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Future predicts annual results in line with market guidance

Future PLC on Thursday said it was making ‘good progress’ in the approach to its year-end, as it expects its results to meet market forecasts....

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 11:05


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Phoenix Copper’s loss balloons on admin costs

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Strategic Minerals PLC, up 47% at 0.2 pence, 12-month range 0.09p-0.3p....

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 10:37


TOP NEWS: Diageo confident growth will return despite wary consumer

Shares in Diageo PLC rose on Thursday after the UK drinks manufacturer said expectations are unchanged despite ‘challenging’ markets.

In a brief trading statement ahead of...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 10:09


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Time to ’buy’ Watches of Switzerland - Deutsche

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

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FTSE 100

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Oddo BHF cuts Shell to ’neutral’

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Goldman Sachs cuts Shell price target to...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:56


UK car production falls but sector ’optimistic about return to growth’

Car production fell last month, continuing a trend seen across the year, new figures show.

The number of cars built in UK factories was 8.4% lower...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:47


Keir Starmer to promise ’global leadership’ in UN General Assembly speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address world leaders at the UN General Assembly and woo US business chiefs as his visit to New York continues.

The...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:43


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks green; Marlowe plummets after spin-off IPO

Stocks in Europe opened higher on a busy Thursday filled with economic readings from the US and Europe as well as comments from US Federal...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:20


TOP NEWS: Old Mutual posts ‘solid’ interim results on robust equities

Old Mutual Ltd on Thursday dubbed as ‘solid’ its performance for the first half of 2024, underpinned by buoyant local equities and strong gross written...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 08:17


UK wants to expand defence cooperation with Germany

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy has expressed London’s intention to expand cooperation in the defence sector with Germany and the other European partners in view...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 06:40


Consumer morale down amid ‘negative publicity’ surrounding UK economy

UK consumer confidence declined in September, a tracker released on Thursday showed, setting the stage for a possibly ‘turbulent few months’ for retailers.

According to...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 05:06


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