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Ibstock says first quarter sales climbed on stronger housing demand

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday said its first quarter sales volume and revenue were ‘well above’ the prior year and in line with expectations.

The Leicestershire, England-based...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 10:11


Fresnillo gold and silver production slows quarterly; confirms outlook

Fresnillo PLC on Wednesday reaffirmed its outlook for this year and the following two years, as it reported a quarterly fall in gold and silver...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 10:10


UK services sector unexpectedly falls into contraction in April

The UK’s service sector declined in April amid ‘aggressive’ continuous job cutting and business optimism at a two-and-a-half-year low, data published by S&P Global showed...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:50


Babcock says annual underlying operating profit beats expectations

Babcock International Group PLC on Wednesday said it continues to see momentum across its business as it reported higher annual sales and profit.

Shares in the...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:49


THG rejects Myprotein bid from Selkirk worth up to £600 million

THG PLC on Wednesday confirmed it has received and rejected a bid for its Myprotein business worth up to £600 million from Selkirk Group PLC.

The...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:48


Supreme annual revenue short of market consensus but earnings in line

Supreme PLC on Wednesday said revenue rose in its recent financial year, but by less than company-compiled market consensus.

Supreme is a Manchester, England-based fast-moving consumer...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:32


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Kepler cuts Sainsbury; Shore raises boohoo

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

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BofA cuts InterContinental Hotels price target to 10,700 (10,800) pence - ’buy’

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Deutsche Bank...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:27


Croda backs annual guidance as first-quarter sales beat expectations

Croda International PLC on Wednesday said it has made an encouraging start to the year with good sales growth and profit in line with expectations.

The...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:15


Early market roundup: European stocks up as US and China ready to talk

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Wednesday morning, as China said the ‘door for talks is wide open,’ after US...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 09:05


Reckitt Benckiser shares fall as first-quarter sales miss expectations

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Wednesday backed annual guidance, despite a sluggish first quarter, and said the trade tariffs imposed by the US will have...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 08:50


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