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Energean sale of Egypt, Italy and Croatia assets at risk of collapse

Energean PLC on Monday said there is ‘significant risk’ that the agreement to sell its portfolio in Egypt, Italy and Croatia to Carlyle International Energy...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 10:00


Bellevue Healthcare swings to positive total return in financial 2024

Bellevue Healthcare Trust PLC on Monday reported a rise net asset value in 2024, as the company highlighted a positive outlook for US small and...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:58


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises CVS Group to ’outperform’

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

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Bernstein raises National Grid to ’outperform’ (market perform) - price target 1,120 (1,040)...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:40


Marshalls cuts dividend as revenue falls on challenging housing market

Marshalls PLC on Monday reported lower revenue and cut its dividend, though cost reductions limited the impact on profitability.

The Yorkshire, England-based landscaping products maker said...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:39


Phoenix Group shares rise as performing ‘ahead of plan’; ups payout

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC on Monday hailed a strong 2024 performance and ‘good progress’ in the execution of a three-year strategy.

The London-based insurer and pensions...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:29


QinetiQ slumps 21% as cuts outlook amid tough trading, contract delays

QinetiQ Group PLC on Monday warned persistent tough near-term trading conditions and delays to a number of contract awards will mean sales will fall short...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:27


F&C Investment Trust outperforms benchmark and raises dividend by 6%

F&C Investment Trust PLC on Monday increased its dividend, as its net asset value total return outperformed its benchmark in 2024.

London-based F&C Investment Trust, founded...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:13


AstraZeneca to pay up to $1 billion for cell therapy firm, EsoBiotec

AstraZeneca PLC on Monday announced an acquisition, a license agreement, regulatory approval in Europe for cancer drug Imfinzi, and a further positive product update in...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:57


Early market roundup: London mixed ahead of US retail sales data

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Monday, with Phoenix Group leading the way among large-caps, but defence technology firm Qinetiq slumping in the FTSE...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:51


UK government urged to help as factory sector declines in 1st quarter

The UK government is being urged to help manufacturers after a new report warned the sector has ‘hit the buffers’.

Make UK and business advisers BDO...

Mon, 17/03/2025 - 08:49


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