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UK’s Healey suggests defence spending hike half of Starmer’s figure

The UK defence secretary has suggested the real-terms increase in defence spending year-on-year will be only around half the £13.4 billion figure cited by the...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 09:43


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank says ’buy’ 4imprint

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Lloyds Banking price target to 88 (80) pence -...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 09:40


BP expected to roll back green energy pledges to boost profit

BP PLC is expected to scrap many of its environmental promises, slash spending on renewable energy and refocus on fossil fuel production at a landmark...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 09:25


Early market roundup: European stocks green as Convatec shines

Blue chip indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened higher on Wednesday morning, despite Hikma Pharmaceuticals falling on the FTSE 100.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 09:14


ConvaTec posts higher annual profit and lifts dividend 3% for 2024

Shares in ConvaTec Group PLC rose on Wednesday after the company reported a sharp increase in annual profit, supported by steady revenue growth. The medical...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 09:06


Hikma Pharmaceuticals to up R&D spend to support pipeline development

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC on Wednesday said it planned to increased spending on research and development to support further growth after reporting strong annual results.

The London-based...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 09:03


Hammerson sees strong momentum in retail as annual loss narrows

Hammerson PLC on Wednesday said its annual loss shrank thanks to a smaller loss on property valuations, as the shopping centre landlord noted ‘robust’ occupier...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 08:25


Heathrow Airport records 31% jump in annual profit

Heathrow has said a 31% surge in annual profit and a record year for passengers underscores the need for it to build a third runway.

Owners...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 08:20


Starmer to meet Trump in Washington as Kyiv and US agree minerals deal

Keir Starmer will fly to the US on Wednesday ahead of crunch talks with Donald Trump, as the chancellor urged European allies to follow the...

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 06:53


IN BRIEF: Rome Resources touts high-grade tin mineralisation at Kalayi

Rome Resources PLC - Vancouver, Canada-based mineral explorer - Says assay results from two diamond core drill holes at the Kalayi tin prospect in North...

Tue, 25/02/2025 - 18:26


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