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TOP NEWS: Greencore pleases as ’beat and raise’ becomes ‘new normal’

Greencore Group PLC on Tuesday impressed investors with a better-than-expected profit, a return to the dividend list, and a £10 million share buyback.

The Dublin-based convenience...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:02


Schroder AsiaPacific lags benchmark but raises final dividend

Schroder AsiaPacific Fund PLC on Tuesday said its annual return lagged the benchmark, but declared a final dividend above the previous year’s level.

The Asia-focused investment...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:01


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises Ashtead; Deutsche Bank cuts Currys

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

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Citigroup raises Persimmon to ’buy’ - price target 1,450 pence

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RBC raises Ashtead Group...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:38


WPP completes sale of majority stake in FGS Global to KKR funds

WPP PLC on Tuesday said it has sold its majority stake in strategic communications consultancy FGS Global Ltd to Kite Bidco Inc, an acquisition vehicle...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:23


Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to begin two-day UK state visit

The emir of Qatar will begin a two-day state visit to the UK hosted by the King.

Charles will welcome Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:21


LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks up as DAX 40 hits new high

Blue-chips in Europe opened in the green on Tuesday, with French stocks casting aside political uncertainty for now, and strong earnings boosted London-listed mid-caps....

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:14


Informa completes digital businesses tie-up with TechTarget

Informa PLC on Tuesday said the tie-up of its digital businesses with US-listed Tech Target Inc had taken effect.

The London-based business information and events...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:13


TOP NEWS: SSP serves up profit growth and aims for European recovery

Shares in SSP Group PLC jumped on Tuesday after it reported double-digit profit growth and said trading in the early weeks of the new year...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:12


IN BRIEF: Nozala Women Investments CEO to join South32 board

South32 Ltd - Perth-based diversified mining group - Appoints Stephen Pearce and Mandlesilo Msimang at non-executive directors, with effect from February 1. Pearce serves on...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:54


UK chancellor appoints Tom Hayhoe as Covid corruption commissioner

The UK chancellor has appointed Tom Hayhoe as Covid corruption commissioner to claw back taxpayers’ money wasted on deals during the pandemic.

He has started a...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:49


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