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Pearson sales rise 2% in 2024 as it continues rollout of AI products

Pearson PLC on Thursday said it was encouraged by the ‘growing commercial momentum’ around its artificial intelligence offerings, as the firm grew adjusted operating profit...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:40


Antofagasta expects stable copper production in 2025, similar to 2024

Antofagasta PLC on Thursday said copper remained a key critical mineral for the energy transition, as it expects production for the new year to be...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:33


Taylor Wimpey expects top-end completions, flags build cost inflation

Taylor Wimpey PLC on Thursday said it is too early to gauge consumer behaviour for the coming year as it reported 2024 completions towards the...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:33


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts JD Sports, Exane BNP raises Deliveroo

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

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FTSE 100

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Exane BNP raises BAE Systems to ’neutral’ - price target 1,286 pence

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Citigroup...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:31


Whitbread sales fall in third quarter despite strong growth in Germany

Whitbread PLC on Thursday reported a mixed third quarter with sales falling in the company’s core market of the UK, offsetting a strong showing in...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:09


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks up despite weak UK economic growth

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were up on Thursday morning, with the FTSE 100 up comfortably despite UK economic growth undershooting expectations.

Gross domestic...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:07


BHP and Lundin Mining seal C$4 billion takeover of copper group Filo

BHP Group Ltd and Lundin Mining Corp have completed their joint acquisition of Filo Corp.

The two mining group first announced the deal back in July....

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 08:46


UK economy returns to below-consensus growth of 0.1% in November

The UK economy grew in November, but by less than expected, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Thursday.

Gross domestic product edged up...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:19


IN BRIEF: Red Rock Resources shares rise as arbitration award pending

Red Rock Resources PLC - London-based mining company focused on Africa and Australia - Says it has been engaged in talks to advance a framework...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:01


People’s Pension to invest up to £4 billion in private market assets

The People’s Pension has revealed plans to step into private market investment in the months ahead.

The body is one of the biggest independent master trusts...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:54


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