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TOP NEWS: Entain shares rise amid optimistic outlook as loss narrows

Entain PLC on Thursday proposed a higher dividend amid revenue growth and a sound outlook.

The Isle of Man-based sports betting and gaming firm said pretax...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 11:17


UK pension schemes to be rated red, amber, green in transparency plans

A new traffic light-style rating system for UK workplace pension schemes could improve transparency over their performance and ultimately lead to better value for savers,...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 11:14


TOP NEWS: Beazley interim profit doubles, sees cyber risk opportunity

Beazley PLC on Thursday reported sharply higher half-year profit, thanks to a positive results from underwriting, and said it sees more business opportunities in cyber...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 11:11


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Jarvis Securities down as profit falls 29%

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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UK Oil & Gas PLC, up 10% at 0.060 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:50


Spirax ‘cautious’ as sales buffeted by economic and currency headwinds

Spirax Group PLC on Thursday raised its interim dividend after reporting a mixed financial performance in the first half.

The Cheltenham, England-based thermal energy and fluid...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:47


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: TT Electronics up as dividend jumps

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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TT Electronics PLC, up 5.1% at 146.00 pence,...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:23


TOP NEWS: UK CMA notes just one concern for Barratt’s buy of Redrow

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Thursday said Barratt Developments PLC’s planned acquisition of fellow housebuilder Redrow PLC raises competition concerns in one local...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:09


TOP NEWS: Persimmon eyes annual growth as first half revenue jumps 11%

Persimmon PLC on Thursday said it is on track to achieve full-year completions at the top end of guidance amid an ongoing recovery in the...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:01


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC cuts BP; UBS raises YouGov

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

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FTSE 100

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HSBC cuts BP to ’hold’ (buy) - price target 490 (530) pence

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Goldman...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:58


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks back in red after Wednesday’s gains

Stocks in London opened in the red on Thursday amid a slew of earnings, ahead of Irish consumer price inflation and US jobs data.

The...

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:32


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