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TOP NEWS: UK private sector growth eases on pre-budget uncertainty

UK private sector growth slowed to a near one-year low in October, a preliminary reading said Thursday, due to ‘heightened economic uncertainty’.

The flash UK...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:59


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Lloyds and Hochschild price targets

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS raises Lloyds price target to 63 (61) pence - ’neutral’

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RBC raises...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:59


TOP NEWS: Unilever reports global volume and sales growth in quarter

Unilever PLC on Thursday lifted its third quarter dividend after delivering another successive quarter of good volume growth as the company implements its transformation plan.

The...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:49


TOP NEWS: Frasers wants owner Mike Ashley as CEO of boohoo

boohoo Group PLC on Thursday said it is in the process of reviewing the ‘content and validity’ of a request by its largest shareholder Frasers...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:34


TOP NEWS: London Stock Exchange tops expectations in third quarter

London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Thursday reported broad-based growth in the third quarter as it expressed confidence for 2025.

Total income, excluding recoveries, rose 7.7%...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:28


Chancellor promises ‘reset for our economy’ as prepares for UK budget

Rachel Reeves has promised her first budget will be an economic ‘reset’ for the UK.

The chancellor said her statement on October 30 will invest in...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:05


UK PM Starmer unlikely to meet Kamala Harris ahead of US polls

Keir Starmer is unlikely to meet with Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for the US presidency, before Americans go to the polls.

The UK prime minister...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:03


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rally as Barclays, Unilever provide cheer

The FTSE 100 made a bright start on Thursday, looking to break a four-day losing run, supported by well received earnings.

The advance in London...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 08:59


TOP NEWS: Anglo American delivers stable production after nine months

Anglo American PLC said on Thursday it was making progress in its ‘portfolio simplification’ as the diversified miner characterised its production performance for the first...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 08:56


TOP NEWS: Barclays lifts guidance as UK business shines in profit beat

Barclays PLC on Thursday raised its annual outlook after third-quarter earnings beat forecasts boosted by a strong performance at its UK business and a drop...

Thu, 24/10/2024 - 08:39


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