although it said the business is on track for future growth with investments delivering greater...