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TOP NEWS: Wood Group plunges as calls on probe after write-off woe

John Wood Group PLC shares tumbled on Thursday as the firm said it has turned to Deloitte to perform an independent review after exceptional contract...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:36


IN BRIEF: Hammerson acquires remaining 50% interest in Westquay

Hammerson PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on city-centre shopping centres in the UK and elsewhere - Completes the acquisition of the remaining...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:29


TOP NEWS: Rolls-Royce backs guidance despite supply chain disruption

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC said on Thursday that it is on track to meet its 2024 guidance, despite ongoing supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry....

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:10


Taylor Wimpey improves sales and cancellation rates in second half

Taylor Wimpey PLC on Thursday reported good performance in the second half of 2024, leaving the company on track to deliver the upper end of...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:59


TOP NEWS: J Sainsbury profit falls more than 70% amid banking exit

J Sainsbury PLC on Thursday said profit dropped more than 70% in the first half of its most recent financial year, due to divisional restructuring...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:53


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Kingspan to ’buy’

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

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Morgan Stanley cuts Schroders to ’equal-weight’ - price target 358 pence

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Goldman Sachs raises...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:51


TOP NEWS: BT cuts revenue guidance amid weaker half-year trading

BT Group PLC on Thursday revealed it has lowered its revenue guidance for the full year following a challenging period of interim trading.

Shares in...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:51


TOP NEWS: National Grid raises interim dividend amid heavy investment

National Grid PLC on Thursday raised its half-year dividend by 6% on a rebased basis, despite pouring money into capital investment and reporting a halved...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:38


Auto Trader lifts dividend as profit jumps 15% in strong first half

Auto Trader Group PLC on Thursday raised its interim dividend as it unveiled financial results for the first half with strong profit and revenue growth.

The...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:29


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed ahead of BoE and Fed rate decisions

Stock prices in Europe were mixed on Thursday morning ahead of interest rate decisions by the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve, as investors...

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 08:56


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