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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel Hunt cuts Bunzl; HSBC lowers DCC target

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

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FTSE 100

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HSBC cuts DCC price target to 6,020 (7,170) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays cuts Reckitt...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 09:34


Weir takes steps to mitigate tariffs while first-quarter orders rise

Weir Group PLC on Thursday said it was ‘delighted’ with first quarter trading which leaves it on track to meet full-year targets.

The Glasgow, Scotland-based...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 09:30


Unilever says tariffs are ‘manageable’; sets Magnum Ice Cream Co debut

Unilever PLC on Thursday backed full-year guidance as it reported modest organic sales growth in the first quarter of 2025 and prepared for the spin-off...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 09:15


Early market roundup: Stocks red as China dismisses claims of talks

Stocks in Europe were lower on Thursday morning, as Beijing said any claims of ongoing trade talks with Washington were ‘groundless,’ emphasising there were no...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 09:11


Anglo American portfolio revamp progresses after ‘strong’ quarter

Anglo American PLC on Thursday said it is making ‘good’ progress in its efforts to simplify its portfolio of mining operations, as copper and iron...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 08:43


Supermarket Income forms joint venture with Blue Owl Capital

Supermarket Income REIT PLC said on Thursday it has formed a strategic joint venture with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital.

The London-based real estate...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 08:43


US trade talks overshadow UK’s Rachel Reeves’s mission to Washington

Questions about a possible US trade deal continue to overshadow Rachel Reeves’s mission to Washington as she prepares for talks with her US counterpart.

The UK...

Thu, 24/04/2025 - 06:42


Bank of England chief Bailey warns of tariff risks to UK

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said Wednesday that the trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump will impact global growth that could hit...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 21:55


US ’keen to do a deal’, says UK Chancellor ahead of trade talks

The UK Chancellor has insisted the US is ‘keen to do a deal with the UK’ ahead of talks with her American counterpart in Washington.

Rachel...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 18:49


Late market round-up: Stocks up as US language softens on China

London stocks closed higher on Wednesday, following a backtrack by US President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and increased hopes of improved...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 17:15


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