Daily market update: Apple, Amazon, Shell, NatWest

“The FTSE 100 was on course to extend its winning streak after signs of a potential de-escalation of the tariff stand-off between US and China...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:46


Rotork order intake rises in first-quarter but revenue down

Rotork PLC on Friday said first-quarter order intake rose year-on-year across all divisions, though revenue dipped slightly due to order book phasing and a strong...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:38


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Gfinity starts new JV to take advantage of AI

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Gfinity PLC, up 22% at 0.0825 pence, 12-month range 0.015p-0.123p. The...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 10:34


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi raises Burberry, Investec cuts Hunting

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research cuts Informa price target to 1,000 (1,041) pence - ’buy’

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Deutsche...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 09:52


NatWest boosts 2025 outlook as first quarter profit tops expectations

NatWest Group PLC on Friday flagged an improved full-year outlook and ‘good levels of activity’ after first quarter earnings beat forecasts.

Chief Executive, Paul Thwaite, commented:...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 09:24


Early market roundup: European stocks up; Shell up despite profit fall

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Friday morning, amid new first-quarter earnings, with NatWest shares up as pretax profit...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 09:05


Bank of Ireland says in strong position despite lower interest rate

Bank of Ireland Group PLC on Friday said it was in a ‘position of strength’ despite the European Central Bank’s interest rate decreases having an...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:53


Pearson first-quarter sales up 1%, sees momentum grow in second-half

Pearson PLC on Friday said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance after a steady start to 2025, with momentum expected to build...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:50


Shell holds buyback at $3.5 billion despite plunging profits

Shell PLC on Friday maintained the pace of its share buyback programme despite falling first quarter profits in a weak oil price environment.

The London-based...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:49


IN BRIEF: Kibo Energy delays 2024 results amid project assessment

Kibo Energy PLC - Galway, Ireland-based company with energy projects in Africa and UK - Says it is unlikely to publish its financial statements to...

Fri, 02/05/2025 - 08:28


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